In a project specially created for Turner Sims, tuba player Daniel Herskedal and his brilliant trio joined forces with 15 music students on Saturday 20 February to perform music from his highly applauded Edition Records album, Slow Eastbound Train.
The partnership was initiated by Concert Hall Manager Kevin Appleby last summer after hearing Daniel’s album which featured a string orchestra.
After conversations with Music’s Head of Strings Paul Cox, 15 students began rehearsing in November 2015.
They were joined by Daniel and his fellow band members for three days of workshops prior to the concert, which proved to be the climax of one of the most extraordinary collaborative projects Turner Sims has hosted to date.
Kevin Appleby commented:
“Daniel is still buzzing about the project, not only because it was the first time he has performed the music from his album live with a full string orchestra, but because of the enthusiasm, commitment and quality of the students and Paul in making it work so well.”
It’s a perfect example of a project that has brought together the Turner Sims expertise, skills and networks with Music Department open-mindedness to deliver something that has really made a difference to all those who experienced it.
Jane Savidge, Chair of the Arts Strategy Steering Group, said:
“This is a lovely example of how the arts venues open up opportunities for our students, bringing together professional performance, the academic community and our highly talented students for the benefit of all.”
Images were taken by Italian jazz journalist, author and photographer Luca Vitali whose exhibition The Sound of the North can be enjoyed in the Turner Sims Foyer until Friday 1 April.