We’re delighted to announce Danae and Peter have both recently joined the Red Note board, bringing with them fresh insights and expertise to help us deliver our programme to the highest standard.
Danae Eggen (she/her): Canadian-born Danae’s musical career started as a professional horn player for ensembles such as the London Sinfonietta, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, Sinfonia Cymru, Band of HM Coldstream Guards, RAF Central Band, and progressive rock group Big Big Train. She is an associate artist manager and is also a member of Future Talent’s advisory board, supporting young, gifted musicians from low income families all over the UK. Danae is thrilled to be working with Red Note Ensemble’s board of trustees for future concerts, projects, and commissions.
Peter Nicholson: Peter Nicholson is a cellist, improviser, composer, and educator. As a passionate educator advocating for inclusion, Peter has extensive experience in music education, most recently serving as Director of Music at Sistema Scotland. Often working collaboratively, he has created music for theatre, dance and film, including projects with National Theatre of Scotland and Scottish Dance Theatre. In 2023, Peter founded New String Collective, an improvising string orchestra.
