Clare Hadwen

Leader / Violin

A woman with short blonde hair and blue eyes wearing a shiny beige blouse with puffy sleeves and black leather pants standing against a dark background.

Clare is a founding member of the Belfast Ensemble, and has been an artistic collaborator from the outset.

She was a member of the Ulster Orchestra for over 12 years before embarking on life as a freelance violinist. She regularly tours and performs with Camerata Ireland, the National Symphony Orchestra and RTE Concert Orchestra.

Clare founded and leads the prolific Arco String Quartet and is frequently in demand as one of the city’s most versatile violinists.