Callum Smart

Critically acclaimed violinist Callum Smart enjoys an international reputation as a performer, pedagogue, and innovator. He is celebrated for the sincerity of his singing line, combining ‘a winning sense of natural authority’ (the Strad) with his ‘utterly convincing’ interpretations (BBC Music Magazine).

Smart has performed a wide range of concerti with major orchestras, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Philharmonia Orchestra, Hallé Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, European Union Chamber Orchestra, and more, in collaboration with conductors such as Vasily Petrenko, John Wilson, and Grant Llewellyn. As a recitalist, Smart performs duo and trio recitals on the world’s leading stages.

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During your stay at Orford Music, you will create unforgettable memories while evolving into the artist you aspire to be. Orford Music’s master classes are unique opportunities to work on your goals with the mentors of your choice.

The master classes include the following:

• Master classes, individual lessons or technical courses lasting 2.5 hours per week
• Opportunity to perform in student concerts
• Access to a collaborative pianist
• Networking activities with faculty members and the student community
• Accommodation in double occupancy and three meals per day.
• Practice studios equipped with pianos (available from 7AM to 12AM)
• Housekeeping, laundry facilities, parking, and free Wi-Fi
• Free tickets for concerts at Salle Gilles-Lefebvre (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to discover the beautiful landscapes of Parc national du Mont-Orford, the majestic Lake Memphremagog, and the tourist activities of the city of Magog
• Rehearsal studios equipped with pianos (available from 6AM to 11PM)