The enjoyment of playing chamber music provides an essential awareness and responsibility not inherent in other musical disciplines such as orchestral playing. The progress made in each eight or ten day course is musically and technically remarkable. By concentrating on ensemble work Pro Corda aims to develop the players’ individuality of expression, interpretative imagination, true intonation, care for nuance and a genuine sense of responsibility to the ensemble.

A dedicated and inspirational team of coaches drawn from some of Europe’s finest performers and teachers has given Pro Corda an unrivalled reputation for the quality of its coaching and student performance. Visiting artists and ensembles give workshops, masterclasses and performances. Recent visitors have included Sir Colin Davis, the Wihan String Quartet, Midori, the Israel Piano Trio and the Gould Piano Trio.

The home of Pro Corda is the medieval Leiston Abbey near the coast in rural Suffolk. Courses are also held at Wells in Somerset and Baldersby Park near Thirsk in North Yorkshire.