Julia's Teacher, Richard Crabtree

"Julia is an extraordinary musical talent. This is also the opinion of my most esteemed colleagues. Working with her is always a pleasure and I have never come across such commitment in someone so young. It is a privilege to help Julia in her quest to become a world-class violinist."

Richard has been teaching Julia since September 2003. His role of teacher and mentor includes:

Choice of repertiore, Finding concert opportunities,Organising practice schedules Radio and television interviewsPress interviewsDeciding on which competitions to enter, both nationally and internationally

Richard is one of the most inspired and illuminating performers of both classical and twentieth century viola repertoire.

He studied the violin and viola at Trinity College of Music under Nicholas Roth who was one of the most revered teachers of his generation.

Richard's orchestral experience has included The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Mozart Players.

As Principal violist and soloist, he performs with The London Soloists Ensemble, The Wessex Sinfonia and the English National Baroque Ensemble.

As a solo commercially recorded artist, Richard has broadcast on BBC Radio 3, 4, Classic FM and Greek RTA. He has also recorded solo sound tracks for television documentaries with the BBC and Channel 4.

His keen interest in promoting contemporary music has taken him throughout the UK and Europe. The most significant tour was to Turkmenistan, where his performances during the Makhtumkuli Festival were televised throughout the State.

Richard is in mucth demand as a teacher. His postgraduate students have gained places in The London Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Northern Sinfonia and Opera North.

Summer courses include El Escorial, Spain, Music Course in South Korea, the European Youth Summer Music Course at Haileybury College and LMFL (Language and Music for Life) courses.

Charity work has included a joint recital with the Internationally renowned violist Rivka Golani for CLIC. The concert included the premier of a work written by Michael Erdesz for two electrified violas and tape.

His Olympia CD release of the music of Sir Arnold Bax (ASIN: B000003W8F) was critically acclaimed by the Strad Magazine.

Julia has become "Jeune Espoir 2008" Laureate of the Concours Internationaux de Musique Academie de Val d'Isère

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