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Natalie Spicer


 
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  NATALIE SPICER  (Oboe, Cor Anglais)» 

Biography
Natalie has performed with The Divine Comedy (April 2004 - December 2005) as a member of the Millennia Ensemble. She took part in a UK tour with Millennia, performing in Paris (Le Folie Bergere + Le Rex), the Royal Albert Hall and also making an appearance on the Jonathan Ross Show and several BBC radio live studio recordings.

Natalie has taken part in recording sessions for The Dream Academy. She also played oboe and cor anglais for the world premier of Gabriel Prokofiev's Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra, and plays principal oboe and co-runs promotions for the London Breakbeat Orchestra. This is a group made up of 45 conservatoire musicians who perform dance music live with a midi drum kit, lap top and decks. In addition, Natalie works with composer Dan Potter running 'Electrickery', a night of experimental classical performance, soon to be moving to The Vortex Jazz Club (June 2007).

Other artists Natalie works with include Biggi, an Icelandic artist who has plucked some musicians from London's scene to create a revolutionary electro-acoustic sound. Together, they have performed in London, Italy and in Iceland (the LungA Festival - June 2006 and the Iceland Airwaves Festival, Reykjavik - October 2006)

Natalie plays with The Berry Trio, who focus on contemporary music. Natalie also plays with a contemporary folk fusion band, Izbuha. This band creates a unique sound and has premiered at festivals this summer, including the Sunrise festival, Glastonbury.

Orchestral Work
Orchestras: National Chamber Orchestra of Wales, Royal Opera House Orchestra.

Natalie's orchestral work also includes Orchestra of The Royal Opera House (guest 3rd oboe and sub-principal cor anglais), being invited to play principal with the English Session Orchestra, Bombay Chamber Orchestra, Trinity Symphony Orchestra, TCM Wind Ensemble and Contemporary Music Group, RCM Junior Department Symphony Orchestra, Kent County Youth Orchestra and Kent Youth Wind Band.

Education
Natalie's schooling took place at Sir Joseph Williamsons Mathematical School (left 2002) Natalie's graduate studies took place at Trinity College of Music (BMus Hons)

Prizes and Awards

  • TCM Silver Medal for outstanding achievement and commitment
  • Winner of the TCM award to record the Jeffrey Joseph Oboe Concerto with the Trinity Sinfonia

Natalie joined Morgensterns in November 2006

Natalie's web profile was last updated 17th Jul 2010

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