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Jan 1
Janáček and his “Idyll”
New Year greetings from Strings Together! We are looking forward to the start of our new term on 14th January. One of the pieces which...
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Sep 16, 2024
Music for the 19th Century Salon
Although public concerts began to grow in number during the 19th century, the custom of holding concerts in private houses for invited...
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Mar 28, 2024
'Les Nations' - Music with Traditional Roots from around the World.
Throughout the centuries, composers have taken inspiration from the traditional music of their home country or heritage, often arranging...
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Dec 27, 2023
Georg Philipp Telemann - a Born Storyteller
In 2024 we look forward to the Olympic games, to be held this time in Paris. As athletes arrive from around the world, they will bring...
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Aug 14, 2023
Joseph Haydn – “The Father of the Symphony”
Haydn as portrayed by John Hoppner in England in 1791 We are looking forward to another enjoyable term of music-making, which starts on...
cmkbennett
Apr 17, 2023
A piece fit for a monarch
As we approach the historic event of the Coronation of King Charles III next month, some of this term’s music takes us back to the time...
cmkbennett
Jan 6, 2023
This term we're exploring another composer who deserves more recognition!
We are really looking forward to seeing everyone again (and hopefully some new members too!) for another exciting term. So, what do we...
cmkbennett
Nov 27, 2022
Rio Grande - a sea Shanty with ‘great spirit and passion for life’
One of the Strings Together tutors, Sinan Kadifachi, tells us why he was drawn to the traditional tune for this autumn term… It's been...
cmkbennett
Sep 21, 2022
Cost of living and group development!
Cost of Living Fees have remained the same since we launched back in September 2020 and we have no plans to change this for the...
cmkbennett
Sep 4, 2022
Great piece for this term by Caribbean composer Joseph Boulogne 'Chevalier de Saint-Georges'
Sinan and I are really looking forward to the autumn term, which starts on Tuesday September 20 at our usual venue (Raines School,...
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Sep 2, 2021
Autumn '21 Update
Just a quick update to let you all know we're busy getting ready for the autumn term. We should be commencing Tuesday 28th September,...
Bookings @ StringsTogether
Apr 14, 2021
Summer term open for registration
We're looking forward to seeing you all online from the 20th April! Music and zoom links are available to download now. This term we will...
Emma Hardy
Jan 2, 2021
A Successful First Term!
In mid-December we finished our first term playing together as an ensemble. Players joined the final session full of festivities – there...
Suzanna Wilson
Jan 1, 2021
Music for Spring '21
Happy New Year to all! Sinan and I are looking forward to seeing you when Strings Together starts again on January 12th . We really hope...
Emma Hardy
Nov 30, 2020
Violin Maintenance During Covid-19
We're aware that many amateur violin, viola and cello players haven't been able to access professional help for maintaining their...
Emma Hardy
Nov 26, 2020
My Experience as an Adult Learner
While I was studying to become a violin maker, I spent a year working part time as the manager of a music shop in North London. We mostly...
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Nov 22, 2020
Silent Night Music
Dear Members, I hope you have been enjoying the first ever Strings Together term. It's been amazing to see you all every week! Suzanna...
Bookings @ StringsTogether
Sep 22, 2020
Taking bookings for Autumn term!
We are now taking bookings for the Autumn term which starts next Tuesday (29th September). Sorry for the short notice, but we've been...
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