Game Music Festival: The Infernal Symphony

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Hear the dark, evocative music of the legendary Diablo, a game that defined a whole genre – with a score that shaped the soul of Sanctuary and captivated generations of gamers.

From the iconic, atmospheric strains of Tristram’s theme to thunderous battle anthems and the haunting choral harmonies of Diablo IV, these masterful compositions have defined the game’s grim world, lending weight and emotion to every moment of its epic battles between Heaven and Hell.

Orchestrated live and enriched by a powerful chorus, the music of Diablo conjures an unforgettable, cinematic journey through darkness, hope, and fate.

Immerse yourself in an epic celebration and experience the timeless power of Diablo soundtracks – live in concert with a world-class orchestra and choir, commemorating a gothic musical legacy.

Game Music Festival: Persona Grooves

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Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds and unforgettable melodies of Persona 3, 4, and 5 for an extraordinary celebration of the Persona series’ 30th anniversary.

This concert presents a unique reinterpretation of Shoji Meguro’s iconic music, merging the explosive energy of jazz-funk with the refined richness of a classical orchestra.

This jubilee event goes beyond nostalgia: it’s an immersive journey celebrating the series’ enduring legacy, the inventive genius of Shoji Meguro, and the passionate community that has grown around these beloved games.

Whether you’re a devoted fan or a newcomer to the Persona universe, let yourself be swept away by this energetic tribute where every note crackles with excitement, style and the unmistakable spirit of Persona.

Prepare for a dazzling night with lively grooves, intricate brass, soulful solos blending with lush strings – drawing you straight into the spellbinding ambiance of the games’ Velvet Room.

LMP at the Grand, Eastbourne

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Simon Blendis violin
Antonia Kesel violin
Judith Busbridge viola
Christine Anderson viola
Gareth Hulse oboe

London Mozart Players Musical Weekend is back in 2026 at The Grand Hotel.

Join London Mozart Players for an unforgettable weekend of world-class chamber music set against the backdrop of the iconic 5-star Grand Hotel in Eastbourne.

This exclusive musical retreat offers more than just performances – enjoy VIP access to open rehearsals, dine and connect with LMP’s internationally renowned musicians and unwind in the luxury of the hotel’s Health Club and Spa.

LMP Friends Christmas Lunch and Concert

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Annual LMP Friends Christmas event, with a three-course meal and live music from LMP players.

Please click here to choose your main and dessert options.

10.15am – Coffee and Mince Pies

11am- Concert

12pm – 3 course lunch and raffle

2.15pm – Finish (approx.)

Portugal Tour: Darcos Associação Cultural – Centro Cultural de Belém, Pequeno Auditório

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Côrte-Real Todo o teatro é um muro branco de música
Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1 in E flat major, Op. 107 
Interval 
Mozart Symphony No. 41 in C major, K.551 ‘Jupiter’
Filipe Quaresma cello
Nuno Côrte-Real conductor
Simon Blendis leader

 

Portugal Tour: Darcos Associação Cultural, Teatro Cine de Torres Vedras

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Côrte-Real Todo o teatro é um muro branco de música
Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1 in E flat major, Op. 107 
Interval 
Mozart Symphony No. 41 in C major, K.551 ‘Jupiter’
Filipe Quaresma cello
Nuno Côrte-Real conductor
Simon Blendis leader

 

Goldsmiths Choral Union: Brahms German Requiem

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Mendelssohn Hear My Prayer, WoO 15 (10′)
Mendelssohn Verleih uns Frieden gnädiglich, WoO 5 (6′)
Interval 
Brahms (arr. Joachim Linckelmann) Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45 

Alice Gribbin soprano
Alex Ashworth baritone
Jack Apperley conductor

This concert brings together two great romantic German composers, Mendelssohn and Brahms. The works are both rousing and comforting in nature, and the very well-loved German Requiem, which Brahms referred to as a ‘human requiem’ is written to console the living and grief in its many forms, rather than to accompany the dead.

Oxford Bach Choir: Mozart Mass in C minor & Haydn Te Deum

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Mozart Mass in C minor
Haydn Te Deum
Mozart Symphony No. 36 in C major, K.426 ‘Linz’

Lucy Cox soprano
Daisy Bevan soprano
Sebastian Hill tenor
Thomas Butler bass
Benjamin Nicholas conductor
Sijie Chen leader

Wimbledon International Music Festival: Stan & Mabel and the Race for Space

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Paul Rissmann Stan & Mabel and the Race for Space

Polly Ives narrator

Age: 3-12

Join Stan and Mabel on a musical adventure for the whole family! This fun-filled concert, perfect for children aged 3+, features music by Paul Rissmann, live storytelling by Polly Ives, and animated illustrations by Jason Chapman. Escaping from the School for Wild and Dangerous Animals, Stan, Mabel and their friends go in search of a new home – learning about the orchestra along the way. Interactive and educational, players introduce their instruments and lead singalongs, making this an ideal, affordable introduction to classical music.

Canterbury Choral Society: Verdi Requiem

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Verdi Requiem

Richard Cooke conductor
Simon Blendis leader
Canterbury Choral Society

James Macmillan: Seven Last Words from the Cross with New Cambridge Singers

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Pablo Casals O vos omnes
Anton Bruckner Christus factus est
Caroline Shaw To The Hands
James Macmillan Seven Last Words from the Cross

James Potter conductor
Sijie Chen leader

Poignant, heartfelt, and searingly powerful, Seven Last Words from the Cross is one of James MacMillan’s most gripping and effective works. For this special concert, New Cambridge Singers are joined by the London Mozart Players (‘unfailing professionalism, artistry, and commitment to music’) in one of Cambridge’s finest venues.  Alongside the MacMillan, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw’s To the Hands echoes the Passiontide theme and reflects on tolerance and migration in the modern world.

Ahead of the concert, James Potter will be creating pre-concert video talks, please click here to view them.

A Celebration of Beethoven

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Beethoven Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61
Interval
Beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 ‘Eroica’

Jonathan Bloxham conductor
Fenella Humphreys violin
Ruth Rogers leader

Experience an evening devoted to the genius of Ludwig van Beethoven, featuring two of his most beloved compositions performed by the esteemed London Mozart Players under the direction of Jonathan Bloxham. Joining them is the exceptional violinist Fenella Humphreys, a celebrated artist known for her expressive and nuanced performances. Winner of two BBC Music Magazine Awards (2018 and 2023), Fenella has been widely acclaimed for her compelling interpretations, particularly of Beethoven’s works.

Canterbury Choral Society: Britten St Nicolas

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Holst Psalm 86: To my humble supplication
Elgar Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20
Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis
Interval 
Britten Saint Nicolas, Op. 42

Richard Cooke conductor
Canterbury Choral Society 

 

Wimbledon Music Festival: Academy Choir Wimbledon

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Taverner The Lamb
Taverner Svyati
Fauré (ed. Rutter) Requiem

Sophie Bevan soprano
Gareth Brynmor John baritone
George Inscoe conductor
Simon Blendis leader
The Academy Choir of Wimbledon

Wimbledon’s beloved Academy Choir returns with Fauré’s serene and radiant Requiem, joined by the London Mozart Players. Also featured are two works by Sir John Tavener: The Lamb, a poignant setting of William Blake’s poetry, and Svyati, a spiritual choral piece for cello and choir in Church Slavonic drawing on Orthodox funeral rites. This marks the Choir’s first performance under their new Music Director, following a distinguished partnership with the late Matthew Best.

Retiring collection in aid of Medical Life Lines Ukraine

Vinehall International Concert Series

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Mozart Serenade No. 10 in B flat major, K. 361 ‘Gran Partita’
Gounod Petite Symphonie in B flat major, CG 560
Beethoven Octet in E flat major, Op. 103

Malvern Theatres Concert Club: Mark Le Brocq & London Mozart Players

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Schubert Quartettsatz in C minor, D. 703
Vaughan Williams On Wenlock Edge
Interval
R Schumann Piano Quintet in E flat major, Op. 44

Simon Blendis leader
Mark Le Brocq tenor
Anna Tilbrook piano

Temple Music Foundation

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Mozart Overture from The Magic Flute, K. 620
Mozart Bassoon Concerto in B flat major, K. 191
Interval
Mozart Symphony No. 39 in E Flat major, K. 543

Geoffrey Paterson conductor
Amy Harman bassoon
Ruth Rogers leader

LMP Friends Coffee Meeting and Concert

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Exclusive coffee meeting for LMP Friends at Croham Hurst Golf Club, with musicians.

This coffee meeting will feature LMP musicians Katie Clemmow and Gareth Hulse (oboes), plus piano.

Coffee, tea and biscuits served from 10.15am

Introductions and Notices: 10.45am

Concert: 11am