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PRESS RELEASE: RUTH ROGERS APPOINTED AS LEADER

Thursday, 26 February, 2015/in Interviews, News /by LMP

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Ruth Rogers as joint Leader of the London Mozart Players. Ruth will take up the position in March 2015 and share this highly prestigious role with Marieke Blankestijn, who has led the orchestra since 2011, and Simon Blendis who joined as leader in October 2014. Described as […]

Journey – a concert with Claire Jones

Tuesday, 20 January, 2015/in Blog, News /by LMP

PRESS RELEASE: RUTH ROGERS APPOINTED AS LEADER

Thursday, 26 February, 2015/in Interviews, News /by LMP

Journey – a concert with Claire Jones

Tuesday, 20 January, 2015/in Blog, News /by LMP

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PRESS RELEASE: RUTH ROGERS APPOINTED AS LEADER

Thursday, 26 February, 2015/in Interviews, News /by LMP

Described as “the finest of the younger generation of violinists” (Musical Opinion) and hailed by the Guardian as “superb”, Ruth is in demand as soloist, leader, and chamber musician. Ruth has appeared in concert alongside distinguished performers, including Ida Haendel, and John Lill, and has lead orchestras under the batons of Lorin Maazel and Colin Davis. She appears as a guest leader of many major orchestras including the BBC Philharmonic, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. She has also appeared in Principal roles with the Hallé, English Chamber Orchestra and London Chamber Orchestra.

Ruth responded to the news of her appointment by saying, “I am absolutely delighted to have been appointed by the London Mozart Players. This is a really exciting time for the orchestra and I have been so impressed by how the players have rallied round to save this remarkable ensemble. I love leading and directing the group, and I’m very excited about all our forthcoming concerts together.”

Paul Archibald, LMP Director and Principal Trumpet comments, “Ruth has already made her mark as a soloist, chamber musician and guest leader both throughout the UK and abroad. From her very first concert with LMP she has brought an energy and vitality that is the unmistakable hallmark of a great artist. Her rapport with the members of the orchestra was immediate and her charismatic personality has certainly engaged LMP audiences. I am delighted that she has accepted the position of Leader of the London Mozart Players and look forward to her performances as the orchestra continues to thrive under its player-led management”

Ruth commences her new role by leading and directing the LMP at St John’s Smith Square on March 5th.

Journey – a concert with Claire Jones

Tuesday, 20 January, 2015/in Blog, News /by LMP

The London Mozart Players are joined for this special concert by Claire Jones. Claire was Official Harpist to His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales until 2011. The LMP recently joined Claire to record her new album, ‘Journey’ a collection of pieces drawn from classical repertoire, film scores and the airs and folk melodies of the British Isles. These trace Claire’s personal journey from a dark and debilitating year suffering from ME Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, back to health. This concert forms the public launch of this new album, and a welcome return to the concert stage for Claire.

Proceeds from the event will go to the Optimum Health Clinic Foundation‘s research into treatments for ME.
St John’s Smith Square – 5th March – 7.30pm – Tickets

Mozart Flute and Harp Concerto – Soloists Claire Jones Harp and Juliette Bausor Flute
Tracks from Claire Jones’ CD “Journey”
Mozart Symphony 40 in G minor