Richard Ireland - Artistic Director
ChamberStudio has been created to provide an inspiring year-round base where outstanding chamber groups can be supported as they develop and establish themselves in the fragile early stages of their careers.
It is a meeting place not just for the groups playing in the masterclasses, but also for the chamber musicians who are teaching on the scheme, some of whom are visiting from abroad to give concerts in the UK and are including giving masterclasses at ChamberStudio in their schedule.
I am indebted to Peter Millican for supporting the concept of ChamberStudio from the outset by providing the fantastic rehearsal spaces at Kings Place.
My sincere gratitude also goes to Simon and Pamela Majaro at Cavatina Chamber Music Trusst, whose generosity, enthusiasm and experienced advice gave me the confidence to develop the project when it was just an idea.
The Richard Carne Trust has been a major sponsor of ChamberStudio from the outset, without which the scheme would not have been able to get started. The Trust has also given generous financial support to many of the outstanding young groups participating in the masterclasses. Philip Carne’s enthusiastic and energetic input to ChamberStudio has been invaluable to me.
The Coln Trust generously pledged financial support over the first three years specifically to assist with setting up administration for the scheme.
The Paul Morgan Trust has given substantial donations each year which have helped to give me confidence to make bold development decisions.
I am so grateful to the many other individuals whose generous donations to ChamberStudio have made it possible to keep the cost of the masterclasses affordable.
Many thanks to Nick Burns who built and maintains the website, and to Ana Acosta at Kings Place who designed the logo.
I look forward to welcoming you to ChamberStudio
Richard Ireland – Artistic Director
ChamberStudio is a registered company in England and Wales no. 7847197, and a registered charity no. 1145544. Its registered address is 21 Linzee Road, London N8 7RG.
Trustees: Philip Carne (Chairman), Janet Hilton, Peter Millican and Simon Rowe
