After five years, the violinist will be leaving the foundation to focus on teaching
The Benedetti Foundation has announced that its director, violinist Laura Gardiner, will be stepping down in mid-November in order to return to ‘her teaching roots’. Gardiner has led the foundation since its inception.
‘Laura began this organisation alongside me, and has been integral to its growth and achievements to date,’ said violinist Nicola Benedetti. ‘We are so grateful to Laura for all her hard work and dedication. As we look to celebrate our fifth birthday in 2025, we are planning carefully for our future, as we have much work to do for the betterment of music education in the UK.’
‘I am beyond proud of what The Benedetti Foundation has achieved over the last five years,’ said Gardiner. ‘To all those that I have personally connected with through Benedetti Sessions, Residencies, both of the flourishing Ambassador Programmes and more – what a privilege it has been. You have continually inspired me as a director, teacher, musician and human being. I look forward to keeping in touch with everyone through my continued work within the vital music education sector.
‘Thank you to the whole team, our incredible Tutors and Ambassadors, our donors and the Trustees for their support throughout these formative years at the Foundation. I can’t wait to see what the next five years for The Benedetti Foundation will look like!’
The Foundation has not yet announced a new director, but will release more details as it begins the recruitment process.
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