Strings at King's - Talking With Teachers

Talking With Teachers

Associate Professor Goetz Richter returns to present this series of masterclasses and discussions with notable pedagogues throughout 2024. Each evening brings together Associate Professor Dr. Richter and one of his learned colleagues for an evening of open discussion surrounding string playing, pedagogy, performance, and culture. This is a rare opportunity to connect and learn with celebrated teachers and performers who are not normally available to the general public. Each evening will feature 3 students performing in a practical workshop as our guests demonstrate and contextualise the application of their ideas, their pedagogy, and their philosophies. 

These events are for students, performers, teachers, supporters of students, and anyone else who is interested in musical teaching and learning at the highest levels. Come with questions, queries and insights to share and discuss with these fascinating pedagogues and the attending audience. Tickets allow either attendance at the event, or a link to view the event anywhere in the world. 

Seminar 1- 6:30pm (Tuesday 2 April) - Guest Timothy Kantor
Seminar 2 - 6:30pm (Tuesday 18 June) - Guest ALEX HENERY- Principal Bass SSO
Seminar 3 - 6:30pm (Tuesday 24 September) - Guest TBA
Seminar 4 - 6:30pm (Tuesday 19 November) - Guest TBA

Seminar 2-

Dr. Goetz Richter AM, Associate Professor at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and President of AUSTA (NSW) talks with performer and teacher Alex Henery, Principal Bass of the Sydney Symphony and highly regarded string teacher about central pedagogical topics. Talking with Teachers covers topics of instrumental learning and teaching, details of technique and development, practice and performance and the role of parents and schools in the development of string players. There will be opportunity for engaged discussion with the audience, teachers, parents and students. The discussion will be contextualised by a practical workshop when Mr Henery will work with performance students in a masterclass setting. 

Alex Henery is an internationally successful performer and a leading teacher of double bass. Principal Double Bass with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and a teacher at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Alex has transformed double bass playing in Australia over the past decades enabling a large number of his students to embark on significant international performance careers. Many of his former students perform with major Australian and European orchestras and Alex’ pedagogical impact has extended far beyond his immediate teaching practice.