Our Team
Donald Grant
Donald is our vibrant Artistic Director. A gifted violinist, fiddle player, and composer, whose journey began in the rich folk traditions of the Scottish Highlands, he has always taken a fearless approach to music, confidently defying genres.
In 1998, Donald founded the Elias String Quartet, one of Europe’s leading ensembles. They have toured extensively, regularly performing in the world’s finest concert halls, and have built an acclaimed catalogue, including the Complete Beethoven Quartets for Wigmore Hall’s “Live” label.
Donald also writes and arranges music for himself and others, and he can be heard on his solo album “The Way Home.” He previously served as Deputy Head of Chamber Music at the RNCM, reflecting his longstanding commitment to nurturing emerging talent.
Anna Rowe
As Chief Executive, Anna has infused our mission with energy, strategic vision, and a warm, personal touch. Alongside her leadership of Chamber Studio, she is Festival Manager for the Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival, directed by Anthony Marwood and Richard Lester, and has been Project Director for New Philanthropy for Arts and Culture since May 2019.
A seasoned strategic arts consultant, Anna advises organisations on innovative strategies, business models, and governance. She is the co-founder and Chair of Responsible Influence in Arts & Culture (RIAC) and a trustee of the Coln Trust and the Carducci Music Trust.
In her free time, Anna loves playing the piano and enjoys accompanying her three young, talented violinists.
Matt Rogers
Our General Manager, Matt, seamlessly blends arts management with a thriving international performing career. As a conductor, he has worked at many of the world’s most famous opera houses and has been on staff at the Royal Ballet and Opera.
Today, Matt focuses on contemporary music and has conducted some of the most exciting premieres of recent times.
Matt also loves nurturing the next generation of musicians. He serves as Music Director at University College London and lectures on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Careers at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. He is a former Fulbright Scholar, a Leverhulme Studentship recipient, and a Churchill Fellow.
