Welwyn Garden Concert Club
2023-10-21 19:30 (Europe/London) | St Francis of Assisi Church, Church Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6QJ, United Kingdom
Nicholas Daniel & Julius Drake, programme tba

Madeleine Dring Celebration Concert
2023-10-22 18:30 (Europe/London) | Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL, United Kingdom
Confiding in her diary in 1935, twelve-year-old Madeleine Dring confessed that she ‘had wonderful ideas for a piece of music. Perhaps when I am advanced I shall be able to orchestrate it.’ This, her first ever diary entry, proved prophetic. Composer, actress, singer, and pianist Madeleine Dring (1923-77) was a multi-talented musician with a multifaceted career. A student of Ralph Vaughan Williams, she composed cabaret songs that she performed herself, wrote incidental music for the BBC and a significant body of chamber and piano works.
This concert offers an exciting opportunity to explore Dring’s music and life, performed by a distinguished group of performers led by Nicholas Daniel OBE and Antonio Oyarzabal.
Dring Trio for oboe, bassoon & piano
Dring Idylle for oboe & piano
Dring Danza Gaya for oboe & piano
Dring Valse Française for piano
Dring Three Piece Suite for oboe & piano
Dring In the Still of the Night arr. for oboe piano
Dring Tango, Sarabande, Waltz and Italian Dance for oboe & piano
Dring Mazurka for piano
Dring Trio for flute, oboe & piano
Tom Hancox • flute
Nicholas Daniel • oboe
Amy Harman • bassoon
Antonio Oyarzabal • piano

BBC Symphony Orchestra - Dark Visions, Milky Ways
2023-10-27 19:30 (Europe/London) | Barbican, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS, United Kingdom
Darkness meets light as Shostakovich’s shattering Tenth Symphony confronts music of ecstasy, beauty and soaring optimism by Olivier Messiaen and Outi Tarkiainen.
Programme
Olivier Messiaen – Les Offrandes oubliées – méditation symphonique
Outi Tarkiainen – Milky Ways (BBC Co-Commission and UK Premiere)
Dmitry Shostakovich – Symphony No.10, Op.93
Nicholas Daniel, cor anglais
David Afkham, conductor
BBC Symphony Orchestra

Nicholas Daniel and Huw Watkins at Wigmore Hall
2023-10-30 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 2BP, United Kingdom
Joseph Bologne/Althea Talbot-Howard: The New Chevalier Sonata
Clara Schumann: 3 Romances Op. 22
Robert Schumann: Fantasiestücke Op. 73
Michael Berkeley: Second Still Life
David Matthews: Montana Taylor’s Blues
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sonata in F K376

University of Sheffield Concert Series
2023-11-02 19:30 (Europe/London) | Firth Hall, Sheffield, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, United Kingdom
Thea Musgrave – Cantilena
Schubert arr. Derek Smith – Quartet for Oboe and Strings in B flat D112
Danish Traditional arr. Danish String Quartet/Britten Oboe Quartet – Sønderho Bridal Trilogy
Mozart – Flute Quartet in C K171
Johann Sebastian Bach – Aria ‘Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben’ from St Matthew Passion BWV244

Royal Tunbridge Wells Symphony Orchestra
2023-11-05 15:00 (Europe/London) | Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2LU, United Kingdom
Respighi – The Birds
Strauss – Oboe Concerto in D major
Brahms – Symphony No.2 in D major
George Vass, conductor
Nicholas Daniel, oboe

Bach Now! with Nigel Kennedy
2023-11-07 19:45, 2023-11-08 19:45 (Europe/London) | Malvern Theatres, Grange Road, Great Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3HB, United Kingdom
Bach Violin Concerto No.2 in E major, BWV 1042
Nigel Kennedy Melody in the Wind
Bach Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C minor, BWV 1060R
Bach Violin Concerto No.1 in A minor, BWV 1041
Nigel Kennedy Fallen Forest for solo violin
Bach Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043
Nigel Kennedy – violin/director
Anna-Liisa Bezrodny – violin
Nicholas Daniel – oboe

Bach Now! with Nigel Kennedy
2023-11-10 19:30 (Europe/London) | Olivier Hall, Oxford, St Edward's School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7NN, United Kingdom

Bach Now! with Nigel Kennedy
2023-11-12 16:00 (Europe/London) | Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH, United Kingdom
The great British violin virtuoso, always thrillingly direct and searchingly creative, turns his attention to one of his musical first loves, the music of Bach.

The solo and double violin concertos are a seamless thread of invention and rhythmic vitality wrapped around the famous slow central movements. Here, particularly in the double concertos, the interweaving ornamental solo lines combine to create achingly beautiful arias every bit as profound as the composer’s sacred vocal music. Leading Oxford Philharmonic and duetting with their star principals he presents a survey of some of the composer’s best-loved instrumental music.
Johann Sebastian Bach: Violin Concerto No.1 in A minor
Johann Sebastian Bach: Violin Concerto No.2 in E major
Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor
Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C minor
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
Nigel Kennedy violin/director
Anna-Liisa Bezrodny violin
Nicholas Daniel oboe

Bach Now! with Nigel Kennedy
2023-11-14 19:30 (Europe/London) | Barbican, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS, United Kingdom

Orion Orchestra - Handel's Messiah conducted by Nicholas Daniel
2023-11-15 19:30 (Europe/London) | St James’s Spanish Place, 22 George Street, London, W1U 3QY, United Kingdom
Orion Orchestra present Handel’s Messiah, conducted by Nicholas Daniel.

University of Leeds International Concert Series
2023-11-17 13:05 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall, Leeds, School of Music, 12 Cavendish Road, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
Thea Musgrave – Cantilena
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Flute Quartet in C, K171
Danish Traditional arr. Danish String Quartet/Britten Oboe Quartet – Sønderho Bridal Trilogy

Richmondshire Concerts
2023-11-18 19:30 (Europe/London) | Richmond School, Darlington Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7BQ, United Kingdom
The Britten Oboe Quartet with Nicholas Daniel
Thea Musgrave: Cantilena
Schubert (arr.Derek Smith): Quartet no.8
Danish Trad: Sønderho Bridal Trilogy
Mozart: Flute Quartet K171
Bach: Aria ‘Aus Liebe’ from St Matthew Passion

The Haffner Wind Ensemble at Manchester Chamber Concerts Society
2023-12-04 19:30 (Europe/London) | The Stoller Hall, Hunts Bank, Manchester, M3 1DA, United Kingdom
The Haffner Wind Ensemble and Nicholas Daniel
Mozart: Adagio and Allegro in F minor K.594
Mozart: Andante in F major K.616
Stamitz: Quartet in E flat op.8 no.2
Milhaud: La cheminée du roi René op.205
Valerie Coleman: Umoja
Nielsen: Quintet op.43
The Haffner Wind Ensemble is one of Britain’s leading chamber ensembles and one of the most established wind quintets in Britain. Each member of the ensemble is a chamber musician and a soloist as well as a principal of the Britten Sinfonia. They are performing pieces by Mozart, Stamitz, Milhaud, Nielsen & Valerie Coleman

Nicholas Daniel & Antonio Oyarzabal
2023-12-07 13:00 (Europe/London) | New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, 53 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7EA, United Kingdom
Leicester International Music Festival’s Artistic Director, the celebrated oboist, Nicholas Daniel, is joined by the Spanish pianist, Antonio Oyarzabal, who is forging a burgeoning reputation, not only for his playing, but for his work championing women composers.
In this concert, Nicholas and Antonio will celebrate the centenary of British composer, Madeleine Dring.

The Haffner Wind Ensemble in Norwich
2024-01-28 15:00 (Europe/London) | John Innes Centre, Norwich, Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UH, United Kingdom
The Haffner Wind Ensemble is one of Britain’s leading chamber ensembles and one of the most established wind quintets in Britain. Each member of the ensemble is a chamber musician and a soloist as well as a principal of the Britten Sinfonia; in addition, all are experienced teachers in the UK and abroad. The breadth of their musical experience as individuals and their extensive work together in the Britten Sinfonia combine to create a secure and fluent ensemble, one which plays with freshness and vivacity and which excels not only in the classics of the wind repertoire but also in contemporary music.
Programme
Jonathan Dove Figures in the Garden
Mozart Serenade in C minor, K.388
Marcelo Nisinman Die Albträume des Todes
Mozart Serenade in E flat K.375

Rhapsody in Blue Centenary Concert
2024-02-12 19:30 (Europe/London) | St John’s Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HA, United Kingdom
Nicholas Daniel conducts The Purcell School Orchestra and Orion Orchestra

The Purcell School Symphony Orchestra

The Orion Orchestra

Benji Lock PIANO

Nicholas Daniel CONDUCTOR

Joseph Phibbs: Veloce (WP)

Edward Tait: New Work (WP)

Antonia Zadrag: New Work (WP)

Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue

Eleanor Alberga: Symphony No. 1 ‘Strata’

Iestyn Davies & Nicholas Daniel & Fretwork - The Hidden Face
2024-02-18 15:00 (Europe/Brussels) | AMUZ (Festival van Vlaanderen Antwerpen), Kammenstraat 81, Antwerpen, 2000, Belgium
The legendary consort of viols Fretwork, the countertenor Iestyn Davies, who has received worldwide acclaim for his vocal control and musicality, and Nicholas Daniel, one of the best British oboists, bridge the gap between John Taverner (ca. 1490-1545) and John Tavener (1944-2013).
Fretwork will perform the entire Missa Gloria tibi trinitas by Taverner in an instrumental version.
This six-part mass was composed for Cardinal College in Oxford, and is based on the Gregorian chant of the same name that was intended for Trinity Sunday. The mass, and particularly the In Nomine passage in the Benedictus, initiated a great tradition in consort music.
We will also hear two musical prayers by John Tavener: The Hidden Face and Nipson. The Hidden Face is a prayer for countertenor, oboe and consort of viols. It is hushed music, with no space for the ego, in which Tavener aims to address the divine: the Hidden Face. Nipson, in which Tavener reflects on his sins, was commissioned by Fretwork. The text comes from a fountain in Istanbul: “Nipson anomemata me monan opsin” (Cleanse my sins, not only my face). The palindrome is attributed to Gregory of Nazianze (329-389).
Programme
J. Taverner: Missa Gloria tibi trinitas | J. Tavener: The Hidden Face | Nipson
Performers
Iestyn Davies, countertenor | Nicholas Daniel, oboe | Fretwork

Britten Oboe Quartet at the University of York
2024-02-28 19:30 (Europe/London) | Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, Heslington, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5FS, United Kingdom
Founded by the internationally acclaimed oboist Nicholas Daniel and his co-principals and colleagues from the award-winning Britten Sinfonia, the Britten Oboe Quartet is renowned for their warm, expressive and delightful performances, shaped by the musicians’ experience of playing together over many years. The group’s imaginative programming embraces music not only for the oboe quartet but for various other chamber music combinations too and explores popular repertoire alongside lesser-known works. The programme opens with a short, lyrical piece by Scottish composer Thea Musgrave and an arrangement of one of Schubert’s finest early string quartets. Featuring traditional dance melodies from the Faroe Islands in Denmark, the Bridal Trilogy takes the listener on a journey across the full spectrum of emotions experienced within marriage. These lyrical and heartfelt pieces are followed by Mozart’s charming Flute Quartet K. 171 and the poignantly beautiful aria ‘Aus Liebe’ from St Matthew Passion.

Greenwich Chamber Orchestra with Nicholas Daniel
2024-03-02 19:30 (Europe/London) | St Alfege Church, 3 Greenwich Church Street, London, SE10 8NA, United Kingdom
Greenwich Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: David Cutts
Leader: Gonzalo Acosta
Oboe Soloist: Nicholas Daniel
Haydn: Symphony No 92 ‘Oxford’
Strauss: Oboe Concerto
Beethoven: Symphony No 1.

Nicholas Daniel & Friends at Barnes Music Festival
2024-03-11 19:30 (Europe/London) | St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9HL, United Kingdom
Nicholas Daniel and friends come together to offer a rich programme that promises to show off their musical expertise and extensive shared experience. Their performances not only uphold the highest musical standards but also spotlight lesser-known compositions, celebrating works from Britain and beyond.
Hailed as a dream team in the chamber music realm, Nicholas Daniel and the other principal members guarantee a performance of exceptional prowess. Their repertoire spans from Dodgson’s The Old Cigarette Lighter (1961) to the inventive The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (1987) by Dukas and Martin Butler’s compelling composition, Dirty Beasts (1990). Revered by Alexandra Coughlan of The New Statesman, this supergroup promises an evening brimming with musical brilliance and profound depth, showcasing an exceptional standard of music making.
There will also be a matinée performance at 2pm specially for young people and local schools.
PERFORMERS
Nicholas Daniel, Oboe
Joy Farrall, Clarinet
Sarah Burnett, Bassoon
Tom Hancox, Flute
Ben Goldscheider, Horn
Huw Watkins, Piano
Allie Daniel, Narrator
PROGRAMME
Imogen Holst Suite for Wind Quartet
Dodgson Flood
Ravel arr. Farrington Mother Goose
Dodgson The Old Cigarette Lighter
Dukas arr Farrington The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Martin Butler Dirty Beasts
Supported by Stephen Dodgson trust

Ensemble MidtVest in Espergærde - Star Moments with Nicholas Daniel
2024-03-17 16:00 (Europe/Copenhagen) | Mørdrup Kirke, Vestermarken 2, Espergærde, 3060
Programme:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Flute Quartet in C, K.Anh 171/285b (arr. for oboe quartet)
Arrangements and pieces for two oboes by Mozart, Yun, Telemann and Musgrave
Eleanor Alberga: “Tiger Dream in Forest Green” for flute, oboe, cello and piano
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Adagio for cor anglais and string trio K580a, completion by Nicholas Daniel
Samuel Coleridge Taylor: Nonet in F minor, op. 2
Nicholas Daniel, oboe
Nicolas Dautricourt, violin
Sanna Ripatti, viola
Jonathan Slaatto, cello
Ditlev Damkjær, double bass
Charlotte Norholt, flute
Peter Kirstein, oboe
Natalie Harris, clarinet
Yavor Petkov, bassoon
Neil Page, horn
Martin Qvist Hansen, piano

Ensemble MidtVest in Holstebro - Star Moments with Nicholas Daniel
2024-03-19 19:30 (Europe/Copenhagen) | Holstebro Kunstmuseum, Museumsvej 2A, Holstebro, 7500, Denmark

Ensemble MidtVest at HEART - Star Moments with Nicholas Daniel
2024-03-21 19:30 (Europe/London) | HEART – Herning Museum of Contemporary Art, Bitten og Aage, Damgaards Plads 2, Herning, 7400, Denmark

Folkestone New Music - Nicholas Daniel & Huw Watkins
2024-04-18 19:30 (Europe/London) | The Grand, Folkestone, The Leas, Folkstone, Kent, CT20 2XL, United Kingdom
Two extraordinary musicians, Nicholas Daniel and Huw Watkins, join us for an evening featuring music for oboe and piano by Bach, Harrison Birtwistle, Tansy Davies, Schumann, and John Woolrich.

Lohja City Orchestra
2024-04-25 19:00 (Europe/London) | Laurentius-sale, Lohja, Kirkkokatu 6, Lohja, 08100, Finland
Top oboist Nicholas Daniel will visit Lohja again as conductor of the entire concert. This time, Daniel brings with him the Concertante in Moto perpetuo by the British composer Simon Bainbridge, with its minimalist influences. The concert also includes Benjamin Britten’s Sinfonietta, which the composer dedicated to his own composition teacher.
Siegfried-Idyll, that most beloved orchestral work of Richard Wagner, known for his operas, is a symphonic poem for chamber orchestra. The piece was Wagner’s birthday present to his wife Cosima and is named after their son.
Pastorale d’été (Summer Pastoral) by Arthur Honegger, a French-Swiss composer, was inspired by the dazzlingly beautiful scenery of the Swiss Alps.

BBC Symphony Orchestra: Italian Radicals - Sinfonia... and more!
2024-05-05 19:30 (Europe/London) | Barbican, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS, United Kingdom
Total Immersion: Italian Radicals – Sinfonia… and more!
Martyn Brabbins, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Singers launch an evening-long odyssey through the music of Dallapiccola, Maderna, Nono and Berio, including Maderna’s 3rd oboe concerto with soloist Nicholas Daniel.

Camerata Pacifica Santa Barbara
2024-05-17 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Music Academy of the West, 1070 Fairway Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108, United States
Prestini Listen, Quiet
Butler Remember This Fire
Psathas One Study
Scarlatti Sonata in D minor K.1
Labro Dowland’s Lament
Assad Petite Suite for Accordion, Clarinet, Cello & Percussion (world premiere)
Julien Labro, Jose Franch-Ballester, Nicholas Daniel, Ani Aznavoorian & Ji Hye Jung

Camerata Pacifica Thousand Oaks
2024-05-19 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Scherr Forum, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd,, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362, United States
Prestini Listen, Quiet
Butler Remember This Fire
Psathas One Study
Scarlatti Sonata in D minor K.1
Labro Dowland’s Lament
Assad New Work for Accordion, Clarinet, Cello & Percussion (World Premiere)
Julien Labro, Jose Franch-Ballester, Nicholas Daniel, Ani Aznavoorian & Ji Hye Jung
