MEET DUO HELLIER

“Outstanding musicianship, and a musical presence which often sounds as if there are more than just two instruments.”

Duo Hellier is an exciting British ensemble founded by violinist Rosemary Hinton and cellist Jonathan Ayling.

International performers in their own right, Rosemary and Jonathan formed Duo Hellier to showcase well known chamber masterpieces alongside lesser known and contemporary repertoire.

The duo is named after important British composers Cyril and Clifford Hellier who performed together as a violin and piano duo during the 20th century.

They also happen to be Rosemary’s Grandfather and Great Uncle!

ROSE HINTON

Violin

Rosemary Hinton gives concerts internationally as part of many of the UK’s leading symphony orchestras.

She is a member of Ensemble Mirage – Making Music Award Selected Artists 2020 – and previously was leader of the Stella Quartet.

Career highlights include performances at the Lucerne Festival, Wigmore Hall, Berliner Philharmonie, The Concertgebouw, La Scala and Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco.

JONATHAN AYLING

Cello

Jonathan Ayling leads a musically active life as soloist, chamber musician, orchestral player and teacher.

He is Co-Principal Cello of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and a regular Guest Principal with leading orchestras across the UK and abroad.

A frequent performer in the Prelude and Spotlight chamber music series at Cadogan Hall, Jonathan has also given recitals at the Aldeburgh Festival, Carnegie Hall and Wigmore Hall.