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.
11 Oct 26: Masterclass with Jacob Shaw
Cellist Jacob Shaw leads a masterclass for young cellists preparing conservatoire auditions, hosted by The Susanne Beer Cello Corner Foundation.
Jacob is Professor of Cello at the Royal Northern College of Music and Visiting International Chair of Cello at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. He sits on the panels that hear these auditions, so this is a rare chance to hear what a panel is actually listening for, from someone on the other side of the table.
Three of our young cellists will play and work with him. Observers are very welcome, whether you play yourself, teach, or are a parent wondering what auditions involve.
Location: St Mary's Church, Upper St, Islington.
Doors open: 1.20pm, class 1.30pm - 3.30pm.
Free to attend.
Places are limited, so please register: https://forms.gle/Rw3o5EvssTgr58fp7
Jacob is giving his time free of charge and we are enormously grateful.
Jacob is Professor of Cello at the Royal Northern College of Music and Visiting International Chair of Cello at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. He sits on the panels that hear these auditions, so this is a rare chance to hear what a panel is actually listening for, from someone on the other side of the table.
Three of our young cellists will play and work with him. Observers are very welcome, whether you play yourself, teach, or are a parent wondering what auditions involve.
Location: St Mary's Church, Upper St, Islington.
Doors open: 1.20pm, class 1.30pm - 3.30pm.
Free to attend.
Places are limited, so please register: https://forms.gle/Rw3o5EvssTgr58fp7
Jacob is giving his time free of charge and we are enormously grateful.
Summary of Charitable Activities 2025
- Increased the number of grants awarded for musical education assistance from £400 in 2022; £1940 in 2023; £2900 in 2024; and £2750 in 2025.
- 15 high-quality cellos currently out on loan to talented cellists who cannot afford to purchase, ranging from our Lockey Hill to quality old French and German cellos to Jay Haides. A further 17 completed cello loans have helped young cellists with their musical development.
- Purchased and loaned a 4/4 Laberte and 3/4 German cello.
- Donated 10 fractional size cellos, bows and cases to Nucleo, a “music for social action” project offering free, ensemble-based music-making opportunities to children and young people through an immersive programme in North Kensington.
- Provided a £250 prize at the North London Festival of Music and Drama 2025, which was awarded to Emily Elliott.
The Cello Corner on YouTube
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Created by Susanne to support and encourage her Suzuki cello students through educational and motivational videos and to document their progress, The Cello Corner YouTube Channel now has over 19k followers. Proceeds from clicks go to the Foundation so please watch and subscribe!
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Donations
We're always very grateful to receive donations and we are eligible for Gift Aid. We're also looking to expand our instrument collection. Please contact us if you have a cello, bow or case gathering dust that could support a young musician, or if you would like to make a monetary donation. We operate on a volunteer basis so your full donation will go towards helping young cellists.
Registered Charity No.1195303
