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| 1 July 2022 | |
| 7.30pm St James's Church, Piccadilly St James's Church, 197 Piccadilly, London West Central London W1J 9LL United Kingdom Details: St James's Church, Piccadilly Web site 03336663366 £22, £28, £38 | Brahms and The Great Romantics, by Candlelight Shlomy Dobrinsky, violin Meghan Cassidy, viola Katherine Jenkinson, cello Dave Brown, double bass Warren Mailley-Smith, piano Brahms – Scherzo in C Minor Farrenc - Piano Quintet in A Minor Op.30 Schubert - Trout Quintet Now in its fifth season, the Piccadilly Chamber Music Series is delighted to present five concerts exploring the chamber music of Johannes Brahms alongside music of other great romantic composers who influenced this towering genius - or who were directly influenced by Brahms himself. The final concert of our 2022 series features the well-loved 'Trout Quintet' by Schubert with the added dimension of double-bass, concluding with Louise Farrenc’s acclaimed Piano Quintet in A minor for the same forces, with a ravishingly beautiful slow movement. These two hugely appealing works are linked together with a performance of Brahms’ Scherzo in C minor for violin and piano from the ‘FAE Sonata’. Tonight’s musicians have collectively performed with many of the world’s greatest orchestras, conductors and in the most prestigious Chamber Music Festivals in the UK and abroad. Their breathtaking range of combined musical experience and virtuosity will ensure this thrilling programme is a night to remember! Set in the heart of London’s West End, The Piccadilly Chamber Music Series provides an exciting new platform for some of the UK’s most outstanding musicians and a new opportunity for audiences to hear some of the world’s greatest chamber music masterpieces performed in an inspiring setting. Each concert showcases some of the UK’s greatest musicians in displays of enormous virtuosity and sublime calmness. |
| 2 July 2022 | |
| 7.30pm St James's Church, Piccadilly 197 Piccadilly, London West Central London W1J 9LL United Kingdom Details: Web site 03336663366 £38, £28, £22 | Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight Warren Mailley-Smith - Piano Programme Beethoven – Sonata in C sharp minor, (‘Moonlight Sonata) Chopin – Nocturne in C sharp min - Posthum. Chopin - Fantasy Impromptu Op 66 Chopin - Ballade No. 1 in G minor Op 23 Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody No 2 Beethoven – Sonata in F minor, Op 57 (‘Appassionata Sonata’) Liszt - La Campanella Debussy - Clair de Lune Rachmaninov – Prelude in C sharp minor 3 Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue On Saturday 2nd July at St James Piccadilly, the renowned British Concert Pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, plays Gershwin's epic Rhapsody in Blue and other popular classics to celebrate the summer in Central London. Warren is a favourite with UK audiences, well-known for his incredible feat of learning to play all 3.5 million notes of Chopin’s piano music from memory and hailed by the critics as an “epic achievement” He is one of the busiest concert pianists of his generation, giving over 100 solo performances in the UK alone yearly. He has performed for the Royal Family over 30 occasions and his last CD was featured by Classic FM as CD of the Week "Stunning" Classic FM |
| 7.30pm Jacqueline du Pré Music Building St Hilda's College, Cowley Place Oxford OX4 1DY United Kingdom Details: Mollie Lewis Web site +441865980980 £30 (students £5) | Immortal Beloved Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Jessica Duchen narrator Benjamin Appl baritone Manon Fischer-Dieskau piano Soloists of the Oxford Philharmonic Beethoven Excerpt from Andante favori, WoO 57 Beethoven Andenken, WoO 136 Beethoven An die Hoffnung, Op. 32 Beethoven String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95 Beethoven An die ferne Geliebte, Op. 98 Beethoven Resignation, Wo0 149 Beethoven Bagatelle in E flat major, Op. 126 No. 6 Beethoven Der schwer gefaßte Entschluß from String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135 The identity of the 'Immortal Beloved', to whom Beethoven wrote an unaddressed love letter in 1812, has been so well protected that she remains a mystery to this day - or almost. Until the late 20th century the significance of one candidate was virtually wiped from history. Could this be her? In her recently published novel, Immortal, author and music critic. Jessica Duchen explores the tragic history of this extraordinary woman, and what appears to be her long influence on Beethoven and his music. This narrated concert brings a heart-breaking love story to life while demonstrating its heroine's enduring presence in Beethoven's works. |
| 29 June 2022 until 3 July 2022 | |
| Budapest Hungary Details: Web site | 6th International choir and orchestra festival in Budapest Budapest – a city with one of the best locations in the world: No visitor of the Hungarian capital can resist its beauty. The city enchants, impresses, and fascinates at the same time. The Danube divides the city into the hilly Buda and the flat Pest. The most interesting attractions of Budapest are the Fishermen's Bastion, the Mathias Church, the Royal Castle, the Citadel, and the Parliament building. It is here, “by the beautiful blue Danube,” that the Budapest Music Festival takes place. |
| 28 June 2022 until 3 July 2022 | |
| Opera Holland Park Opera Holland Park Theatre, Ilchester Place, London W86LU United Kingdom Details: Web site | Curated by Julien Van Mellaerts and Dylan Perez, the Opera in Song series returns with an expanded p |
| 7 July 2022 | |
| 7.30pm Crypt on the Green Clerkenwell Close Clerkenwell London EC1R 0EA United Kingdom Details: Liz Aram Web site 07812 599340 £16/£14 | Songs for a Summer's Eve Collegium Musicum of London Chamber Choir. Conductor: Greg Morris Choral music by Brahms, Vaughan Williams, Delius, Elgar, Whitacre and The Beach Boys, as well as some spectacular musical surprises combine to make up a varied and eclectic programme of songs for midsummer – from one of London’s liveliest and most accomplished vocal ensembles. CML returns to the theme of summer for the choir’s latest uplifting visit to the Crypt on the Green in lively Clerkenwell. And after the last couple of years of almost unremitting misery – aren’t we all in need of cheering up? Choral music by Brahms, Vaughan Williams, Delius, Elgar, Whitacre and The Beach Boys, as well as some spectacular musical surprises combine to make up a varied and eclectic programme of songs for midsummer – from one of London’s liveliest and most accomplished vocal ensembles. |
| 9 July 2022 | |
| 7.30pm Manchester Cathedral Victoria Street Manchester M3 1SX United Kingdom Details: Web site 03336663366 £15, £19, £25, £28, £38 | Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight Warren Mailley-Smith, Piano Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14 in C# minor, Op. 27, No. 2 "Moonlight Sonata" Chopin's Nocturne in C# minor, No. 20 posth. Chopin's Fantasy-Impromptu in C# minor, Op. 66 posth. Chopin's Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23 Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C# minor Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 27 in F minor, Op 57 "Appassionata Sonata" Liszt's Un Sospiro Debussy's Clair de lune Rachmaninov's Prelude in C# minor, Op. 3, No. 2 Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue Enjoy an outstanding performance of timeless piano works in the beautiful setting of Manchester Cathedral by Candlelight Spectacular British Concert Pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith performs a selection of sensational works for solo piano. Treat yourself and your loved ones to an evening of stunning classical music by candlelight at the stunning Manchester Cathedral for an evening to remember. |
| 7.30pm Queen Elizabeth Hall Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX United Kingdom Details: Web site £20-£27 | Women Composers Festival London Oriana Choir Edinburgh Singers Southern Spirit Singers Students of Archer Academy Tuxedo: Dust Bowl No 2 - Hannah Kendall Home - Jessica Curry I loved you first - Jessica Curry In the Blue - Anna Disley-Simpson Salve Regina - Rebecca Dale So true a fool is love - Cheryl Frances-Hoad Who we are - Kerry Andrew Regina Caeli - Cecilia McDowall Green Fingers - Shruthi Rajasekar These things shall be - Ailsa Dixon In Lak'ech - Tara Mack Butterfly - Mia Makaroff Underneath the Stars - Kate Rusby, arranged for choir by Jim Clements Swept Away - Sarah Quartel Celebrating the power, diversity and genius of women composers past and present, London Oriana Choir brings together guest choirs from around the UK for an evening of choral music, including a commission by Hannah Kendall. Alongside London Oriana Choir, Edinburgh Singers, Southern Spirit Singers and Archer Academy reflect the breadth and depth of music and styles composed by women, which is now recognised and performed up and down the country. All the choirs come together at the end of the evening to perform the rousing finale. This evening's concert represents the culmination of London Oriana Choir’s pioneering five15 initiative to champion women composers with new commissions, increased programming, workshops, recordings and an online anthology. Many of the commissions are performed by the choir tonight. Shortly celebrating its 50th anniversary, London Oriana Choir regularly performs in the capital, around the country and abroad under the leadership of musical director Dominic Ellis-Peckham. |
| Carnegie Hall 881 Seventh Avenue New York 10016 United States of America Details: Carnegie Hall Box Office Web site 212-247-7800 $20-$80 | Turtle Creek Chorale Presents: Let Us March On! Sean Mikel Baugh, Artistic Director and Conductor Turtle Creek Chorale Members of the Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus Additional artists to be announced MARQUES L.A. GARRETT Dreamland: Tulsa 1921 (World Premiere) And works by John Legend, J.W. Johnson, J.R. Johnson, and others Following the two-year anniversary of the protests of the murder of George Floyd, Turtle Creek Chorale will play Carnegie Hall Saturday, July 9 at 8:00 PM with the world premiere of the choral theater piece, “Dreamland: Tulsa, 1921” by librettist Sandra Seaton and composer Marques Garrett. Utilizing a massive chorus, orchestra, and actors, “Dreamland: Tulsa, 1921" tells the true story of the victims who lost everything in the all-Black Greenwood neighborhood of the Tulsa Race Massacre and acknowledges the efforts still needed to achieve a brighter future for people of color in our communities. The second act of the evening will feature uplifting choral anthems by black composers, including another world premiere of the provocative “Where Are the Bodies?” by Dallas-based composer Reginal White, along with many pieces dealing with the subjects of racial equity and social justice. Ranging from powerful and dynamic to challenging and provocative, the program will surely educate us on the continuing experiences of our Black siblings and also explore the prospect of moving forward, of reconciliation, and of hope. The evening will also welcome members of the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus as guests of the Chorale. |
| 15 July 2022 | |
| 7.30pm St Giles' Cathedral High Street, Edinburgh Edinburgh EH11RE United Kingdom Details: Web site 03336663366 £38, £28, £19 | Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Warren Mailley-Smith (piano) Liam Lynch (violin) Bach - Double Violin Concerto in D min Bach - Piano Concerto in D min Vivaldi – Four Seasons On Friday 15th July in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral, the outstanding musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform a spectacular selection of Bach and Vivaldi by Candlelight in a hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! 'Stunning' - Classic FM |
| 7.30pm Olivier Hall St Edward's School, Woodstock Road Oxford OX2 7NN United Kingdom Details: Mollie Lewis Web site +441865980980 £32 £26 £18 £10 (students £5) | Summer Series I - Baroque Favourites Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Ewan Millar oboe Soloists of the Oxford Philharmonic Marios Papadopoulos harpsichord/director Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048 Marcello Oboe Concerto Handel Water Music Suite No. 3 in G major, HWV 350 Albinoni Adagio in G minor Pachelbel Canon in D major Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049 In the beautiful surroundings of the new Olivier Hall and St Martin-in-the-Fields, soloists from the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra take you to the cradle of musical civilization - the Italian baroque. The works by Albinoni and Pachelbel have become justifiably famous, even if the Oboe Concerto by Marcello remains a well-kept secret. Bach admired this regal, yearning and introspective piece enough to transcribe it for organ, before flooding his own Brandenburg Concertos with a distinctly Italian style of bustling musical conversation. Handel's ceremonial Water Music completes this baroque cornucopia led by our own outstanding musicians. |
| 16 July 2022 | |
| 7.30pm St Mary's Cathedral St Mary’s Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh Edinburgh EH12 5AW United Kingdom Details: St Mary's Cathedral Web site 03336663366 £19, £29, £38 | Chopin and Champagne by Candlelight - Etudes Op.25 Warren Mailley-Smith, piano F. Chopin: Etudes Op.25 Nos. 1-12 and other selected works |
| 7.30pm St James's Church, Piccadilly 197 Piccadilly, London West Central London W1J 9LL United Kingdom Details: St James's Church, Piccadilly Web site 03336663366 £22, £28, £38 | Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Orchestra Martyn Jackson - violin soloist/guest leader Bach - Double Violin Concerto in D minor Bach - Violin concerto in E major Vivaldi – Four Seasons The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St James Church Piccadilly. A hugely appealing programme also including two magnificent Bach concertos, and designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! The Piccadilly Sinfonietta is one of the UK’s most exciting young ensembles. Founded in 2018, the ensemble has performed in halls throughout the UK including London, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Manchester and further afield. The Piccadilly Sinfonia exists to perform the world’s greatest classical music in the UK’s most historic venues. |
| 7.30pm St Marin-in-the Fields Trafalgar Square London WC2N 4JJ United Kingdom Details: Mollie Lewis Web site +441865980980 £32 £26 £18 £10 (students £5) | Summer Series I - Baroque Favourites Oxford Philharmonic orchestra Ewan Millar oboe Soloists of the Oxford Philharmonic Marios Papadopoulos harpsichord/director Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048 Marcello Oboe Concerto Handel Water Music Suite No. 3 in G major, HWV 350 Albinoni Adagio in G minor Pachelbel Canon in D major Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049 In the beautiful surroundings of the new Olivier Hall and St Martin-in-the-Fields, soloists from the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra take you to the cradle of musical civilization - the Italian baroque. The works by Albinoni and Pachelbel have become justifiably famous, even if the Oboe Concerti by Marcello remains a well-kept secret. Bach admired this regal, yearning and introspective piece enough to transcribe it for organ, before flooding his own Brandenburg Concertos with a distinctly Italian style of bustling musical conversation. Handel's ceremonial Water Music completes this baroque cornucopia led by or own outstanding musicians. |
| 7.30pm St Mary's Cathedral Palmerston Place, Edinburgh Ely EH12 5AW United Kingdom Details: Web site 03336663366 £19, £29, £38 | Chopin and Champagne by Candlelight - Etudes Op.25 Warren Mailley-Smith Programme (All Chopin): Prelude in A-Flat, Op. Posth. Waltz in Ab op.69 no.1 (1835) L'Adieu Polonaise-Fantaisie in Ab op.61 (1846) Nocturne No. 12 in G, Op. 37, No. 2 Twelve Études op.25 (1833-37) Few things are more magical than hearing the world’s most breath-taking classical music being performed live by a brilliant concert pianist in beautiful surroundings, by the flicker of candlelight with a glass of champagne in hand. This experience comes to life on Saturday 16th July at St Mary’s Cathedral when it plays host to a programme of Chopin’s most virtuosic and romantic music. The complimentary Champagne will be served from 7pm. Conveniently situated near Haymarket Station, there is a wide choice of nearby restaurants and bars to complete your night out. Whether you are planning a date or treating family and friends, you have everything on your doorstep for the perfect evening. Concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith is a favourite with UK audiences, well-known for his incredible feat of learning to play all 3.5 million notes of Chopin’s piano music from memory and hailed by the critics as an “epic achievement” He is one of the busiest concert pianists of his generation, giving over 100 solo performances in the UK alone yearly. He has performed for the Royal Family over 30 occasions and his last CD was featured by Classic FM as CD of the Week Forget your busy week and treat yourself to an evening of relaxing and invigorating classical music performed with charm and humour by one of the UK’s most brilliant musicians. “Tall and talented, Warren Mailley-Smith is the embodiment of a modern romantic concert pianist…” – Musical Opinion |
| 22 July 2022 | |
| 6.30pm 1901 Arts Club 7 Exton St, Lambeth, London SE1 8UE Lambeth SE1 8UE United Kingdom Details: Web site 03336663366 £35 | Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight | Etudes Op 25 (6.30pm and 9pm) Warren Mailley-Smith, Piano All Chopin: Prelude in A-Flat, Op. Posth. Waltz in Ab op.69 no.1 (1835) L'Adieu Polonaise-Fantaisie in Ab op.61 (1846) Nocturne No. 12 in G, Op. 37, No. 2 Twelve Études op.25 (1833-37) Celebrate the end of the week with a pre-dinner (6.30pm) or post-dinner (9pm) performance of Chopin, complete with a complimentary champagne reception! Few things are more magical than hearing the world’s most breath-taking classical music being performed live by a brilliant concert pianist in beautiful surroundings, by the flicker of candlelight with a glass of champagne in hand. This experience comes to life on Friday 22nd July at the 1901 Arts Club when it plays host to a programme of Chopin’s most virtuosic and romantic music. Note - the complimentary Champagne is served from 30mins before the start of the concert. 'Stunning' Classic FM |
| 27 July 2022 until 31 July 2022 | |
| Tuscany Italy Details: Web site | 12th Toscana Music Festival Tuscany - country of cypress trees and soft hills Italy’s most popular holiday region is renowned for its joy of life, culinary delights and rich culture. About half of the world’s art treasures can be found in 12th International festival of choirs and orchestras in Tuscany. |
| 22 July 2022 until 5 August 2022 | |
| Opera Holland Park Opera Holland Park Theatre, Ilchester Place, London W86LU United Kingdom Details: Web site | Little Women Charlotte Badham, Jo Kitty Whately, Meg Harriet Eyley, Beth Elizabeth Karani, Amy Frederick Jones, Laurie Harry Thatcher, John Brooke Lucy Schaufer, Cecilia March Benson Wilson, Friedrich Bhaer Victoria Simmonds, Alma March Nicholas Garret, Gideon March Steffan Lloyd Jones, Mr Dashwood Mark Adamo: Little Women The UK premiere of an opera that has become a modern classic in the USA – “some sort of masterpiece” in the words of the New York Times. Composer Mark Adamo has adapted Louisa May Alcott’s evergreen coming-of-age novel, set around the time of the Civil War. Independent and ambitious Jo, her sisters Meg, Beth and Amy, their devoted mother, boy-next-door Laurie and studious Friedrich Bhaer are brought to life in music of open-hearted immediacy. |
| 21 July 2022 until 6 August 2022 | |
| Opera Holland Park Opera Holland Park Theatre, Ilchester Place, London W86LU United Kingdom Details: Web site | Margot La Rouge / Le Villi Creative team Francesco Cilluffo, Conductor Martin Lloyd Evans, Director takis, Designer Jake Wiltshire, Lighting Designer Jami Reid Quarrell, Choreographer Dominic Ellis-Peckham, Chorus Master Margot la Rouge Cast Anne Sophie Duprels, Margot Samuel Sakker Sergeant Thibault Paul Carey Jones, LArtiste Sarah Minns, Lili Beguin Laura Lolita Peresivana, Nini Laura Woods, La Patronne George von Bergen, First Soldier Jack Holton, La Poigne Alistair Sutherland, Second Solider David Woloszko, Totor Grace Nyandoro, First Woman Alys Roberts, Second Woman Chloe Pardoe, Third Woman Steffan Lloyd Owen, First Drinker Matthew Duncan, Second Drinker Peter Lidbetter, Third Drinker/A Man Richard Moore, Waiter Dragos Andrei Ionel, Police Inspector Le Villi Cast Anne Sophie Duprels, Anna Peter Auty, Roberto Stephen Gadd, Guglielmo Frederick Delius: Margot la Rouge Giacomo Puccini: Le Villi This thrilling double bill of Delius and Puccini contrasts two surprise reunions between old flames. One leads to a crime of passion, the other to supernatural revenge. Delius explores a seedy corner of Paris and verismo extremes in Margot la Rouge, while the Gothic romance of Le Villi is given soaring expression by Puccini. |
| 8 July 2022 until 2 October 2022 | |
| Ascona Switzerland Details: Dhyana McAlister Web site +41 (0)76 334 69 00 55 | Ascona Music Festival 2022 Daniel Levy, piano Stephan Rieckhoff, cello Stella Cattaneo, violin Silvia Cattaneo, piano Ascona is located next to the majestic Lake Maggiore and is surrounded by the impressive Swiss Alps. Its natural beauty is an ideal setting, providing a suitable atmosphere for a festival that aims to attract all lovers of chamber music performed at the highest artistic level. The festival has been created with the awareness of the profound effects that classical music has on the heart of human beings and nature. The 13th Edition of the Ascona Music Festival is dedicated to the fascinating them of Inspiration. |
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