Name: Scintilla Quartet
Start: 2026-01-16T13:10:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-16T14:00:00+00:00
Location: St James's Church, Piccadilly

The Scintilla Quartet are an exciting young ensemble comprised of musicians studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
About this Event

Experience inspiring performances by top emerging artists in our historic venue, renowned for its superb acoustics. Our recitals are programmed in collaboration with leading music colleges and charities, providing a platform for the stars of tomorrow. Discover exceptional talent in a unique settting.

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Programme

W. A Mozart: Adagio and Fugue in C minor

M. Ravel: String Quartet in F Major

Artist Bio

Paloma Bharucha – violin
Yuliia Sozanska- violin
Theo Hayward – viola
Cameron Walls – cello

Formed in 2024, the Scintilla Quartet are an exciting young ensemble comprised of musicians studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London. They regularly receive coachings from a plethora of world class musicians, such as Anthony Marwood, Marije Johnston, and members of the Doric, Castalian and Barbican Quartets.
Notable performances include a public masterclass with Lawrence Power, and a performance of contemporary music with the Academy Manson Ensemble under the baton of Colin Currie.

The Quartet recently placed 2nd in the Nina Drucker Haydn prize and 3rd in the Historical Women Composers Prize within the Academy. They were honoured to be guest artists at the 2025 iteration of the Halstead Music Festival, which they are excited to return to this coming summer. They successfully auditioned for the Frost ASSET Scheme and are delighted to work with their mentor Hélène Clement over the next year. Some of their more recent performances include the Ravel at 150 project and a harp chamber concert series. They look forward to upcoming lunchtime and evening concerts exploring new repertoire.

Presented in association with the Royal Academy of Music