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PERFORMEr
Eleanor Waddington is an experienced Viola player from Kent, based in Manchester. Having recently graduated with Distinction in her ‘Masters in Performance with Artistic Research’ from the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Eleanor is embarking on her career as a freelance violist and teacher. Her most recent highlights include performances with Manchester Camerata and Lincolnshire Chamber Orchestra.Eleanor’s time at RNCM saw her frequently perform as Principal Viola in symphonic, chamber and operatic projects. Performances included: Viola 1 in their performance of Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos, Prologue; Principal Viola in the RNCM Symphony Orchestra performance of Sibelius’ Symphony No.3; and Solo Viola 2 in the RNCM Chamber Orchestra performance of Reich’s Music for Ensemble and Orchestra with Andriessen (arr. Rundell) Rosa’s Horses. Eleanor was also fortunate enough to be selected as a participant of the Manchester Camerata Professional Experience Scheme 2020/21 as well as being selected to perform as part of RNCM’s 21c Global Orchestra, which involved collaborating with musicians from across the globe in a celebration of what an orchestra could be in the 21st Century.Alongside these engagements, Eleanor collaborates and workshopping with composers to create new music. Eleanor has worked closely with Po Hang Yuen on the recording of his piece Modal Duplexity and recorded an immersive theatre project with Henry Page, Emily Pederson and the New Artist Collective. Most recently, Eleanor has joined a pioneering new opera group Opera Junction. Which aims to harness the power of opera to create entertainment pieces encouraging critical thought on contemporary issues.
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2024
26th April - String Infusion - Tom Spence 40th Birthday Celebration Show Floral Pavillion Theatre, New Brighton
27th April Allegranza Chamber Orchestra - Handel's Messiah (Co-Principal) Victoria Hall, Sheffield
5th June - The Carpenters Story (Viola) Liverpool Empire Theatre
past engagements
2024
9th February - Hive Sinfonia - Debussy arr. Ravel Pour le Piano, II: Sarabande, Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1, Schubert Symphony No. 3 (Principal) The Anthony Burgess Foundation
10th March - The Carpenters Story (Viola) The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
23rd March - Lincolnshire Chamber Orchestra - St John's Passion (Co-Principal) Lincoln Cathedral
27th March - The Carpenters Story (Viola) New Wimbledon Theatre
2nd April - The Carpenters Story (Viola) Hall for Cornwall, Truro
2023
19th March - Oldham Symphony Orchestra - Bruch Romanze in G (Soloist) St Paul's Church Royton
25th March - Lincolnshire Chamber Orchestra - St John Passion (Co-Principal) Lincoln Cathedral
10th June - Symphonia Verbum Orchestra - Summer Spectacular King's Hall, Stoke
21st–23rd June - RNCM Symphony Orchestra - 50th Anniversary Gala RNCM Concert Hall
4th July - Manchester Youth Sinfonia - Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5 (Principal) Holy Name Church, Manchester
18th–22nd July - Ensemble Theatre - Community Project: Titanic - The Musical (Musical Director) Festival Hall, Denton
18th and 26th August - Manchester Camerata - Hacienda Classical (Co-Principal) Durham and Margate
30 August–2 September - Cumbria Opera Group - Don Giovanni Victoria Hall, Grange-over-Sans
7th October - Hive Sinfonia - Brahms Symphony No.2 (Principal) Holy Name Church, Manchester
18th and 19th October - Martin Bussey - Timeless Figure, The Anthony Burgess Foundation
25th November - Lincolnshire Chamber Orchestra - Handel's Messiah Lincoln Cathedral
19th December - The Official Carpenters Story - Yorkmas York Barbican
2022
10 December - Manchester Camerata - Handel's Messiah
19 November - Lincolnshire Chamber Orchestra - Handel's Messiah (Co-Principal)
5 November - Symphonia Verbum Orchestra - Elgar's Enigma Variations (Co-Principal)
4 November - RNCM Symphony Orchetsra - Mahler's 10th Symphony
8 July - RNCM Global 21 Orchestra - Andriessen's Workers Union
1 July - RNCM Symphony Concert - Shostakovich's 8th Symphony
Teacher
Eleanor Waddington is an experienced Viola player from Kent, based in Manchester. She has a Distinction-Class MMus from the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) and a First-Class MusB (Hons) degree from the University of Manchester. Her recent performances include playing with Manchester Camerata and working under the baton of Sir Mark Elder. Eleanor has been teaching violin and viola for the last 7 years and is passionate about the enjoyment of music over everything else.Alongside her private teaching work, Eleanor is an Upper-Strings Tutor at Yorkshire Young Musicians in Leeds, teaching and coaching talented young people in performing and collaborating; and a peripatetic teacher at The Hathershaw College in Oldham, teaching group violin/viola to 11–13-year- olds following the Music in Secondary Schools Trust group tuition curriculum. Eleanor aims to provide unique experiences for all her students, ensuring the lessons are tailored to the individual ensuring enjoyment is her top priority.Eleanor also works closely within her community to provide musical opportunities across Greater Manchester. Eleanor works with two local amateur orchestras, Oldham Symphony Orchestra and Abney Orchestra, providing string sectionals aimed at building confidence and enjoyment in performance.Eleanor's most recent venture is collaborating with Ensemble Theatre on their inclusive production of Titanic: The Musical. Eleanor is excited to be part of this project which is bringing a live theatre production to Denton Festival Hall for the first time in 25 years!If you are interested in lessons please contact me through the contact page
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events
Eleanor can provide bespoke performances for any special occasion. From String Quartets to Vocalists or solo string performances.We have extensive repertoire lists and are willing take requests prior to the event. If it is a song not on our list, we can also arrange this for you.Contact us for most up to date prices and information
If you are looking specifically for a Wedding, check out our packages on our Weddings Page
wedding packages
If you looking to add music to your special day, please take a look at the packages below and contact us for the most up-to-date information
Contact us for a bespoke quote
Option 1: Ceremony of 1–1.5 hours, including guest arrival, bridal entrance, register signing (or other ceremonious backings) and couple exitOption 2: Drinks Reception, 2 x 45m sets of background music.Option 3: Wedding Breakfast, 2 x 45m sets of background music
Travel beyond a 15mile radius of Manchester City Centre is charged at 45p/mile
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Price Packages
Package | Option Choices | Prices * | Extras |
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BRONZE | Choose One | from £300 | |
SILVER | Choose Two | from £400 | |
GOLD | Choose Three | from £500 | Up to 3 bespoke arrangements |
PLATINUM | Choose Three | from £550 | Up to 3 bespoke arrangements PLUS a keepsake package |
* Quoted prices for guidance only, please contact us for a quote.
Add ons
Extra 45m set (from £100)
Up to 3 bespoke arrangements (from £50)
A keepsake package (from £50) Options include framed sheet music, recording and more
Contact
Please get in touch. All enquiries will be responded to as soon as possible.
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eleanorwaddington@icloud.com
07934 253808
If you are contacting about music for an event, please provide as much information as you can about the type of event and the date/time.
Event Enquiries
Please use the form below to ask about event availabilities. All enquiries will be responded to as soon as possible.
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