VIOLA DAYS
Come and immerse yourself in an exclusive world of the viola for a day – with lots of opportunities to play, pick up tips and take in professional performances! This day is for you and your viola at any age or stage of your playing journey and music will be tailored to your ability. You will be inspired by leading lights in the Viola world and you won’t be disappointed.
Following the hugely successful Tertis and Aronowitz International Viola Competitions and Festival in January 2025 at The Glasshouse ICM, our work continues with a National UK & Eire series of Viola Days: Viola Vitality.
We would love to see you – come and join in at a day near you.
| Hartlepool | 5 October 2025 |
| Birmingham | 1 November 2025 |
| Bristol | January 2026 |
| Liverpool | March 2026 |
| Cambridge | May 2026 |
| Leeds/Hull | July 2026 |
| Brighton | September 2026 |
| Lincoln | October 2026 |
| Canterbury | November 2026 |
| Scotland | Date |
| Glasgow | January 2027 |
| Aberdeen | March 2027 |
| Wales | Date |
| Cardiff | May 2027 |
| Bangor | July 2027 |
| Northern Ireland | Date |
| Belfast | September 2027 |
| Republic of Ireland | Date |
| Dublin | October 2027 |
| Limerick | November 2027 |
What to expect:
- A respected and well-known guest violist will headline the day with an exciting and inspiring program for violists to engage and work with.
- Day would run from 10-5 pm with a break for lunch. We will provide tea, coffee, biscuits, but please bring a packed lunch.
- The day will be include time for viola ensemble coaching, including an informal concert at the end of the day, as well as time for chamber music (viola quartets), mini concert with guest artist performing (15-20 minutes), tips and tricks session where participants can ask questions or listening session/talk on historic recordings or lesser known repertoire.
- We will invite local luthiers to bring their instruments and bows for participants to look at, and also give participants a chance to get advice about their current instruments and bows. In some cases requesting a local composer to write an ensemble work specially for the day could also be an option.
Cost per person for the day: £80.00