Helena Ruinard MA(Cantab) PGDip(RCM) Violin Date of Birth: 25/04/78

ORCHESTRAL WORK · Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra- regular First Violin extra work since 2008 · City of London Sinfonia- regular First Violin extra work since 2006 · Ulster Orchestra- extra work since 2006 · Southbank Sinfonia–member 2004; Southbank Sinfonia String Ensemble since 2005 · Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Concert Orchestra- extra work since 2003 · Welsh National Opera, trial – No.3 Second Violin, 2003 · English Symphony Orchestra, trial – No.3 Second Violin, No.8 first Violin 2003-2004 · Brandenburg Sinfonia and Baroque Soloists, since 2003 · Other orchestras and ensembles, including period instrument and contemporary. London Concert Orchestra, Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra, English Chamber Opera, Opera East, Eastern Opera and King’s Camerata, 2007-2010 · Kingston Chamber Orchestra- Leader since 2008 Training · Britten Pears Orchestra – Principal Second Violin, 2002-2003 WORKSHOPS & COMMUNITY MUSIC · City of London Sinfonia workshops and family concerts, 2009 · Spitalfields Festival Music Animateur Apprenticeship Scheme, 2006-2007 · Peasmarsh Festival school workshops, 2007 · Swaledale Festival – Concerts in your Kitchen, 2007 · St Raphaels Hospice informal concert, 2005 · Southbank Sinfonia Initiatives, 2004 · Blackheath Halls Young Artists Scheme – workshops in Blackheath, 2002 · Independent workshops for schools in London and Surrey, 2002 SOLO AND CHAMBER MUSIC · The Forge Camden, London Piano School – violin/piano duo, 2010 · St James’ Piccadilly, V&A and other venues –Rosetta Trio, since 2007 · Recording for Merlin Classics of chamber works by Christopher Wright, 2006 · Westival, Taunton – Pepys Ensemble, 2006 · Ryedale Festival – Kings Camerata, 2006 · Anghiari Festival – concerto with Southbank Sinfonia, 2004 · Cambridge Music Festival - RAM Chamber Ensemble, 2003 · UK Sibelius Society, Lauderdale House, Stourbridge Local and Live etc.- Navarra Quartet, 2003-2005 · British Library series - RCM Chamber Ensemble, 2001 · Other venues and small concert societies throughout London and the southeast. EDUCATION · Royal College of Music PGDip Performance 1999-2001 · Cambridge, Selwyn College BA in Music 1996-1999 Professors • Yossi Zivoni • Susanne Stanzeleit • Micheila Comberti • AWARDS & PRIZES · Dartington International Summer School Bursary to study with Ruggiero Ricci, 2002 · Countess of Munster Award, 2000-2001 · Cambridge Intercollegiate Instrumental Award 1998; Roe Prize for Musical Performance, 1999 · National Schools' Chamber Music Competition (U16 winners), 1994 REFEREES Yossi Zivoni - Professor, RCM Yuri Zhislin - Professor, RCM MAS Homepage