Gina McCormack

Gina McCormack is a Professor of Violin at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), renowned as one of Britain’s leading violinists. She leads a distinguished career in solo and chamber music performances, having been first violinist of the Sorrel Quartet (13 years) and later the Brodsky Quartet. She has recorded extensively, including Shostakovich quartets and works by Britten, Mendelssohn, and Elgar. Her duo partnership with pianist Nigel Clayton emphasizes recital work.

• Former Professorial roles: Trinity Laban Conservatoire (11 years), Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (7 years).
• Collaborations: Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures productions (including iconic “Swan Lake”), London Chamber Orchestra.

Education: Studied with György Pauk at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, attended masterclasses with Sandor Vegh, Dorothy DeLay, and others.

Research interests focus on violin technique, chamber music interpretation, and pedagogy. Her recordings have earned critical acclaim, blending technical mastery with expressive artistry.

Awards: Multiple competition prizes, notable discography recognitions, and patronage roles including Patron of Music in Peebles to support young musicians.

Labs/Teams: Active with the Sorrel Quartet, Brodsky Quartet, and New Adventures orchestra. Current focus: Solo performances and teaching at RNCM.