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Internationally acclaimed concert violinist with expertise in solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire. Graduate of Yale School of Music, NEC and the Yehudi Menuhin School.
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British violinist Andrew Samarasekara is known for his artistic sensitivity, accomplished technique, and communicative style. He is a first-prize winner at the Fanny Mendelssohn and International Salzburg music competitions and has received special prizes at the Eastbourne Young Soloist and Gisborne International Music competitions. His performances were further acknowledged when he reached the semi-finals of the Bartok World Competition and ARS Classica and was a selected candidate for the 8th Sendai International Violin Competition. He made his concerto debut at age 12 and has since performed solo works with London Concertante, Dorking Philharmonia, Ipswich Philharmonic, and Orchestra Cameristi della Scala. Andrew has performed extensively across Europe and North America at renowned venues including Morse Recital Hall, Woolsey Hall, Jordan Hall, Cadogan Hall, Franz Liszt Academy, Berlin Konzerthaus, Wigmore Hall, Kaufman Centre, Société de Lecture Genève, Menuhin Hall, and Schloss Nymphenburg München. His festival appearances include Schiermonnikoogfestival, Geneva String Academy, IMS Prussia Cove, NUME Academy, Yale Norfolk Chamber Music Series, ECU Four Seasons Winter Workshop, Garda Lake String Academy, Mendelssohn on Mull Chamber Series and Crans Montana Classics. Passionate about collaboration and chamber music, he has worked closely and collaborated on stage with Shlomo Mintz, Sergey Ostrovsky, Noémie Bialobroda, Ida Kavafian, Tai Murray, Colin Carr, Ettore Causa, Emerson Quartet, St Lawrence Quartet and Doric Quartet. A previous graduate of the Yehudi Menuhin School and the New England Conservatory of Music, where he studied with Lutsia Ibragimova and Paul Biss respectively, Andrew completed his Master of Music and Master of Musical Arts degrees in 2024 at the Yale School of Music in the class of Ani Kavafian. During his time at Yale, Andrew received the prestigious Raymond M. Plank Prize, a sponsored artist residency at the UCROSS Foundation, and the Alumni Association Prize twice. Andrew has participated in masterclasses led by Leonidas Kavakos, Augustin Hadelich, Philippe Graffin, Mi-Kyung Lee, Steven Isserlis, Frank Huang, Aaron Rosand, Lukas Hagen, Ida Kavafian, and Hagai Shaham. He also received mentorship and guidance from Miriam Fried and members of the Brentano Quartet and Emerson Quartets. Andrew performs on a 1731 Nicolò Gagliano violin and W. Hill bow generously provided by a private benefactor.
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Having spent many years travelling the world for concerts, masterclasses, education and musical learning the violin should feel inspiring, rewarding, and even fun — that’s what I aim to bring to every lesson. I adapt my teaching style to each student: for beginners, it’s about building confidence and enjoying those first sounds, while for more advanced players, I focus on technique, musicality, and performance skills that take their playing to the next level. Most lessons run around 60 minutes, but for younger beginners we can keep them shorter so focus and enjoyment stay high. With over 8 years of teaching experience, I’ve worked with everyone from 5-year-olds picking up the violin for the first time to university-level students preparing for auditions and competitions. My training at the Yehudi Menuhin School, the New England Conservatory, and the Yale School of Music (two Master’s degrees) means I can draw on a wide range of methods to suit each student’s needs. I welcome students of all ages and levels — whether you’re dreaming of playing your first piece, joining an orchestra, or polishing a concerto. My goal is to make lessons motivating and to help every student feel proud of their progress.
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- 10h: ₹80
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