Participants of The Kessler Academy performing with Microcosmos Quartet.

The Kessler Academy 2025

The Kessler Academy 2025

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2025
THE ROUNDHOUSE | 181 ROUNDHOUSE MEWS | Google map
Doors open at 2:30PM. Concert at 3:00PM

Tickets available soon

featuring:

The Microcosmos Quartet:
Marc Destrubé, violin I
Andrea Siradze, violin II
Tawnya Popoff, viola
TBA, cello

The Kessler Academy’s String Orchestra
Young string players: Want to apply to the Kessler Academy? Click here.


The Kessler Academy was established to give young string players an intensive, professional experience of preparing and performing a challenging and inspiring string orchestra concert.

The initiative, led by the Microcosmos Quartet, is in its eleventh consecutive year. It promises a transformative journey of musical growth, collaboration, and mentorship for the next generation of talented musicians.

Following a week-long mentorship program of consecutive days of intensive rehearsals, emerging string professionals and advanced students take the stage to perform classical works for string orchestra. Their annual summer concert is your opportunity to be a part of the musical journey of these young artists and immerse yourself in truly inspiring performances.

The Kessler Academy is named in honour of the late Susan Kessler. Susan, her family, and friends helped bring this initiative to life in 2015 as part of the celebrations of Susan’s 100th birthday.

Programme

Benjamin Britten – Les Illuminations (soloist tba)

Michael Tippett – Concerto for Double String Orchestra