Daniel Shao is a British-Chinese flautist who studied at the Purcell School, Oxford University, and Royal Academy of Music with teachers including Samuel Coles, graduating from both universities with first class honours and a DipRAM. He was a finalist in the 2024 Royal Over-Seas League Annual Music Competition.

He now enjoys a varied career, performing and recording as an orchestral musician with ensembles including Philharmonia Orchestra (having been Associate Member 2019-2021), London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, as well as having been a member of the European Union Youth Orchestra and an adjudicator for the National Youth Orchestra.

He’ll be accompanied by Joseph Havalt for today’s lunchtime recital including works by Bach, Prokoviev and Bonis.

Sponsored by The Headley Trust with additional support from The Royal Over-Seas League

Programme

JS Bach Flute sonata in B minor BWV 1030
Mel Bonis Flute Sonata in C Sharp minor Op 64
Prokofiev (arr. Various) Romeo and Juliet Fantasy

Performers