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Prokofiev Symphony No. 1 ‘Classical’ Op.25
Schumann Cello Concerto in A Major, Op.129 (soloist Maciej Kulakowski)

Ruth Rogers director
Maciej Kulakowski cello
London Mozart Players

7.00pm BST

Classical Club launches with Prokofiev’s effervescent ‘Classical’ Symphony, which cleverly juxtaposes 20th-century style with the traditional four-movement symphony – with some added parody and humour. This is contrasted with Schumann’s masterful Cello Concerto, performed by talented young cellist Maciej Kulakowski. A hugely romantic work, this gorgeous concerto is full of passionate melodies that soar against an unobtrusive orchestral accompaniment. Filmed before a socially-distancing audience at the stunning Church of St John the Evangelist in Upper Norwood – the London Mozart Players’ home venue and rightly famed for its music, this concert will be a real celebration of the best in classical music, and a truly thrilling reunion of players and audience. 

 

Tickets

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Concert snippet

Get a taste of the concert with this short preview.

 

About Classical Club

Classical Club is a brand-new series of eight classical music concerts, in partnership with Scala Radio.

 

Further Information

Soloist: Maciej Kulakowski 

We are delighted to welcome cellist Maciej Kulakowski as our soloist for this first Classical Club concert. Born in Gdansk, Maciej studies with Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt at the Kronberg Academy. In 2015, aged 19, Maciej won 1st Prize at the Lutoslawski International Cello Competition. He was a Laureate in the finals of the 2017 Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels and a prize winner at the 2019 YCAT International Auditions at Wigmore Hall. Previous solo appearances include the Penderecki Festival, the Polish Chamber Philharmonic and Poznań Philharmonic Orchestras. Recitals and chamber music have taken Maciej around the world, including the Piatigorsky Cello Festival in Los Angeles, Beijing Super Cello Festival and Munich Rising Stars Festivals.   

 

About YCAT 

Founded in 1984, the Young Classical Artists Trust is a specialist charity that identifies, nurtures and supports musicians early in their careers and enables them to become self-supporting. As COVID-19 impacts on the livelihood and future of musicians around the world, the need to adapt has become more crucial than ever, and YCAT is working to provide the resources, insight and advice that young musicians need during this time. London Mozart Players are delighted to support YCAT rising stars through a showcase event in Classical Club. 

 

Venue: St John the Evangelist 

The stunning church of St John the Evangelist soars like a cathedral in the leafy suburb of Upper Norwood. A Grade II listed Gothic Revival church, designed by eminent English architect John Loughborough Pearson, it was built between 1878–1887. Music plays an important part in the life of St Johns; this is not just because it is the home of the London Mozart Players! The church is noted for the quality of its acoustics, and it is a sought-after recording space. The open design of the interior also lends itself to hosting concerts, with audiences of up to 500 people packing in to enjoy the delights of live classical music (pre-Covid of course). 

  

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SOLD OUT – we are operating a waiting list – see below.

LMP will be performing at the unconventional and captivating Fidelio Orchestra Café in Clerkenwell, London, in September – do join us for food, wine and music! The café’s opening weeks hosted sell-out performances by Steven Isserlis and Alina Ibragimova, described by The Times as ‘life-enhancing’, and we are proud to be following such esteemed soloists with two LMP chamber groups – a string trio led by Ruth Rogers (23 Sept) and an oboe quartet led by Simon Blendis (26 Sept).

Our exclusive evening just for LMP Friends, subscribers and supporters at the Café on Wednesday 23 September (Ruth’s String Trio) has now SOLD OUT. We are operating a waiting list. There are a few tickets available for Simon’s Oboe Quartet on Saturday 26 September. LMP Friends and Newsletter subscribers can enjoy priority booking until Tuesday 1 September when tickets will go on sale to the publi. Contact [email protected] for more information and to reserve your seats for 26th or go on the waiting list for 23rd.

To ensure each concert is delivered in line with COVID-19 guidelines, tickets are limited to just 25 people per concert. Tickets cost £100 per person and include a three-course meal and a glass of wine/prosecco alongside our 60-minute concert. We are also inviting an additional £20 donation to support us as we continue to find innovative ways to reach our audiences in the face of ongoing challenges brought on by the pandemic.

We are SO looking forward to welcoming you to these brilliant concerts!

 

String Trio: Ruth Rogers (violin), Judith Busbridge (viola), Sebastian Comberti (cello) 

Haydn Trio in G 
Beethoven C minor Op 9 
Dohnanyi Serenade  

 

These tickets can’t be booked online, so do contact [email protected] or the LMP office on 020 8686 1996 for further details.

Menus and information about the Fidelio Café can be found via their website.

GABRIEL FAURÉ: REQUIEM

New Poetry by Grahame Davies
I. Introitus et Kyrie
II. Offertorium
III. Sanctus
IV. Pie Jesu
V. Agnus Dei
VI. Libera me
VII. In Paradisum

The Gesualdo Six
Owain Park conductor
Simon Hogan organ
London Mozart Players

A virtual concert of music and readings for all affected by Covid-19. The Fauré Requiem with new readings by poet Grahame Davies commissioned for this event by JAM on the Marsh. More information via jamconcert.org