Welcome to The Susanne Beer Cello Corner Foundation!
The Susanne Beer Cello Corner Foundation is a registered charity that helps young cellists attain excellence in performance though cello and bow loans; performance opportunities; prizes; and tuition grants, in memory of cellist Susanne Beer.
Susanne Beer 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 Beer 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
14 December 2024 at 5:00pm
Christmas Fundraiser Concert at St James' Church, Islington N1 8PH
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Award-winning young cellists perform to raise fund for the SBCCF! Entry is by donation at the door.
The programme includes: Apres un Reve - Fauré The Nutcracker Suite - Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence IV - Tchaikovsky Prelude from Suite No. 1 - J.S. Bach Trio in C minor II - Mendelssohn Trio in G major III - Debussy Vocalise - Rachmaninov Sicilienne - Maria Theresa von Paradis Hallelujah Chorus - Handel Martinu - Variations on a Theme by Paganini |
9 March 2025 at 5:30pm
The Cello Corner Foundation Showcase at Conway Hall Sunday Concerts
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The Susanne Beer Cello Corner Foundation presents a short concert of works by women composers, in celebration of International Women's Day (March 8th). The concert is from 5:30-6:15 and precedes the 6:30pm concert with Greenwich Trio.
At 6:30pm, Greenwich Trio will be performing: Fanny Mendelsshon: Piano Trio in D minor op.11 Jennifer Higdon: Pale Yellow & Fiery Red (2003) Konstantia Gourzi: Piano Trio op.101 (2023) Rebecca Clarke: Piano Trio (1921) |
Recent News
20 April, 2024 - Lockey Hill Cello Audition Winner: Kosta Popović
Our Lockey Hill cello was awarded to Kosta Popović, based on live audition, which took place on April 20th 2024. Kosta will have use of the cello, along with bow and case, at no cost, for three years.
Montenegrin Cellist Kosta Popovic Is currently pursuing his Master’s degree with Louise Hopkins at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
For four years Kosta was the Cellist of the Fibonacci Quartet. With his colleagues, he regularly performed at music festivals in the UK and abroad. Notable appearances include performances on BBC Radio 3 In Tune and Podium Witteman, Schiermonnikoog Chamber Music Festival as well as Art Amanti Chamber Music Festival. Most recently Kosta won the 71st Royal Over-Seas League Music Competition (Chamber Music) and The CAVATINA Chamber Music Competition.
He studied at the International Chamber Music Institute at Reina Sofia School of Music with Guenter Pichler as well as Dutch String Quartet Academy (NSKA) with Mark Danel.
This Summer Kosta took part Encuentro de Música y Academia de Santander where he collaborated with Jens-Peter Maintz, Stanislav Ioudenitch and Antoni Ros-Marba. He attended the International Summer Academy in Vienna where he received mentorship from Louise Hopkins and performed with Laura Aikin. Kosta is the 2023/24 LSO String Experience player and will make a number of appearances with the London Symphony Orchestra in the coming months.
Kosta’s Postgraduate studies are supported by the Ian Fleming Award and Countess of Munster Musical Trust Study Grant as well as Derek Butler Trust and most recently, Milos Karadaglić Foundation Scholarship. He plays on a Lockey Hill cello generously loaned to him by The Susanne Beer Cello Corner Foundation.
For four years Kosta was the Cellist of the Fibonacci Quartet. With his colleagues, he regularly performed at music festivals in the UK and abroad. Notable appearances include performances on BBC Radio 3 In Tune and Podium Witteman, Schiermonnikoog Chamber Music Festival as well as Art Amanti Chamber Music Festival. Most recently Kosta won the 71st Royal Over-Seas League Music Competition (Chamber Music) and The CAVATINA Chamber Music Competition.
He studied at the International Chamber Music Institute at Reina Sofia School of Music with Guenter Pichler as well as Dutch String Quartet Academy (NSKA) with Mark Danel.
This Summer Kosta took part Encuentro de Música y Academia de Santander where he collaborated with Jens-Peter Maintz, Stanislav Ioudenitch and Antoni Ros-Marba. He attended the International Summer Academy in Vienna where he received mentorship from Louise Hopkins and performed with Laura Aikin. Kosta is the 2023/24 LSO String Experience player and will make a number of appearances with the London Symphony Orchestra in the coming months.
Kosta’s Postgraduate studies are supported by the Ian Fleming Award and Countess of Munster Musical Trust Study Grant as well as Derek Butler Trust and most recently, Milos Karadaglić Foundation Scholarship. He plays on a Lockey Hill cello generously loaned to him by The Susanne Beer Cello Corner Foundation.
On Sale: Arthur's Cello Notes
This beautiful fingering chart poster, created by Sophia Wimpenny costs £10 and all proceeds go to the Foundation. The poster is printed on quality card stock and measures approximately 6 x 28 inches. It makes a lovely piece of art for your wall, or a useful diagram for your cello case.
'I made a cello positions diagram (when I was struggling to get my head around it) to help me help Arthur a few years ago, which Susi really liked so she took a look at it and corrected my mistakes. I called it Arthur's Cello Notes. Susi encouraged me to share it. You may remember seeing a copy of it in her studio.' - Sophia Wimpenny
'I made a cello positions diagram (when I was struggling to get my head around it) to help me help Arthur a few years ago, which Susi really liked so she took a look at it and corrected my mistakes. I called it Arthur's Cello Notes. Susi encouraged me to share it. You may remember seeing a copy of it in her studio.' - Sophia Wimpenny
The Cello Corner YouTube Channel
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The Cello Corner YouTube Channel was created by Susanne to support and encourage her Suzuki cello students through educational and motivational videos and to document their progress. It now has over 16200 followers. Proceeds from clicks go to the Foundation so please watch and subscribe!
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Donations
We're now eligible for Gift Aid and we are always very grateful to receive donations. We're also looking to expand 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 donation. We operate on a volunteer basis so your full donation will go towards helping young cellists.
Registered Charity no.1195303