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Rebecca Peace

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Rebecca is an oboe, cor anglais, tin whistle and irish flute player based in London, specialising in Classical and Folk music.
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Rebecca is a bright and bubbly accomplished classical and folk musician. After achieving a first in her Music undergraduate degree from the University of Manchester (2016), she went on to receive a Distinction in a Masters Degree at Goldsmiths University in Filmmaking, specialising in Sound Recording and Design (2017). Rebecca has studied under the tutelage of Hugh McKenna, Melinda Maxwell, Trudy Mansfield, Anna Belei and, most recently, David Thomas. Whilst studying she participated in many ensembles including Piccadilly Symphony Orchestra, Manchester University Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, and various chamber ensembles. In London she has enjoyed time with Canary Wharf Symphony Orchestra, Fidelio Orchestra, Basement Orchestra, performing in venues such as Southwark Cathedral, Cadogan Hall and St John's Smith Square, and is now principle for a new orchestra: The London Video Game Orchestra. She specialises in orchestral playing but enjoys all varieties of ensembles and classical music sub-genres. Whilst at school Rebecca led a successful folk band, with whom she released an EP and performed locally including two slots at Shepley Folk Festival. The band dispersed to various universities and Rebecca has continued playing folk with various friends and at sessions but is now looking for something more permanent. In addition, Rebecca has experience in conducting and oboe tutoring. For more information about Rebecca's work, please get in touch. Rates are negotiable.

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Genres:
Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Fanfare, Film / TV music, Medieval music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, Folk, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Ceilidh, Folk rock
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Event types:
Concert, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Audio engineer, Composer, Sound technician, Arranger, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching
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Rebecca's Song list

A. Marcello - Oboe Concerto in D minor
R. Schumann - Three Romances
Ennio Morricone - Gabriel's Oboe from The Mission
G. Grovlez – Sarabande et Allegro
G. P. Telemann – Sonata in E minor
C. Saint-Saëns – Sonate in D major, op.166
B. Britten – Six Metamorphoses after Ovid op 49
T. Albinoni – Concerto in D minor, op 9 no.2
A. Vivaldi - Sonata in C minor, RV 53
G. P. Telemann – Concerto in C minor
G. P. Telemann - Sonata in A minor, TWV 41 : a 3
G. P. Telemann - Sonata in G minor, TWV 41 : g 5
G. P. Telemann - L’hiver, Air Trompette, Niaise, and, Napolitana
G. P. Telemann - Twelve Fantasias
G. F. Handel - Oboe Sonata in B-flat major, HWV 357
G. F. Handel - Oboe Sonata in C minor, HWV 366
G. F. Handel - Oboe Sonata in F major, HWV 363a
E. Rubbra - Sonata in C, op. 100
B. Marcello - Largo e Allegretto
W. A. Mozart - Oboe Quartet in F major, K. 370
Peter Maxwell Davies - First Grace of Light for oboe solo
Vittorio Monti - Czardas (arranged for oboe)
Madeleine Dring - Italian Dance
Dvorak - New World Symphony Second Movement Cor Anglais solo (arranged with piano)
Roderick Elms - Il Cygnet (Cor Anglais)
Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I aim to be as flexible as possible so please just get in touch if anything changes and we can work it out so your booking will run as smoothly as possible.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

I can absolutely provide a playlist via iPod or Spotify to set the mood if required but I have yet to add DJ-ing to my skill-set.

How much time do you need to set up?

This depends on the gig and what you need me for. At the very least it takes me roughly 15 seconds to put my oboe together and 2 minutes to quickly warm up and tune!

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

I'm happy to chat to you and make sure the service I'm providing ticks as many of your boxes as possible.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes absolutely! I bring my own instrument/s to play acoustically and a music stand if required.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

With enough notice, I'm willing to learn anything and everything if you have anything you desire in particular.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

After a performance people always comment on my smile and how much I look like I'm enjoying myself. I can't help it!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

As a classical oboist/cor anglais player I have played Southwark Cathedral, Cadogan Hall, St John's Smith Square, St Andrews Holborn in London. Most notably otherwise The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester and Sheffield Town Hall. As a folk performer, I have most notably played at Shepley Folk Festival.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Classical music: it's cheesy but by my tutors and peers, though my favourite composers are Shostakovich and Mahler. Folk music-wise: Moore Moss Rutter, Blair Dunlop, Gilmore & Roberts, Kitty MacFarlane, Kate Rusby, Sam Kelly and the Lost Boys, Fairport Convention, Richard Thompson and Bellowhead.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

I played at the Bridgewater Hall with Jason Manford for a Charity Christmas Concert in Piccadilly Symphony Orchestra which is the most star-studded gig to date.
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Rebecca's Reviews

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Alex P
4 years ago, for a Concert in Rotherhithe
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Becca was the first oboist in a concert we organised with a diverse range of repertoire, and she was always up to the task. Her many solos were delivered judiciously, expressively and with great intonation. She was also a pleasure to work with: responsive, thoughtful and considerate.