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

Winter Advanced Cello Orchestra
Tutors: Jenny CurtisA new year's weekend to revel in cello ensemble music, led by tutor Jenny Curtis.- Late Starters

Late Starter Cello Weekend
Tutors: Jenny CurtisFri 5 –Sun 7 February 2027 A unique opportunity to spend a weekend playing the cello ensemble music with others in an encouraging and supportive environment. 
Advanced String Chamber Music
Multiple tutorsMon 15 –Thu 18 February 2027 Challenge and elevate your chamber music skills with the Tedesca Quartet.
String Orchestra
Multiple tutorsMon 26 –Thu 29 April 2027 A string orchestra course led by members of the Tedesca Quartet.- ONE DAY

String Orchestra: Tippett Day
Multiple tutorsWed 28 April 2027 A one-day string orchestra course playing Michael Tippett's animated, heartfelt and thrilling Concerto for Double String Orchestra, led by members of… 
Spring Advanced Cello Orchestra
Tutors: Jenny CurtisFri 14 –Sun 16 May 2027 A springtime weekend to revel in cello ensemble music, led by tutor Jenny Curtis.
Introduction to String Chamber Music
Multiple tutorsFri 4 –Sun 6 June 2027 Start your chamber music journey in a supportive setting with coaching and guidance from the Tedesca Quartet.
Group Quartets with Tedesca Quartet
Multiple tutorsMon 14 –Thu 17 June 2027 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…
Late Starter Cello Retreat
Tutors: Jenny CurtisMon 7 –Thu 10 September Join us for this celebratory weekend workshop for adult cellists, led by our friendly and supportive tutor Jenny Curtis - who’ll help you gain…
Cello Workshop
Tutors: Jenny Curtis, Charles MatthewsMon 28 September –Thu 1 October Develop your solo performance skills in this hands on and supportive cello workshop led by cellist and teacher, Jenny Curtis.
Symphony in a Weekend: Mendelssohn's 'Scottish'
Multiple tutorsFri 30 October –Sun 1 November 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.…
Group Quartets with Tedesca Quartet
Multiple tutorsMon 30 November –Thu 3 December Experience Dvořák's beautiful String Quartet No.13 in this unique and innovative course, playing as one large string chamber group alongside the…
Bach Cello Suites
Tutors: Jenny CurtisMon 24 –Thu 27 August 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.
Exploring String Chamber Music
Multiple tutorsMon 31 August –Thu 3 September 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…