Concerts Across the Lawn Summer Series - Entry by Donation

Daniel Kramer is commencing his first year in the Masters of Opera Performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. A recent graduate of the University of Sydney, Daniel has decided to continue his opera tutelage begun under the teachings of Deborah Humble and Donna Balson. Whilst his music education began as a percussionist, it was in voice that Daniel excelled and followed a passion for. He has performed with choirs throughout his life, from the Australian Youth Choir to the award-winning Aurora Choralis. Every Sunday, he can sing at St. Stephen's Uniting Church as their resident bass scholar. Notable past performances include Handel's Messiah, Mendelssohn's Elijah, and Faure's Requiem.

David Vance holds honours degrees in English literature (UNSW) and in music performance (Sydney University) and pursued further musical studies as an accompanist and conductor in Italy, Austria and England. He taught at the University of Sydney and the NSW Conservatorium of Music before his appointment in 1982 by the University of Wollongong with a specific brief to develop musical activities on campus. 

When he retired in 2012 as an Associate Professor, his contribution to the musical life of the university was recognised in the award of an Honorary Fellowship. He has subsequently devoted much of his time mentoring young musicians. David’s conducting experience includes an extensive repertoire of a cappella choral music as well major works for choir and orchestra, including Handel’s Messiah, Orff’s Carmina Burana, Haydn’s The Creation, Mozart’s Requiem, Beethoven’s Mass in C and Rossini’s Stabat Mater, often in association with professional orchestras.

David has broadcast and recorded chamber music for the ABC, and remains active as an accompanist with a particular interest in vocal repertoire.