HellensMusic2015 is a four day celebration of music at Hellens Manor, with evening concerts, masterclasses and open rehearsals by world-class musicians and talented young students from the best British music schools.
This evening will gather together a group of exceptional musicians coming from some of the best international orchestras and ensembles: Markus Däunert –violin, Concertmaster Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestre, principal guest at the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Maya Iwabuchi -violin, former Concertmaster Philharmonia Orchestra of London, Leader Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Máté Szücs –Principal Viola of the Berlin Philharmonic, and Bruno Delepelaire -first solo cello of the Berlin Philharmonic, Berlin Piano Quartet and Quattuor Cavatini.
Masterclasses will take place during the four days of the festival, when the performing musicians will work with 10 young piano and string students from the best music schools in the country. On Sunday midday, the students will perform a final concert, demonstrating the insights achieved. Masterclasses are open to the public, and are a great opportunity to see the work in progress of a piece of music while learning from wonderful world-class musicians.
There will be a pre-concert supper and glass of wine in the Stone Hall on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings for 40 people at 6:30pm. Hellens’ bar and tea room will be open during the festival or you might prefer to picnic during the day and enjoy our tranquil gardens with views to the Malvern Hills.