J & A Beare

27/05/2026

Huge thanks to Beare's Society artist Isang Enders from the Sitkovetsky Trio for giving an inspiring and insightful class on the art of sound to our J & A Beare Cultural Trust students and charity patrons.

Several of the cellists supported by our charity enjoyed further unique experiences as Isang joined them to play together in the afternoon - a fantastic opportunity for everyone involved.

Our masterclasses continue on Monday 1 June, when we welcome the Leonkoro Quartet for a fascinating session exploring the secrets behind chamber music performance - £20/£10 students: https://bearestrust.org/

21/05/2026

Preserving value across generations: how one violin crossed 300 years in the hands of a 'who's who' of people who knew how to recognise a masterpiece.

Steven Smith explores the history of the 1722 "De Chaponay" Stradivari:

In the 1720s, Luigi Tarisio made a living doing something that would make modern conservators shudder: travelling through Italy’s forgotten houses and churches, buying up neglected instruments for next to nothing, and selling them in Paris. He was notorious for it. It was said he had “emptied th...

13/05/2026

For cellists everywhere: join us this week as our fascinating masterclass series continues.

In a one-off session, cellist Isang Enders presents an intensive day exploring the creation of sound on his instrument. From the challenges of bowing to questions of back pain, vibrato and string crossing, Isang will present a balanced and natural approach to cello technique.

£20 entry, £10 for students. Free entry for J & A Beare Cultural Trust students and Cultural Circle members.

Tickets:

J & A Beare Cultural Trust Nurturing the future of classical music Our mission Our work supports artists from all backgrounds in building a career in classical music. We focus on talented young musicians who can benefit from support at the outset of their career journey. The core work of the Beare'...

01/05/2026

Fine-tune your instrument's sound - we've teamed up with Larsen Strings for a series of personalised string consultations next week!

offer you the chance to explore Larsen’s range of strings with an expert from their team. Together, you’ll find the perfect string type to match your preferred sound - and bring the best out of your instrument. Following your string consultation, you’ll have the opportunity to join one of Beare’s in-house team of experts for a session offering free minor instrument adjustments.

Spaces are limited - register your interest today. If you're unsuccessful this time, sign up so that you can be the first to hear of any future opportunities: https://forms.gle/PyzkHMq7Hx1Cw73XA

23/04/2026

Congratulations to Beare's Society artist Timothy Ridout - Violist for winning the Instrumental Award at the 2026 BBC Music Magazine Awards, for his album of solo viola works by Bach, Britten, Telemann and Caroline Shaw!

22/04/2026

Catch us in Hamburg this weekend!

Between 10am and 6pm on Saturday 25 April, you can visit our team of experts in the Hotel Atlantic in Hamburg. They'll have instruments and bows to try, and will be offering valuations and appraisals as well as taking suitable items on commission.

Appointment spaces are limited - contact [email protected] or call +494251/9835844

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Besucht uns dieses Wochenende in Hamburg!

Zwischen 10 und 18 Uhr am Samstag 25. April, können Sie unser Expertenteam im Hotel Atlantic besuchen. Sie haben feine Instrumente und Bögen zum probieren, und werden sowohl Begutachtungen und Wertbestimmungen anbieten, als auch geeignete Instrument in Kommission nehmen.

Termine sind begrenzt - kontaktieren Sie uns being [email protected] oder +494251/9835844

21/04/2026

The BBC Proms have been announced!

We're looking forward to a fantastic set of performances from Beare's Society artists past and present this summer, including Sueye Park, Guy Johnston, Alena Baeva, Vilde Frang, Pablo Ferrández - Cellist, Simone Lamsma and Sheku Kanneh-Mason.

Explore the programme:

The world's greatest classical music festival - stunning concerts and collaborations.

01/04/2026

Congratulations to Jenny Hyeonjeong Lee for winning First Prize at the Munetsugu Competition!

She was loaned a fine Guadagnini for the duration of the competition through the Beare’s Society - her win is a wonderful testament to the transformative potential an instrument can provide for a talented young artist.

27/03/2026

Great to see Beare's Society artist Timothy Ridout - Violist be announced as Wigmore Hall Associate Artist!

20/03/2026

Learning from the best: A fantastic day of learning for the Isla and Neruda Quartets, plus an audience of students supported by the J & A Beare Cultural Trust, as Corina Belcea shared her unique knowledge in a series of masterclasses this week.