Leslie Townsend

 

Violin Teacher

Originally from London, UK, Leslie is classically trained in violin and piano. Studying in three world famous conservatories his performing career has taken him on tour in Africa, Europe, Canada and Asia. Inspired and supported by amazing teachers and family, starting at 8 he quickly made progress and at 14 played as soloist in Vivaldi’s ‘Winter’. Yehudi Menuhin called him ‘a player of passion and interest’. In search of his family and musical heritage he studied in Russia,where his great grandmother had studied piano. Returning to England his string quartet won prizes at Trinity Laban and nationally before touring France and Switzerland. In Vienna he learned the precision and gracefulness of the Viennese style;before starting a busy playing career including: Music Theatre tours in Holland and Belgium, working for the BBC and teaching students.