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Edward
Chance was born in St. Albans and first studied the horn with Andrew
Fiske at the Watford School of Music. After graduating in Music from
Nottingham University, he went to study with Ifor James at the Royal
Academy of Music, winning the Ella Mary Jacob prize and the Musicians'
Union Award. After a year as principal horn with the BBC Training
Orchestra, he began freelancing in London, working with many of the
capital's leading chamber and symphony orchestras, particularly the
Royal Philharmonic and The Philharmonia. He became first horn with The
Orchestra of St John's Smith Square, appearing as soloist with them,
and with other orchestras as guest principal. Studio work has included
music for television and films including scores by Jerry Goldsmith and
Henry Mancini. He has appeared on videos of live concerts by various
artists, including Harry Connick Jr., Eric Clapton and The Moody Blues.
His work includes opera, ballet and chamber music as well as orchestral
concerts. He has been principal horn with the English Sinfonia since
1989.
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