A proud third generation professional musician, Dan was given a cello at the age of 5, and has been playing ever since.

 

Dan studied at the String training programme at the Junior Guildhall, the Kent Music Academy and St Olaves Grammar School up to the age of 18, after which he studied at the University of Leeds, Trinity College of Music and Southern Methodist University, in Dallas, Texas.

 

As a performer, Dan has become known as a musical theatre specialist, with over 10 years as a deputy in the London production of The Phantom of the Opera, as well as Matilda, the Lion King and Hadestown amongst others.

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He has also worked extensively with the English National Ballet, including their production of Swan Lake in the round at the Royal Albert Hall and with Chineke, including a concert with Grace Jones at the Royal Festival Hall and a performance of Beethoven's 9th Symphony at the BBC Proms. 

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Dan is also a member of a number of chamber ensembles, the Stretto Ensembles, the Darwin Piano Trio, Two Cellos, the Kidbrooke Ensemble and the Hornbeam Ensemble, performing for a mixture of recitals and functions.

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In addition to his work as a performer, Dan teaches at several schools, including The Granville School, the Langley Park School for Boys, St Olaves School and Sevenoaks School, and also runs an extensive private teaching studio. He is also a regular coach on the Pro Corda Chamber Music courses.

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Away from music, Dan is a supporter of Manchester United and Bromley Football Clubs as well as the Dallas Cowboys NFL team, and enjoys cultivating his allotment with his wife, Eleanor.

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Dan plays on a fine Viennese Cello made c. 1750.