Violins by the sea

We are excited to welcome back a host of world-class tutors to lead our popular strings course in Aberystwyth. Our string courses at Musicfest are a joint solo program and a chamber music course, specialising in violin, viola, and cello. The 8-day course schedule includes:

Warm up
Individual lessons
Individual practice
Masterclasses with pianist
Chambermusic lesson and rehearsals
Showcase concerts

All students are part of this daily plan. Students can apply alone or together as a chamber group. All participants on the string course will be placed in a chamber group with others of the same level and age.
Every student will have several opportunities to rehearse with an accompanist and perform at least once in both a masterclass and a concert. Our regular Showcase Concerts in the Great Hall provide wonderful performing opportunities for the students.
The outstanding evening concerts in the Musicfest Festival make an inspiring environment for the cour