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Kristen Nielsen

Violin

Professional Orchestral Experience

  • New London Orchestra, 2023
  • Fidelio Orchestra, 2022
  • Orion Orchestra, 2021 - present

Orchestral Training

  • Foyle Future Firsts Scheme deputy, rehearsal session 2022 
  • Side-by-side Project with London Philharmonic Orchestra and players from the RAM, 2022
  • Royal Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra 2021-2023
  • Manchester University Symphony Orchestra, Concertmaster

Solo and Chamber

  • Solo Violin Recital at the Royal Academy of Music, 2023
  • Royal Academy of Music ‘Bach in Leipzig’ Concert with Iain Ledingham, 1st Violin May 2022
  • Nielsen Quartet; Performance at the Benedetto Marcello Music Conservatory in Venice, Oct 2017
  • Manchester University Chamber Orchestra (concertmaster)

Recordings & Commercial

  • ITV Premier: ‘Champions Full Gallop’ Event, June 2023
  • Conservative Party UK Private Event, March 2025
  • Concert with Vidya Sagar (Bollywood Film Composer) March 2025 
  • Royal Academy of Music Soloists Ensemble: Recording with Trevor Pinnock, March 2023

Teaching/Learning & Participation and Outreach 

  • Junior RAM – FSE (First Strings Experience) Upper Strings Fellow: September 2023- Present
  • Visiting Music Teacher - Newton Prep School: September 2023- Present
  • Lead Instrumental Ambassador for the Benedetti Foundation: January 2023- December 2023
  • Teaching Ambassador for the Benedetti Foundation: January 2022 – December 2022
  • Volunteer: Awards for Young Musicians and Open Academy: October- November 2022
    • mentoring students (aged 11-15) on the AYM scheme
  • Rhyl Primary School and Open Academy Project: November 2022
    • interactive workshop to children from year 3 to year 6 
  • Special Virtuosi: February 2020-June 2021
    • A music making group based at the RNCM for children and adults with additional needs 

Masterclasses

  • Solo: Gary Pomeroy 2018, Lana Trotovšek, 2016
  • Ensemble: Nicola Benedetti, 2015

Education & Qualifications

  • Royal Academy of Music 2021-2023
    • MMus (Performance): Distinction
    • LRAM June 2022
  • The University of Manchester 2018-2021
    • BMus (HONS): First-Class June 2021

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Instruments
Violin