VIOLIN

Inspire Me!

Christian Li

Check out this interview with the wonderful young violinist Christian Li. It includes snippets of his playing and he reveals what he always eats before a performance!

Nicola Benedetti

Over the last 12 months Nicola has continued her role as a dedicated, passionate ambassador and leader in music education. She has reached over 2000 young people through workshops, masterclasses, partnership projects, and school visits and connected with over 500 teachers, providing support in the face of mounting pressures, and encouraging best practice.

BENEDETTI FOUNDATION

David Garrett

(playing 1st movement from 'Winter' from the 'Four Seasons' by Vivaldi)

"He's been a constant fixture on international concert stages since he was a teenager, he's recorded albums of core works and rock songs and he's played Paginini in a wild movie biopic. Is there anything David Garrett can't do?" Classic FM

Interesting fact: David once held the Guinness World Record for being the fastest violinist!

THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRA GB

Have you ever heard of the National Children's Orchestra? This orchestra is open to young musicians aged 7-13 across the UK. Everyone must audition to be able to take part in this exceptional orchestra. Listen to this amazing music by Tchaikovsky performed by the NCO string ensemble.

Watch carefully and try to find all the string instruments in the band. How many can you spot? What do you think they all have in common? How does this piece of music make you feel?