Menuhin Chamber Music Festival 2025
Are you passionate about music? Do you dream of creating beautiful harmonies with fellow musicians? Check out the Chamber Music Workshop 2025, where the magic of music comes alive!
This 3-day intensive course is designed to inspire and develop young musicians through a combination of string orchestra rehearsals, chamber group coaching, and Masterclasses led by industry leading music professionals. Participants will refine their ensemble playing, explore a diverse repertoire, and gain valuable performance experience.
This year, we are excited to enhance our programme with daily world-class concerts as part of the course. It is our great privilege to welcome the legendary cellist Raphael Wallfisch, the renowned pianist Simon Callaghan, and the extraordinary KOSMOS Ensemble to the festival.
Location:
The Yehudi Menuhin School, KT11 3QQ
Date:
20th - 22nd February, 2025
Suitable for:
Grade 5 and above string players and Grade 7 and above pianists and wind players
String Wonderland at The Menuhin School
String Wonderland is an exciting part of the SMA Chamber Music Festival, running alongside of Chamber Music Course. Designed specially for junior string players from Beginner level up to Grade 4, this programme offers a supportive and inspiring environment for young musicians to grow.
The course is led by the talented and experienced Suzanne Evans, Mini & Junior Menuhin leader, alongside Victoria Fenech. Over three days, participants will focus on developing essential musicianship skills, ensemble experience musicianship skills, ensemble experience, and performance techniques, while also exploring the connection between music and mindfulness for overall wellbeing.
The highlight of String Wonderland will be the opportunity for participants to perform at the SMA Chamber Music Festival Gala Concert on 22nd February at the Menuhin Hall. Sharing the stage with fellow musicians and SMA Faculty, these young musicians will showcase their progress and celebrate their achievements in what promises to be a memorable event.
Location:
The Yehudi Menuhin School, KT11 3QQ
Date:
20th - 22nd February, 2025
Suitable for:
String players from beginner to Grade 4
Our Faculty Team
Daily Chamber Music Concert at The Menuhin Hall
It is our great privilege to welcome the legendary cellist Raphael Wallfisch, the renowned pianist Simon Callaghan, and the extraordinary Kosmos Ensemble to the festival. Tickets will be available for booking via The Menuhin Hall official website soon.
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Day 1 concert: The festival will open with an inspiring performance by the Kosmos Ensemble
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Day 2 concert: Raphael Wallfisch and Simon Callaghan will lead a Masterclass followed by a recital
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Day 3 concert: The highlight of the festival will be SMA Young Musicians Showcase Concert, celebrating the hard work and talent of our participants