Tania Davis
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Tania Davis is the first violinist
of the British/Australian classical crossover
string quartet Bond
. Originally the violist
of the quartet, she became the first violinist of the group in 2008 when its original first violinist Haylie Ecker
left the group. Elspeth Hanson
subsequently joined the group in 2008 as the violist. Tania was educated at SCEGGS Darlinghurst in Sydney
before acquiring a first-class Bachelor of Music honors degree from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
and then moving on to gain a postgraduate diploma in performance with distinction from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
in London. Her experience includes playing with the Australian Chamber Orchestra
, the Sydney Symphony and the London Symphony Orchestra
.
Pieces which Davis has written include "Odyssey", and pieces that she has arranged include "Señorita". She has a son, named Lukas Davis.
Violinist
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of the British/Australian classical crossover
Crossover (music)
Crossover is a term applied to musical works or performers appearing on two or more of the record charts which track differing musical tastes, or genres...
string quartet Bond
Bond (band)
Bond is an Australian/British string quartet that specialises in classical crossover music...
. Originally the violist
Violist
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of the quartet, she became the first violinist of the group in 2008 when its original first violinist Haylie Ecker
Haylie Ecker
Haylie Ecker is a founding member and the former first violinist of the multi-platinum selling classical crossover string quartet Bond. She left Bond in 2008 to become a mother. She plays a 1751 J.B. Guadagnini.- Biography :...
left the group. Elspeth Hanson
Elspeth Hanson
Elspeth Hanson is the violist of the all female string quartet, Bond.- Biography :Elspeth started learning the violin aged 12 and at 16 won a place as first violin with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain with whom she has toured the UK and played live at the BBC Proms.Previously she had...
subsequently joined the group in 2008 as the violist. Tania was educated at SCEGGS Darlinghurst in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
before acquiring a first-class Bachelor of Music honors degree from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
The Sydney Conservatorium of Music is one of the oldest and most prestigious music schools in Australia...
and then moving on to gain a postgraduate diploma in performance with distinction from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Guildhall School of Music and Drama is an independent music and dramatic arts school which was founded in 1880 in London, England. Students can pursue courses in Music, Opera, Drama and Technical Theatre Arts.-History:...
in London. Her experience includes playing with the Australian Chamber Orchestra
Australian Chamber Orchestra
The Australian Chamber Orchestra was founded by cellist John Painter in 1975. Richard Tognetti was appointed Lead Violin in 1989 and subsequently appointed Artistic Director....
, the Sydney Symphony and 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:...
.
Pieces which Davis has written include "Odyssey", and pieces that she has arranged include "Señorita". She has a son, named Lukas Davis.