ABOUT US
At EMAE we believe that irrespective of age, background and training, the study of Early Music has the potential to transform individual lives through the acquisition of specialised knowledge and skills, and the development of cultural, social and economic relations.
EMAE is a private limited company and a registered charity based in Liverpool that promotes the cultural, social and economic value of Early Music through regular educational, recreational and scholarly activities.
At EMAE we believe that irrespective of age, background and training, the study of Early Music has the potential to transform individual lives through the acquisition of specialised knowledge and skills, and the development of cultural, social and economic relations.
Our Vision
Opportunity
EMAE works with young people from a wide variety of social and educational backgrounds. By challenging perceived cultural barriers, it fosters participation and confidence. It also provides the opportunity for recognition for those young people who do not thrive in the traditional routes in our region, i.e. through sporting or mainstream cultural success.
Excellence
EMAE focuses on smaller groups of young people and unashamedly drives them to a very high standard of musical performance comparable to that of the best schools and youth ensembles in the world. Unlike other similar organisations, however, EMAE provides its students with tutorials, classes, seminars, music scores, copies of historical instruments and a whole range of learning experiences at no cost.
Cohesion
EMAE delivers wider personal development and growth alongside increased musical skills. As social opportunity often comes from work and recreation together, EMAE gathers young people from different backgrounds in weekly tutorials and classes, regular seminars and international residencies.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dr Alberto Sanna
Co-Founder & Director
Renowned violinist, musicologist and educator; expertise in Early Music and international outreach.
Mark Feeny
Co-Founder and Chairman
Solicitor in Liverpool and partner at Brabners LLP; expert on tax planning, trusts and wills, and estates.
Our Team
Dr Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Adviser & Trustee
Internationally renowned, Liverpool-based screenwriter and novelist; co-creator of the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony.
Paola Nieddu
Adviser & Trustee
Project Management Officer at Fora, London; formerly Event Manager and Administrator of the Cornerstone Arts Festival in Liverpool.
Revd Dr Crispin Pailing
Adviser & Trustee
Rector of Liverpool and key figure in the civic life of the city; involved across the charitable and voluntary sector of Merseyside.
Janet Pickavance
Adviser & Trustee
Formerly Chief Executive Officer at Brabners LLP; expert in financial management and business planning.
Prof Jan Smaczny
Adviser & Trustee
Musicologist; Emeritus Professor at Queens University Belfast; authority on nineteenth-century music.
Tutors
Marino Capulli
Violin
Marino is a violinist, teacher and experienced chamber musician who has performed internationally with renowned Italian orchestras and ensembles.
Elizabeth Elliott
Violoncello
Lizzie is a freelance cellist, passionate chamber musician and teacher. She is completing a Master’s degree at The Royal Academy of Music.
Donatella Paiano
Violin & Viola
Donatella is a well-established violin and viola player and teacher. She has a PhD in Music and is a professional Suzuki and amateur Kodaly practitioner.
Awen Blandford
Violoncello
Awen is a freelance cellist, singer and teacher. A graduate of the RNCM, she has toured internationally with a variety of bands and ensembles.
Partners and Donors
The late
Mrs Diane Tod
(private donor)
The Ravensdale Trust
National Museums
Liverpool
The Hemby Trust
Philip Bates Trust
Arts Friends Merseyside
The Harding Trust
The Rushworth Trust
Liverpool Parish Church
Edwards Family
Charitable Trust
Brabners LLP
Pauline Martine
Trust
Our Vision
Virginie Keuleyan Charitable Trust
Cecil Pilkington
Charitable Trust
Price Parry Trust
Rimmer Charitable Trust
Frohlich Estate
Eleanor Rathbone Trust