GRAHAM DU PLESSIS (cello) »
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Outreach experienceAlong side his work as a performing musician Graham is envolved in a number of outreach programs including work with WNO Max Youth Opera, Caerphilly Arts, Waterford Arts Centre and Stowe School The Photo gallery button is inactive.
Teaching experienceAs well as performing and his outreach work, Graham teaches cello privately. |
Biography
Graham was on trial with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (2008-2009).
Orchestral Work
Orchestras: BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Belmont Ensemble of London, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Bristol Ensemble, London Orchestra da Camera, National Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonia Cymru, St John's Chamber Orchestra, Trafalgar Sinfonia. Sessions: Face Music.
Graham's orchestral work also includes Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (Trial 2008/09), London Orchestra da Camera, Stringendo, the National Chamber Orchestra of Wales and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.
His Film/Commercial/Session/Television/Radio work includes acting as an extra as part of a string quartet in the films "Brighton Rock" and "Bel Ami", Brian Wilson (of Beach Boys), Abba the Show, Antena 3 (Spanish TV), Goldfrapp, BBC FOUR Electric Proms, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Classic FM, BBC Radio 3, Russell Watson and Lesley Garrett.
Chamber Music and Recitals: Graham is active as a chamber musician and regularly performs solo recitals for various music clubs and concert societies across the UK: Corsham Pound Arts Centre, Newport Cathedral, All Saints, Swansea, Parkhouse in Cheltenham, Wales Millenium Centre foyer recitals, Yatton Music Club, Clevedon Music Society, Walton Recital Series at La Mortella in Ischia, Tibor Varga Festival of Music.
He performed a children's opera with the Orion IV string quartet for WNO Max (2009), as well as a number of recitals with the quartet. He also regularly plays with the Bryden Quartet.
Education
Graham's graduate studies took place at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (MMus; 2008) and the University of Birmingham (BMus (Hons) 2.1; 2005). He took part in the BBC national Orchestra of Wales' String Placement Scheme as part of his training at the RWCMD.
Prizes and Awards
- Eifion Evans Award for musical excellence (2007)
- Cardiff Violins Chamber Music Competition (Winner; 2006)
- BBC Young Composer Competition (Runner-up; 2002)
Teachers: Peter Esswood (2005-2008), John Senter (2005-2008), Catherine Ardagh-Walter (2002-2005).
Masterclasses and Chamber Music Coaching with Ian Brown, Emperor Quartet, Fidelio Trio, Leonid Ghorokov, Matthew Jones, Richard May, Sharon McKinley, Richard Ormrod, Susan Tomes, Simon Rowland-Jones, William Schofield, Richard Tunnicliffe, David Watkin, Wye Valley Musicians, Michael Young.
Graham joined Morgensterns in January 2008
Graham's web profile was last updated 12th May 2012