Classical

18 May 2010

Southbank Centre SE1 8XX[map]

Britten Sinfonia's acclaimed cycle of Beethoven Concertos with Imogen Cooper which has received glowing reviews and audience praise comes to its grand finale this season. On this occasion Imogen again performs and directs the orchestra in the majestic and noble 'Emperor' concerto. The first half of the programme provides an eloquent contrast with one of the finest and most spirited works of Mozart's early career, and a major work by on of the 20th century's greatest composers, Luciano Berio. Mozart: Symphony No. 35 in D major, K.385 (Haffner); Berio: Notturno for String Orchestra; Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 (Emperor). Pre-concert talk with Beethoven expert, Nicholas Marston, London - 6.15 pm.

18 May 2010

Queen Elizabeth Hall SE1 8XX[map]

Britten Sinfonia is one of Europe's most dynamic chamber orchestras which performs in many of the finest concert halls and has residencies in Cambridge, Norwich, Birmingham and Krakow with a concert series at London's Southbank Centre and Wigmore Hall. The ensemble enjoys a blossoming international profile, a recent highlight being an acclaimed tour of South America, and is frequently heard on disc, BBC Radio 3 and commercial radio.

8 February 2010

Southbank Centre SE1 8XX[map]

Purcell: Fantasia No.7 in C minor for 4 instruments; Let the night perish (Job's curse) for soprano, bass and continuo, Fantasia in F for 5 instruments, Z.745 `Upon one note'; Michael Tippett: A Lament from Divertimento from Sellinger's Round; Benjamin Britten: Les Illuminations, Op.18; Steve Reich: Duet; Nico Muhly: New work; John Adams: Shaker Loops.

3 March 2010

Wigmore Hall  W1U 2BP[map]

The sound of the oboe is explored in this concert, performed by one of the finest musicians in the UK, Nicholas Daniel. Mozart's Oboe Quartet is in effect a chamber concerto for the oboe, full of memorable melodies and charm. This is set alongside a new work by German composer, Ulrich Kreppein, Schubert's String Trio and Mozart's Adagio. The programme is completed by Colin Matthews' beautiful arrangement of Schumann's haunting lament to the moon. Franz Schubert: String Trio in B flat, D.471, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Adagio for Cor Anglais and Strings, K.580a, Oboe Quartet in F, K.370; Ulrich Kreppein: New Work (World première tour); Robert Schumann: Mondnacht.

5 May 2010

Wigmore Hall  W1U 2BP[map]

BBC New Generation artist, Gwilym Simcock sits at the meeting point of classical and jazz music. Hailed as both a gifted pianist and imaginative composer, Gwilym presents a new work in which he will also perform. Forming the perfect partner to Gwilym's work Ravel's Piano Trio has a texture of sound unusually rich for a chamber work and is known for the high level of virtuosity required. Messiaen's Louange à l'ternité de Jésus is a movement from his Quartet for the End of Time, composed while Messiaen was held in a prisoner of war camp. Gwilym Simcock: New Work* (World première tour); Olivier Messiaen: Louange à l'ternité de Jésus; Maurice Ravel: Piano Trio.

3 March 2010

Wigmore Hall  W1U 2BP[map]

A pre concert talk with Composer Ulrich Kreppein introduces his new work, commissioned by Wigmore Hall and Britten Sinfonia, to be premiered in the Lunchtime Concert.

4 December 2009

British Museum WC1B 3DG[map]

The Camden Concert Band presents a concert featuring a wide variety of music. All band members live in or go to school in Camden and are 10-18 years old.

28 January 2010

St Johns SW1P 3HA[map]

A Thursday Lunchtime Concert Series featuring Camilla Roberts on soprano and Sergey Rybin on piano.

18 December 2009

St Johns SW1P 3HA[map]

The Cardinall's Musick perform Lassus' double-choir Missa Osculetur me. William Byrd is represented by a set of Mass Propers for the Nativity of the Virgin, plus Palestrina's celebratory double-choir Magnificat.

18 January 2010

Wigmore Hall  W1U 2BP[map]

Franz Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in E flat Op. 33 No. 2 'The Joke'; Edward Elgar: Piano Quintet in A minor Op. 84; Cesar Franck: String Quartet in D.

11 December 2009

St James's Church Piccadilly W1J 9LL[map]

A Christmas carol concert in aid of The Prince's Foundation for Children and the Arts, with Penny Wilton, Ronni Ancona and John Sessions.

9 December 2009

London Wetland Centre SW13 9WT[map]

An annual Christmas carol celebration with staff and volunteers. Carols, candles and plenty of Christmas spirit.

13 December 2009

Bush Hall W12 7LJ[map]

An evening of magical carols performed by candlelight.