Daniel Murphy studied Classical Guitar at the Royal College of Music with Carlos Bonell before transitioning to the historical performance department in his third year, becoming RCM’s first ever undergraduate principalstudy theorbo player, studying with Jakob Lindberg. Daniel’s freelance work includes collaborating with ensembles such as Ex- Cathedra, Fiori Musicali, London Baroque Orchestra and Dowland Works among others.
As a lutenist, he regularly performs lute song with numerous singers including Emma Kirkby, Mary Bevan and Hugh Cutting. Career highlights include performing with the Tavernor Consort, conducted by Andrew Parrott in Frauenchiemsee, Germany, and featuring on Radio 3’s Early Music Show in Windsor Castle performing music for Charles II.