In the latest episode of Front Row, we meet Daniel Edmonds, Music Director and Conductor for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Daniel’s musical vision has won him critical acclaim across a large range of genres and settings. In the theatre, he was the musical director and conductor for the world premiere of musicals King Kong, Strictly Ballroom and Dream Lover. Daniel has written music and songs for film and theatre, and has appeared on stage with acclaimed artists Meow Meow, Caroline O’Connor, Simon Burke, David Campbell, Rhonda Burchmore, Paul Capsis and Lea Salonga.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical tells the true story of the legendary singer’s journey from schoolgirl to international superstar, and includes a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin / Carole King and Barry Mann / Cynthia Weil. Hits include Will You Love Me Tomorrow, It’s Too Late, Take Good Care of My Baby, Locomotion, You’ve Got a Friend, (You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman, So Far Away, One Fine Day, Tapestry and I Feel the Earth Move along with chartbusting Mann / Weil tunes such as You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling, On Broadway and Uptown.