The Mavron Quartet Biography

Formed in September 2002, the Mavron Quartet is Wales’ leading string quartet. Since 2005, the Mavron Quartet has enjoyed a residency at the Gate Arts Centre, Cardiff and in 2010 was appointed the first Ensemble in Residence at the National Concert Hall of Wales, St David’s Hall, Cardiff... Continued >

 

Christiana Mavron (Violin)

Originally from Aberystwyth, Chrissie studied music for seven years in London; first with a Government scholarship to the Purcell School and then at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, leading various ensembles, including the Purcell Chamber Orchestra for the London Haydn Festival and the Buckingham Palace Investiture Orchestra... Continued >

 

Katy Rowe (Violin)

Katy grew up in Romsey. In 1999 she was awarded a scholarship to study at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where she immediately enjoyed an active involvement within the string department. Graduating with a first class honours degree and receiving the college string prize in 2002... Continued >

 

Niamh Ferris (Viola)

Originally from Co. Monaghan, Ireland, Niamh began playing the violin at the age of eight and soon realised it was a passion she wanted to pursue as she got older. In 2004 she gained a place at Birmingham Conservatoire where she started studying violin. After experimenting with the viola in her second year she fell in the love with its beautiful tone... Continued >

 

Lucy Simmonds (Cello)

Little did she know that at the age of 3 the most important decision of her life would be made for her - to play the cello. From age 3, Lucy studied cello through the Suzuki Method in London with Christine Livingstone, and went on to study with Trish McMeekin and Michael Mace at Bryanston School, passing Grade 8 with Distinction at age 14... Continued >