ADULT STRING PLAYERS
These in-person workshops will be led by Benedetti Foundation tutor, conductor and violinist Alex Laing. Participants will work on Britten’s Simple Symphony (mvt 1) and Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings (mvt 4. Larghetto). The workshops will focus on expression, sound production, freedom in playing, storytelling, understanding the context of the music and delving deep into specific technical challenges in upper and lower strings groups. Materials will be sent in advance to prepare for the workshops and the day will end with a play through altogether
Please note, these sessions are for Adult String Players aged 18+ only.
You will be sent materials to help you to prepare in advance and the day will finish with a play through all together.
For our 2025 Adult String Days, they would be most suitable for players working at Intermediate and Advanced level (recommended Grade 4/5+).
Spaces are limited and registration will close roughly 1-2 weeks before the session, or when all places are filled.
Adult String Players Days are back!
Dates for 2026
Sunday 26 July - Belfast
Girdwood Centre, 10 Girdwood Avenue, Belfast, BT14 6EG
Saturday 15 August - Chester
Chester Town Hall, 33 Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2HQ
Sunday 27 September - Dundee
Bonar Hall, Park Place, Dundee, DD1 4HN
Saturday 17 October - Glasgow
Hutchesons' Grammar, 21 Beaton Road, Glasgow, G41 4NW
Sunday 22 November - Cardiff
Cornerstone, Charles Street, Cardiff, CF10 2GA
Saturday 19 December - London
Henry Wood Hall, Trinity Church Square, London, SE1 4HU
Cost
For our Adult String Days, there is a participation fee of £30 (with full bursaries available).
We offer financial assistance through bursaries. All bursary requests are treated in the strictest confidence. Please tick the box on the application form if you wish a bursary - we do not require or ask for any paperwork.
We rely solely on donations to carry out our work and are very grateful to anyone who is in a position to make an additional donation towards the cost of the workshops.
Please see below for our Cancellation Policy.
Cancellation Policy
CANCELLATION POLICY: Places are non-refundable after you have completed the registration form.
Should The Benedetti Foundation need to postpone these sessions, refunds will be available for anyone who would not be able to attend a rescheduled date.
In the unlikely event The Benedetti Foundation is required to cancel these sessions, full refunds will be offered.