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Edward Chance was born in St. Albans in 1947 and first studied the horn with Andrew Fiske at the Watford School of Music. After graduating in Music from Nottingham University, he went to study with Ifor James at the Royal Academy of Music, winning the Ella Mary Jacob prize and the Musicians' Union Award. After a year as principal horn with the BBC Training Orchestra, he began freelancing in London, working with many of the capital's leading chamber and symphony orchestras, particularly the Royal Philharmonic and The Philharmonia. He became first horn with The Orchestra of St John's Smith Square, appearing as soloist with them, and with other orchestras as guest principal. Studio work has included music for television and films including scores by Jerry Goldsmith and Henry Mancini. He has appeared on videos of live concerts by various artists, including Harry Connick Jr., Eric Clapton and The Moody Blues. His work includes opera, ballet and chamber music as well as orchestral concerts. He has been principal horn with the English Sinfonia since 1989.

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