Daniel Storer
Principal Double Bass
In true Dan style, he wasn’t keen on writing a ‘tradional’ bio, so we decided to fire over some questions to learn more about what makes him tick!
Hey Dan, how’s it going? Lets start with this, what was the Moment when you thought, I want to do music?: ….it kind of crept up on me. I had played instruments since I was quite little and there was usually some kind of music going on in the house. My parents were both keen singers and I would spend a lot of time listening to all kinds of music. It was really just a natural step.
Why did you decide the bass?: it is all, or mainly is about the bass! I went to the Royal Academy of `Music junior school initially as a cellist but bass quickly took over. In most forms of music I have found myself focusing in on bass (and sometimes drums) and am generally happy to leave the tunes to someone else! The harmony, texture and rhythm are a great place to inhabit and working as part of a team (particularly with the cellos) is really rewarding.
As a bass player you literally get to sit on a stool above but as part of the string sound and get a unique perspective.
Any career highlights you’d like to mention? I really enjoyed a decade or so touring the world with the European Union Chamber Orchestra; so many interesting exciting places that we played in and so many interesting people. Too many airports, though! With Camerata there have been many highlights. Touring Japan in 1998 was particularly special, and more recently performing Mozart’s Haffner Symphony from memory; this was a really positive challenge and learning experience.
Biggest musical inspiration: Many. I can’t really give one in particular. Basically so many of my Camerata colleagues who bring so much commitment and humour to every project we do. I always look forward to playing with them and know that we’ll always give our best and make a special concert, whatever the circumstances. Big shout out to my deskie, Di, who always brings top playing and positivity with her!
Nice one Dan!
Dan’s chair is generously supported by Kathy Arundale. If you would like to find out more about how you can support one of our musicians, please contact our Head of Philanthropy, Ruth Ellul, by emailing her here.
