Nadia Eskandari

Violin & Viola teacher

Nadia is a Manchester-based violist, currently working as an instrumental tutor, project manager and freelancer. Having graduated from the University of Manchester with a first class degree in Music, Nadia joined the RNCM with a scholarship in September for further postgraduate study, to learn with Vicci Wardman. She has recently started working as an Ambassador for the Benedetti Foundation. 

In her performing life, Nadia has played at festivals such as Manchester Jazz Festival and Manchester International Festival. Recent performances include collaborations with prestigious artists such as Brit Award and Mercury Prize winner, Arlo Parks, Snarky Puppy’s Bill Laurance and Sam Fender. A keen chamber musician, Nadia is a founding member of the Eskandari Quartet, who regularly perform new, contemporary repertoire by upcoming composers, alongside classical canonic works. 

In her spare time, Nadia loves cooking, gaming and long walks!