Hannah Roberts
Professor of Cello
FRNCM ARCM PPRNCM
Email: [email protected]
Principal Study Violoncello tutor
Hannah Roberts is a Tutor in Cello at the RNCM and Principal Cellist with Manchester Camerata.
An internationally respected performer and teacher, she performs regularly as a soloist and chamber musician at prestigious venues and festivals both in the UK and internationally. Her duo with pianist Simon Parkin has been acclaimed in The Strad for its ‘rare ensemble and sensitive musicianship’.
Hannah is a highly committed teacher whose past and current students include well known chamber musicians, principal cellists and numerous competition winners. Hannah was made a Fellow of the RNCM in December 2011 for her contribution to the work of the College.
Current and Future Research
Performances of new solo cello works (written for me to play) by Brahim Kerkour and Christopher Mayo
Undergraduate Teaching
Teaching my class at RNCM
Running my Summer Cello Course
Giving masterclasses in other well known institutions
Postgraduate Teaching
As outlined in Undergraduate Teaching Section
Professional Activity
Numerous recitals and chamber music performances.
Concerto performances
Concerts as principal ‘cello, Manchester Camerata
Guest principal ‘cello, Halle Orchestra, Lancashire Sinfonietta
Masterclasses for RAM, Birmingham Conservatoire, RSAMD, RIAM
Founder and Director of Summer Cello Course (annually)
Consultant to numerous young professional ‘cellists on a private basis
