David Fletcher (musician)
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David Eldon Fletcher was a British musician and Principal Double Bass
of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
and guest Principal Bass of the Norwegian National Opera in Oslo.
He worked with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
, the London Symphony Orchestra
, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales
and many others. He was also a member of British Psychedelic folk/rock band Colorama
. In 2006 he was made a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music
in recognition of his achievements.
On 29 June 2009, just a days after Colorama's appearance at the Glastonbury Festival
, Fletcher died suddenly at the age of 37, from a heart attack suffered in his sleep.
The David Fletcher Memorial Fund was launched in October 2010 to provide support for young double bass players on the cusp of their professional careers.
Double bass
The double bass, also called the string bass, upright bass, standup bass or contrabass, is the largest and lowest-pitched bowed string instrument in the modern symphony orchestra, with strings usually tuned to E1, A1, D2 and G2...
of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society is a society based in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, that organises concerts and other events mainly in the field of classical music. The society is the second oldest of its type in the United Kingdom and its orchestra, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic...
and guest Principal Bass of the Norwegian National Opera in Oslo.
He worked with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is a British orchestra based in London. It tours widely, and is sometimes referred to as "Britain's national orchestra"...
, the London Symphony Orchestra
London Symphony Orchestra
The London Symphony Orchestra is a major orchestra of the United Kingdom, as well as one of the best-known orchestras in the world. Since 1982, the LSO has been based in London's Barbican Centre.-History:...
, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales is a Welsh symphony orchestra and one of the BBC's five professional orchestras. The BBC NOW is the only professional symphony orchestra organisation in Wales, occupying a dual role as both a broadcasting orchestra and national orchestra.The BBC NOW has its...
and many others. He was also a member of British Psychedelic folk/rock band Colorama
Colorama (band)
Colorama is a psych folk / dream pop group formed by multi-instrumentalist / singer-songwriter Carwyn Ellis. Other members currently include Luca Guernieri on drums and David Page on Bass...
. In 2006 he was made a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music
Royal Academy of Music
The Royal Academy of Music in London, England, is a conservatoire, Britain's oldest degree-granting music school and a constituent college of the University of London since 1999. The Academy was founded by Lord Burghersh in 1822 with the help and ideas of the French harpist and composer Nicolas...
in recognition of his achievements.
On 29 June 2009, just a days after Colorama's appearance at the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury Festival
The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, commonly abbreviated to Glastonbury or even Glasto, is a performing arts festival that takes place near Pilton, Somerset, England, best known for its contemporary music, but also for dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and other arts.The...
, Fletcher died suddenly at the age of 37, from a heart attack suffered in his sleep.
The David Fletcher Memorial Fund was launched in October 2010 to provide support for young double bass players on the cusp of their professional careers.