String and Piano Ensembles with Bingham Quartet and Nigel Clayton (3-night option)
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About String and Piano Ensembles with Bingham Quartet and Nigel Clayton (3-night option)
A chance to hone your ensemble’s musicianship and performance style in this enriching course led by expert tutors from the Bingham Quartet with pianist Nigel Clayton. Take your ensemble’s playing to the next level with bespoke coaching in your chosen repertoire.
What is the course about?
Hone your ensemble's musicality and unique interpretive style with expert coaching from pianist Nigel Clayton and the Bingham Quartet, as they return with their popular weekend course for existing ensembles.
Whether you come as a string quartet, a piano quintet, a trio or sextet, this all-embracing chamber music course offers in-depth help with your chosen repertoire. You can choose from our two or three night options, and enjoy a glittering concert from the Binghams and Nigel Clayton on the Friday evening, included in your course fee.
What will you learn?
By the end of the course you will:
Develop your knowledge and interpretation of your chosen repertoire.
Hone your style, performance and musicality as an ensemble.
Gain helpful advice and techniques to employ in your playing and rehearsal.
Feel more confident and empowered as an ensemble, ready to tackle new challenges.
How will the course be taught?
The course is designed to elevate your ensemble’s playing in your chosen repertoire, and will explore all aspects of chamber music playing, from the technical to the musical. You'll get to work closely with all five tutors, including each of the Bingham Quartet players and pianist Nigel Clayton, who will all offer detailed advice and insights tailored to your ensemble. Sessions include full group masterclasses, alongside one-to-one coaching and rehearsals. Peer feedback is also encouraged.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for pre-existing string and piano ensembles who are looking to fine-tune their playing and help prepare for upcoming performances or showcases.
Will music be provided and do you need to prepare or bring anything?
You’ll need to choose a range of works you would like to workshop during the course. We recommend you familiarise yourselves with the music in advance to get the most from the coaching sessions.
Course Tutors
Bingham String Quartet
Find out moreThe Bingham String Quartet has gained an international reputation for its interpretation of the classical repertoire and fresh and exciting approach…
Nigel Clayton
Find out moreNigel Clayton trained at the Royal College of Music in London with Stephen Savage and Angus Morrison. Nigel has a particular passion for chamber…
“The tuition, coaching, advice, encouragement, warmth and inspiration provided by all members of the Bingham Quartet and Nigel Clayton is an absolute joy.”
