Lizzie Dawson

By the age of 13 Lizzie had already achieved Grade 8 with distinction, gaining a place the following year at the Junior Royal Northern College of Music studying with Deirdre Ward. 2019 saw her leading the Hallé Youth Orchestra and since then she has been studying at the full RNCM with Catherine Yates. She enjoys exploring a wide variety of styles and genres, and last year performed a new piece composed for her by Emily Pedersen, a Faber published composer, entitled “Lizzie Squared”. She has also taken part in the RNCM’s new music concert, as principal 2nd violinist, playing a mix of contemporary compositions. Future plans include continuing to learn, post graduate studies, tackling the vast repertoire for her instrument, and a fervent wish to become a professional musician.