Alinka Rowe – Viola

Instrument / Skill

Viola

Biography

Alinka Rowe started playing the viola at an early age and is already developing a varied career as a soloist and chamber musician. Most recently, Alinka performed as a soloist at the Royal Festival Hall, St John’s Smith Square, and performed Walton’s viola concerto with the North London Symphony Orchestra. She currently studies at the Royal Academy of Music with Juan-Miguel Hernandez and Jim Sleigh, and has been awarded several prizes there, including the Wilfred Parry Brahms Prize by Lawrence Power. Alinka has performed in public masterclasses for distinguished musicians including Tabea Zimmermann, Lawrence Power, Hariolf Schlichtig and Rachel Roberts, and has performed in chamber music festivals across Europe including Swaledale Festival, Wye Valley Chamber Music Festival and Musique à Marsac. Alinka has also attended the prestigious masterclasses at the International Musicians Seminar at Prussia Cove playing for eminent musicians including Ferenc Rados, and was subsequently invited to IMS Open Chamber Music sessions. As a chamber musician, Alinka is a member of the Cassado Ensemble with cellist, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, and has performed at venues including Wigmore Hall and Perth Concert Hall. The ensemble has recorded for Decca Classics and looks forward to playing at Schloss Elmau and King’s Place later this year.