After three intensive residencies in September, January and April, the 2023/24 HKF groups perform in the Recital Room for the closing concert of this year’s Hans Keller Forum.

Talland Quartet (RNCM) - Haydn String Quartet Op. 20, No. 4

Trio Havisham (RAM) - Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 2

Quartet Concrète (GSMD) - Mendelssohn String Quartet Op. 13

Lark Trio (RCS) - Ravel Piano Trio in A minor

Hans Keller Forum (HKF) is a ChamberStudio programme which provides in-depth mentorship for selected chamber ensembles from UK conservatoires. It runs as a set of 3-day residential courses held at West Road Concert Hall. The ensembles are coached by acclaimed chamber musicians Alasdair Beatson, John Myerscough and Richard Ireland.

ChamberStudio provides coaching and support to emerging professional chamber musicians. Our programmes deliver specialised training tailored to each ensemble’s needs, creating an inspiring and nurturing community for musicians who want to focus on chamber music as a central part of their career. Our masterclasses are open to observers, and our mission is to sustain and nourish the future of chamber music and to promote it as an accessible and great artform.

Sketch by Milein Cosman.

HKF is funded by the Cosman Keller Art and Music Trust, the Albert and Eugenie Frost Music Trust CIO, and Philip Carne.