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    1. Tutors & Performers

    Jenny Curtis

    Cello
    Cellist Jenny Curtis studied at the Royal Northern College of Music, where she was awarded many prizes and scholarships. She took part in masterclasses with Ralph Kirschbaum and Maurice Gendron and also in BBC Television’s masterclasses with Paul Tortelier. She was a member of the Philharmonia for six years and has played with many of the finest orchestras in the country, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the BBC Philharmonic and the Halle. Jenny has regularly appeared as a soloist in the UK and in Denmark. She is a well-respected and experienced teacher and has been a cello professor at the Royal Northern College of Music for eleven years.

    Related courses & concerts

    1. Winter Advanced Cello Orchestra

      Mon 4 – Thu 7 January 2027Tutors: Jenny Curtis
      A new year's weekend to revel in cello ensemble music, led by tutor Jenny Curtis.
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    2. Late Starters

      Late Starter Cello Weekend

      Fri 5 – Sun 7 February 2027Tutors: Jenny Curtis
      A unique opportunity to spend a weekend playing the cello ensemble music with others in an encouraging and supportive environment.
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    3. Advanced String Chamber Music

      Mon 15 – Thu 18 February 2027Multiple tutors
      Challenge and elevate your chamber music skills with the Tedesca Quartet.
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    4. String Orchestra

      Mon 26 – Thu 29 April 2027Multiple tutors
      A string orchestra course led by members of the Tedesca Quartet.
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    5. ONE DAY

      String Orchestra: Tippett Day

      Wed 28 April 2027Multiple tutors
      A one-day string orchestra course playing Michael Tippett's animated, heartfelt and thrilling Concerto for Double String Orchestra, led by members of…
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    6. Spring Advanced Cello Orchestra

      Fri 14 – Sun 16 May 2027Tutors: Jenny Curtis
      A springtime weekend to revel in cello ensemble music, led by tutor Jenny Curtis.
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    7. Introduction to String Chamber Music

      Fri 4 – Sun 6 June 2027Multiple tutors
      Start your chamber music journey in a supportive setting with coaching and guidance from the Tedesca Quartet.
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    8. Group Quartets with Tedesca Quartet

      Mon 14 – Thu 17 June 2027Multiple tutors
      An opportunity to work at the set repertoire sitting in a large circle, playing and rehearsing together with the Tedesca Quartet. This is large-scale…
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    9. Late Starter Cello Retreat

      Mon 7 – Thu 10 SeptemberTutors: Jenny Curtis
      Join us for this celebratory weekend workshop for adult cellists, led by our friendly and supportive tutor Jenny Curtis - who’ll help you gain…
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    10. Cello Workshop

      Mon 28 September – Thu 1 OctoberTutors: Jenny Curtis, Charles Matthews
      Develop your solo performance skills in this hands on and supportive cello workshop led by cellist and teacher, Jenny Curtis.
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    11. Symphony in a Weekend: Mendelssohn's 'Scottish'

      Fri 30 October – Sun 1 NovemberMultiple tutors
      Join us for this weekend course and immerse yourself in the beauty of Mendelssohn’s rousing Symphony No 3 in A minor, known as the Scottish Symphony.…
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    12. Group Quartets with Tedesca Quartet

      Mon 30 November – Thu 3 DecemberMultiple tutors
      Experience Dvořák's beautiful String Quartet No.13 in this unique and innovative course, playing as one large string chamber group alongside the…
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    13. Bach Cello Suites

      Mon 24 – Thu 27 AugustTutors: Jenny Curtis
      Join us to discover the beauty and genius of Bach’s Cello Suites and improve your cello playing in this relaxed course with tutor Jenny Curtis.
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    14. Exploring String Chamber Music

      Mon 31 August – Thu 3 SeptemberMultiple tutors
      A brilliant opportunity for individual string players to experience the joy of playing chamber music together in one-to-a-part ensembles, led by the…
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