Mar/Apr 2024

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South Woodford Village Gazette
Listen and learn
David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and
introduces local flautist Daniel Swani, who will be performing at
Wanstead Library this March
Redbridge Music Society’s current
programme of events aims to bring
high-quality, live chamber recitals
to the Redbridge public and to promote
young, talented musicians by providing
them with the opportunity to perform in
front of an appreciative and supportive
audience. On 12 March, outstanding young
local flautist Daniel Swani will perform
an exciting programme of works, ranging
from the baroque to contemporary,
including music by Bach, Fauré, Ian Clarke
and others at the Churchill Room in
Wanstead Library.
Daniel started flute and recorder lessons at the
age of 10, and whilst attending Woodbridge
High School he also studied at Redbridge
Music School. He has fond memories of his
time there and also of when he was principal
flute in the Redbridge Music School Orchestra.
He also studied at the Purcell School and the
Junior Royal Academy of Music, winning the
senior woodwind prize at both institutions. He
was a member of the National Youth Orchestra
and was also principal flute with the London
Schools’ Symphony Orchestra.
Daniel studied flute, recorder and baroque
flute at the Royal Academy of Music,
graduating with first-class honours in 2021.
Whilst a student, he won a number of prizes
and awards, including the Nancy Nuttall Early
Music Prize and the Jonathan Myall Piccolo
Prize. He also gained a teaching diploma and
currently teaches at the Royal Academy of
Music (Junior Department), the City of London
School for Girls and Wellington College in
Berkshire.
Daniel is a particularly versatile multi-flute
player, and since graduating, has embarked
on a varied musical career. He is active as an
orchestral musician – having performed with
leading orchestras such as the Royal Opera
House, BBC Concert and London Chamber
Orchestras – and also as a chamber player and
has played at major venues such as London’s
Wigmore Hall. He co-founded the awardwinning
ensemble Parandrus, who have
been featured on BBC Radio 3’s Early Music
Show and Early Music Now and who perform
internationally.
Daniel is equally at home in musical theatre;
he has performed in the West End show
A Christmas Carol, recorded the music for
the West End’s Upstart Crow starring David
Mitchell and has performed with Damon
Albarn for the BBC’s Later with Jools Holland.
He has also recorded for BBC TV, Apple TV,
Netflix and BBC Radio 3.
Please come along to hear and support this
exceptionally talented young musician.
Daniel will perform at Wanstead Library
on 12 March from 8pm (tickets on the
door; visitors: £12; members: £8). Call
07380 606 767. Redbridge Music Society is
affiliated to Making Music.
To advertise, call 020 8819 0595 or visit swvg.co.uk