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Instructor since June 2026
Viola & Violin Lessons: Learn solid technique, beautiful tone production and musical expression while building a strong foundation.
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Whether you are just beginning your journey or looking to refine your artistry, I offer tailored guidance to help you grow with confidence and joy.
Viola & Violin Lessons: Learn solid technique, beautiful tone production and musical expression while building a strong foundation.
Together, we will work on what matters most to you: technique and your sound, your expression and your unique voice as a musician.
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Bring your own viola or violin
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  • South Croydon, UK
About Me
Mircea Belei (Mitch) is a Romanian-born British violist based in London, UK and is a keen orchestra and chamber music player. He has performed in venues with a great tradition such as Musikverein Vienna, Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Barbican Concert Hall, Cadogan Hall, etc. He has worked with many conductors including Vladimir Ashkenazy, Andres Orozco-Estrada, Stefan Vladar, Olaris Elts, Rafael Payare, John Axelrod, Sascha Goetzel,
Leif Segerstam, Milan Horvat and soloists like Mstislav Rostropovich, Maxim Vengerov, Nigel Kennedy, Mihaela Ursuleasa, Julian Rachlin, Sharon Kam,
Nicola Benedetti, Heinrich Schiff, to mention just a few.

He very often performs as guest principal but also tutti viola, most notably London Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra,
London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Concert Orchestra, London Metropolitan Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra,
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, RTE National Symphony Orchestra, Britten Sinfonia, Ulster Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales,
Porto Symphony Orchestra, Transylvania Philharmonic Orchestra, International Orchestra of Styria, Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra,
Graz Symphony Orchestra, Madeira Classical Orchestra, Tyrolean Opera House Innsbruck and the list goes on.

Mitch is part of countless movies as a session player and a musician actor, worth mentioning Wonder Woman,
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Judy, Dumbo 2019, The Death of Stalin, Bohemian Rhapsody, The Crown,
Enola Holmes 2, The Equalizer 3.
​He was also involved in numerous recordings and performed alongside pop, electronic, rock and jazz musicians, some of whom are very well known:
Melody Gardot, Public Service Broadcasting, Stewart Copeland, Jonny Greenwood and Royce Wood Junior.

​In addition to his orchestral projects, he is a devoted performer of chamber music and has given concerts with various chamber groups in Europe and Asia. He took part in numerous International Music Festivals in France, Austria, Romania,
United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Hungary, China and Hong Kong.
He was a member of the Modulus quartet between 2015-2022. They have been touring the UK and Europe
and have been broadcasted on different national and international radio and TV stations, including BBC Radio 3 - In Tune.
Education
Sigismund Toduta Music College in Cluj, Romania, with prof. Marinela Nan

"Gh. Dima" Music Academy in Cluj, Romania
with prof. Marius Suarasan - member of The Transylvanian Quartet

University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, Austria
with prof. Matthias Maurer, former principal viola of the
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam
Experience / Qualifications
London Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra,
London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Concert Orchestra, London Metropolitan Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra,
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, RTE National Symphony Orchestra, Britten Sinfonia, Ulster Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales,
Porto Symphony Orchestra, Transylvania Philharmonic Orchestra, International Orchestra of Styria, Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra,
Graz Symphony Orchestra, Madeira Classical Orchestra, Tyrolean Opera House Innsbruck
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Romanian
German
Skills
Musical styles:
Classical
Baroque
Contemporary
Playing techniques:
Vibrato
Scales & arpeggios
Intonation
Bowing techniques
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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