Alistair Vennart is an award-winning Violist, Arranger and Educator hailing from Manchester, UK. He has collaborated with some of the world’s most renowned artists both as a Violist and Arranger, and sits comfortably within a huge range of musical genres.
Recent highlights include arranging a 60 minute programme for a collaboration between Casi Wyn and Sinfonia Cymru, orchestrating the music of Vessel for a double-bill at King’s Place, and curating a genre-defying programme for ‘Low String Quartet’.
Alistair is a member of Manchester Camerata, and plays with Manchester Collective, the Hallé, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Aurora Orchestra and Le Cercle de l’Harmonie. He has performed in many well-known concert halls across Europe, as well as touring Asia and the Middle East.
Alongside his established performance and arranging career, Alistair leads RNCM Young Violas, a free programme for children aged 5-18, and continues to be Viola Tutor at Leeds University. He is also a member of Sinfonia Cymru’s Board of Directors.
Alistair was born in Leicester, grew up in Northumberland, and now lives in Manchester. He plays on a Viola by Don Tatem, a bow by Louis Bazin, and when arranging uses Sibelius Ultimate and Reaper.
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Ali’s chair is generously supported by Realstrings. If you would like to find out more about how you can support one of our musicians, please contact our Head of Philanthropy, Ruth Ellul, by emailing her here.
