Welcome to The Susanne Beer Cello Corner Foundation!
The Susanne Beer Cello Corner Foundation supports young cellists though cello and bow loans, performance opportunities; prizes; grants and assistance with tuition.
Susanne was, for nearly 20 years, co-principal cellist of the London Philharmonic. She was also an inspirational teacher – and deeply committed to nurturing future generations of cellists. The Foundation is a tribute to Susanne and a means by which her life’s work continues.
Susanne was, for nearly 20 years, co-principal cellist of the London Philharmonic. She was also an inspirational teacher – and deeply committed to nurturing future generations of cellists. The Foundation is a tribute to Susanne and a means by which her life’s work continues.
Upcoming Events
26 June | Sutton House Music Society
Namara Trio with Lotte Shlomowitz (cello)
On Sunday June 26th from 7-9pm Namara Trio - Heather Tuach (cello), Boris Bizjak (flute) and Yoko Misumi (piano) - will perform at Sutton House Music Society in Hackney. The program will include Beethoven, Brahms, Villa Lobos & music by Clara Schumann, Nadia Boulanger and Dobrinka Tabakova. Young cellist Lotte Shlomowitz will open the concert, an opportunity provided by The Susanne Beer Cello Corner Foundation. Lotte will perform the first movement of Shostakovich's Sonata in D minor Op 40. Tickets start at £10 and under-26s go free thanks to support from the Cavatina Chamber Music Trust (www.shms.org.uk).
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7 July | Fundraiser Concert for The Susanne Beer Cello Corner Foundation
Yoko Misumi (piano) & Heather Tuach (cello)
An hour long-concert of music by women composers at St James' Islington on Thursday July 7th from 7-8pm. You'll hear music by Rebecca Clarke, Elizabeth Maconchy, Dobrinka Tabakova & Liz Dilnot Johnson and others. No booking required. Entry is by cash donation at the door or online donation through ticket tailor: https://buytickets.at/concertcorner/712453. All proceeds will go to the Foundation. Drinks available.
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Namara Trio with Lotte Shlomowitz (cello)
On Sunday June 26th from 7-9pm Namara Trio - Heather Tuach (cello), Boris Bizjak (flute) and Yoko Misumi (piano) - will perform at Sutton House Music Society in Hackney. The program will include Beethoven, Brahms, Villa Lobos & music by Clara Schumann, Nadia Boulanger and Dobrinka Tabakova. Young cellist Lotte Shlomowitz will open the concert, an opportunity provided by The Susanne Beer Cello Corner Foundation. Lotte will perform the first movement of Shostakovich's Sonata in D minor Op 40. Tickets start at £10 and under-26s go free thanks to support from the Cavatina Chamber Music Trust (www.shms.org.uk).
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7 July | Fundraiser Concert for The Susanne Beer Cello Corner Foundation
Yoko Misumi (piano) & Heather Tuach (cello)
An hour long-concert of music by women composers at St James' Islington on Thursday July 7th from 7-8pm. You'll hear music by Rebecca Clarke, Elizabeth Maconchy, Dobrinka Tabakova & Liz Dilnot Johnson and others. No booking required. Entry is by cash donation at the door or online donation through ticket tailor: https://buytickets.at/concertcorner/712453. All proceeds will go to the Foundation. Drinks available.
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The Susanne Beer Cello Corner Prize at North London Festival 2022
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We are delighted to announce that Finn Anderson-Hendra won the Susanne Beer Cello Corner Prize of £250 at the North London Festival of Music Speech and Drama in March 2022. Finn performed Faure's Apres un Reve in class 326 (11 to 12 years). Finn is taught by Ben Davies at the Royal Academy of Music and is principal cellist for NYSO senior Orchestra.
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The Cello Corner YouTube Channel
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The Cello Corner YouTube Channel was created by Susanne to support and encourage her Suzuki students with a variety of educational and motivational videos, and to document their progress. This Channel is now updated by The Susanne Beer Cello Corner Foundation and has over 12900 followers. Proceeds from clicks go to the Foundation so please subscribe!
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Donations
We're always grateful to receive donations and we're also looking to add to our instrument collection. Please contact us if you have a cello or bow gathering dust that could support a young musician, or if you would like to make a monetary donation.
Registered Charity no.1195303