Hannah Woolmer
Hannah Woolmer | |
|---|---|
| Born | Orsett, Essex |
| Origin | British |
| Genres | Classical Music |
| Occupation(s) | Solo Violinist, Radio Personality, Philanthropist |
| Instruments | Violin |
| Years active | Present |
| Labels | WMG |
| Associated acts | Daniel Roberts pianist, WPO Orchestra |
| Website | www.hannahwoolmer.online |
Hannah Woolmer is a British violinist. She is well known as a chamber musician, concerto soloist and most recently for her concerts via streaming media. She has released an EP, Album & various singles (including her first composition in May 2018)[1]. Since 2018 she has focused mainly on streaming platforms & digital platforms such as Spotify, iTunes & Google Play.[2][3]
Early Life and Education
Woolmer was born and raised in Thurrock, a small borough situated in Essex. Woolmer began her instrumental training on piano and changed to violin later in her childhood. She attended Trinity College of Music and London College of Music as a bursary pupil.
Career
Woolmer’s first professional performance as a soloist was in 2011 with The Cambridge Philharmonic Orchestra, Cambridge University. She made her first appearance at St. Bride's Church[4] [5] Chamber recitals in the same year. Over the course of her career she has performed at The Wales Millennium Centre [6], Bristol Cathedral, The O2, The Foundling Museum, Southwark Cathedral, Ely Cathedral, Sheffield Cathedral and Broomhill Music Festival.[7][8][9]
In 2011 she released an EP of ‘The Lark Ascending’ by Ralph Vaughan Williams.[10][11]
In 2013 Woolmer set about creating her own orchestra. The Woolmer Philharmonic comprises high calibre professional musicians from around the globe and gave their inaugural concert on 20th February 2014, featuring Woolmer performing two concerti.[12] Since this time Woolmer has been awarded Arts Council England, Heritage Lottery and Big Lottery support for her work with the orchestra.[13][14][15]
In 2016 Woolmer produced a documentary about the musical heritage of small communities. The project was supported by Heritage Lottery. Woolmer has been an exponent of modern composers and lesser known composers such as, Nimrod Borenstein, Ian Deterling and Delius. In 2014 she premiered ‘Duet in F minor for Bass Trombone and Violin’ by Ian Deterling.[16]
In 2017 Woolmer released her first track from her 'Four Seasons' project. The project re-evaluates The Four Seasons by Vivaldi. Woolmer released her first track 'L'inverno' on 1st December 2017 with each season to be released throughout 2018.
In 2017 Woolmer began presenting the radio show 'Classical Moments' on Gateway 97.8. The show features independent classical musicians & modern works alongside well established composers.
In 2018 Woolmer released her first composition for violin which gained over 2000 digital streams in the first two weeks of its release.[17]
Collaborations and Commissions
Woolmer is well known for her chamber duet with concert pianist Daniel Roberts (2012-2015). Their most notable output during this period included curating the recital series at Anteros Arts, Norwich, their Street piano Campaign (2015) which began in Sheffield. In 2015 Woolmer and Roberts collaborated on the album L’esprit Boheme, featuring Brahms Sonata no. 3 and Franck Sonata for Violin and Piano. [18] [19][20][21][22][23]
In 2016 Woolmer was commissioned by The Royal Opera House to develop an educational programme in partnership with them. The programme created was aimed at bringing high quality culture to primary school children of various backgrounds. [24][25]
Charitable Work
Woolmer has founded two non-profit organisations which support classical music activities. Her original non-profit, The Woolmer Music Group aims to promote classical music and raise awareness. The organisation runs various projects, from grassroots education and workshops through to funding and support for higher education students.[26]
The Woolmer Philharmonic Orchestra was founded by Woolmer in 2013 its aims are to bring classical music to new audiences and areas with little access to culture, to support young soloists and conductors and to address orchestral musicians' pay. The Thurrock Instrument Amnesty was started in 2015 in Woolmer’s name. The amnesty collects unwanted instruments and redistributes them to children in the area of Thurrock. Woolmer performed an online charity concert in 2017, donating all profit to the repair of these instruments. [27][28]. The orchestra was awarded Arts Council funding in 2016. In 2017 they were awarded Heritage Lottery funding to record works by First World War Composers. [29]
Online Performances
Since 2016 Woolmer has dedicated her time to exploring new concert mediums. She is known in recent times for her appearances on Periscope and her online concerts. Woolmer is dedicated to encouraging a wider audience to engage with classical music and uses online streaming as a way to achieve this.
Controversy
In 2015 Woolmer entered into a politically charged Twitter argument involving Ukrainian pianist Valentina Lisitsa. Woolmer defended Lisitsa’s right to oppose the Ukrainian Government. Woolmer was targeted by Ukrainian activists via social media and was subsequently invited to debate the issue on BBC World Service.[30][31][32]
Hannah was stalked and harassed in 2016, which included her pet ducks being stabbed and voodoo symbols being left outside her house. This resulted in Woolmer being awarded a Non-Molestation Order.
References
- ↑ [http://www.yourthurrock.com/2017/12/29/multi-media-world-violinist-hannah-woolmer/
- ↑ "Chatting to multi award-winning violinist Hannah Woolmer". Essex Life. Retrieved 2018-06-10.
- ↑ "Hannah Woolmer - Google Search". g.co. Retrieved 2018-06-10.
- ↑ "borensteinarts.com". borensteinarts.com. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ Hannah Woolmer - violin. "St Bride's: Music - Hannah Woolmer - violin". Stbrides.com. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ David Amess Candidate for Southend West (2013-10-16). "A Night at The Opera". David Amess. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ "Radio Sheffield Georgey Spanswick - Being naughty, a do". BBC. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ By admin. "Czardas performed live by hannah woolmer accompanist matthew woodward – AntiDiary". Antidiary.com. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ "Artist ascending: Interview with Hannah Woolmer". Your Thurrock. 2011-11-18. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ OBs Music UK (2014-03-13). "The Musings of OceanicBlue: Talented Violinist Hannah Woolmer". Oceanicblueuk.blogspot.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ "Woolmer Philharmonic Orchestra Archives - Gateway 97.8". www.gateway978.com.
- ↑ "Thameside Theatre Archives - Page 5 of 16". Your Thurrock. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ Sport, Department for Culture Media and. "Department for Culture Media and Sport".
- ↑ "Woolmer Philharmonic Orchestra to tell 'untold history of Thurrock' with spectacular concert (From Thurrock Gazette)". Thurrockgazette.co.uk. 2016-09-29. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ [2][dead link]
- ↑ Awaken, 2018-05-25, retrieved 2018-06-10
- ↑ "L'esprit Bohème: Hannah Woolmer & Daniel Roberts: Amazon.co.uk: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ The Cross-Eyed Pianist (2014-03-13). "Meet the Artist…….Hannah Woolmer, violinist". The Cross-Eyed Pianist. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ Weekly Listings. "Blog Archives". Classical Sheffield. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ Weekly Listings. "Blog Archives". Classical Sheffield. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ "Frances Wilson, Blog". ClassicalPlace. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ The Cross-Eyed Pianist (2014-03-20). "Meet the Artist….Daniel Roberts, pianist". The Cross-Eyed Pianist. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ [3]
- ↑ "Pianista Daniel Roberts se apresenta em Petrópolis, RJ, neste sábado". 28 April 2016.
- ↑ "Borough music group celebrates success at festival". Thurrock Gazette.
- ↑ "Online concert featuring classical violinist collects cash for music causes in Thurrock". Harwich and Manningtree Standard.
- ↑ "Online concert featuring classical violinist collects cash for music causes in Thurrock". Maldon and Burnham Standard.
- ↑ "Thurrock orchestra group get National Lottery grant". Sutton Guardian. Retrieved 2018-06-10.
- ↑ "Canadian orchestra drops Ukraine-born pianist Valentina Lisitsa over anti-Kiev posts".
- ↑ "Canada: la pianiste ukrainienne interdite de jouer à Toronto".
- ↑ "Protests over South Carolina shooting, Newshour - BBC World Service". BBC.
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