Author Archives: Daniel Harding

About Daniel Harding

Head of Music Performance, University of Kent: pianist, accompanist and conductor: jazz enthusiast.

Almost there…

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Daniel Harding

After all the hard work, the annual Colyer-Fergusson Cathedral Concert is nearly upon us. There have been a deluge of rehearsals since the Sunday workshop last week, with the final one tonight before the combined forces of the Chorus and … Continue reading →

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Sunday: a day of rest ? No way!

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Daniel Harding

The University Orchestra and Chorus are in the final stretch of preparations for next week’s mighty Colyer-Fergusson Cathedral Concert, and this Sunday come together for the first time as they rehearse Mozart’s Requiem. With final rehearsals looming throughout next week … Continue reading →

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Bohemian Rhapsody! The December concert

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Daniel Harding

Congratulation to both the University Orchestra and the Chorus, for their terrific concert on Saturday. From the lively Slavonic Dance by Dvorak which opened the concert, the Orchestra showed themselves to be in fine form. There was some real power-house … Continue reading →

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Three days to go!

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Daniel Harding

Last week’s rehearsal was cancelled owing to snow: seasonally appropriate, perhaps, and jolly pretty to look at, but no good for travelling in! Roads around the University campus were closed, buses were not operating, and so the rehearsal had to … Continue reading →

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Workshop ahoy

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Daniel Harding

This Sunday is no day of rest for the members of the University Orchestra. With preparations in full spate for the December concert, the orchestra meet this Sunday for a day of extensive rehearsals on the concert repertoire. Dvorak’s Symphony … Continue reading →

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Playing Up! Life with the University Orchestra

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Daniel Harding

It’s a busy year for the University Orchestra, as they prepare for the first of their annual concerts in December. With a terrific array of talented student and staff players, this year’s orchestra boasts twenty-two violins and eight cellos amongst … Continue reading →

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