RACHEL HARWOOD-WHITE (oboe, cor anglais) »
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Teaching experienceRachel teaches Oboe at Christ's Hospital School Horsham (2003); Sussex House Perparatory School Sloane Square (2003); The City of London School, London (2003); St Paul's Cathedral School, London (2003). Rachel has coached the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (USA) wind section, and toured with them to Holland in 2000. |
Biography
Rachel is currently on trial on Cor Anglais with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2005 she completed trials on Principal Oboe with the English National Ballet and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. She is also on the extra list for the London Symphony Orchestra, the Philharmonia (Cor anglais), and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (Cor anglais).
As a chamber musician, Rachel has worked with the Lunar Ensemble (Saga Cruise), the Harwood Wind Trio (Live Music Now! Recital Scheme and Tunnell Trust Finalists), and the Stuttgart Blaserakademie (Principal and 2nd, May 2002).
Rachel has given concerts with Octopia Wind Octet, Kantack Contemporary Music Ensemble (Principal and 2nd), Eleat Ensemble (including workshops with Nash Ensemble).
Rachel's solo and concerto performances include
- Mozart Oboe Concerto with Farnborough Symphony Orchestra (2006)
- Strauss Oboe Concerto with Southbank Sinfonia (2004)
- Strauss Oboe Concerto, Conductor Gerhard Jenemann, (2003)
- J S Bach Concerto for Oboe d'amore BWV 1055 in A-major, Stuttgart (2002)
- Strauss Oboe Concerto, Royal Academy of Music Concert Orchestra (2001)
- Vaughan Williams Concerto with Halle Orchestra, Bridgewater Hall (1996)
Orchestral Work
Orchestras: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Chroma, English National Ballet, English Philharmonia, English Touring Opera, London Concert Orchestra, London Mozart Players, Mozart Festival Orchestra, Musical Associates (UK) Limited, Northern Sinfonia, Opera Project, Orchestra Da Camera, Sinfonia ViVA, Thames Chamber Orchestra. Shows: Wizard of Oz.
Rachel's orchestral work also includes the London Chamber Players (Principal and 2nd, 2004), Southbank Sinfonia (Co-Principal, 2004), and 'Passing the Baton' scheme at the Royal Opera House (2nd oboe).
As a student at the Royal Academy of Music Rachel played Principal and Cor anglais under the direction of Sir Colin Davis, Lutz Kohler and Sir Charles Mackerras.
Rachel's student orchestral experience includes the RAM Symphony, Opera and Concert Orchestras; the RAM Sinfonia; British Rock Symphony Orchestra (Principal and 2nd); National Youth Orchestra (1995 - 1997, Principal, Cor anglais and section); National Youth Chamber Orchestra (1995, 2nd).
Education
Rachel's graduate studies took place at the Royal Academy of Music (1997 - 2001); Stuttgart Hochschule, Germany (2001 - 2002); RAM, Postgraduate Diploma (2002 - 2003).
Prizes and Awards
- Mortimer Development Award, RAM (2002)
- DAAD Scholarship for study in Germany (2001)
- Vivian Langrish Memorial Prize, RAM (2001)
- Leggett Award (1998)
Teachers:
- Royal Academy of Music: Celia Nicklin, Melinda Maxwell, Tess Miller, Christine Pendrill, Douglas Boyd, Christopher Cowie and Geoffry Browne.
- Stuttgart Hochschule, Germany: Ingo Goritzki.
- Chamber Coaching: Melanie Ragge and Stephen Stirling.
Rachel joined Morgensterns in October 2004
Rachel's web profile was last updated 12th May 2012