London Mozart Players 2009/10 Season Brochure

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2009

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Fairfield Halls, Croydon

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Welcome...to the London Mozart Players’ 2009/10Croydon season. This brochure covers theentire season, so please keep it safe forfuture reference!

This season sees a mix of familiar andnew faces at Fairfield: Howard Shelleyand Sir James Galway are both celebratingtheir birthday with the LMP; conductorsDavid Stern and Joseph Swensen return forsizzling concerts; catch young talentsPolina Leschenko, David Lefèvre andJakub Hrusa, three major rising stars; andjoin poet Roger McGough as he narratesCarnival of the Animals with his own poems.

All concerts take place in Fairfield Halls, withits beautiful acoustic and central location,with easy access from motorway, buses,trains and trams.

Simon Funnell, Managing Director

London Mozart PlayersSuite 26, Suffolk HouseCollege Road, Croydon CR0 1PETel: 020 8686 1996Fax: 020 8686 2187Email: [email protected] www.lmp.org

Registered in England No. 1870034Registered Charity No. 290833

Pre-concert ConversationsBefore every concert, at 6.15pm, the LMP’sManaging Director, Simon Funnell hosts a livelypre-concert conversation with conductors,soloists and LMP musicians, free to concertticket-holders. Whether you are new toclassical music, or just want to know more,these conversations are the ideal way to getcloser to the music and the musicians; andbecause a conversation should be a two-waything, whenever possible we’ll give you achance to ask a question too!

Free ticketsfor childrenIf you would like to bring one or more childrento our concerts, free tickets are available forunder-18s if you purchase at least onefull-price ticket. This offer is only availableon the day of the concert by phoning orcalling in person at the Fairfield Box Officeand is subject to availability. For more detailsgo to www.lmp.org


Wednesday 21 October 2009, 7.30pm

Conductor Joseph SwensenPiano Polina Leschenko

Mendelssohn The Hebrides OvertureSchumann Piano Concerto in A minorBeethoven Symphony No. 7

Polina Leschenko is a rising star, acclaimed by theManchester Evening News because “her specialability to make every phrase speak to the listenermade you hear the music as if new-minted, almostfrom the start”. She returns to Fairfield, again withJoseph Swensen conducting: last year thecombination of these two major young talentsresulted in a thrilling collaboration.Schumann’s Piano Concerto is preceded byMendelssohn’s atmospheric The Hebrides Overtureand after the interval Beethoven’s SeventhSymphony with its rapturous final movement will endthis opening concert of the season on a high!

Wednesday 4 November 2009, 7.30pm

Conductor David SternClarinet Michael Collins

Schubert Symphony No. 5Mozart Clarinet Concerto, K622Beethoven Symphony No. 6 Pastoral

Michael Collins is one of world’s best clarinettists andaccording to The Daily Telegraph Mozart’s ClarinetConcerto is in good hands: “This is a fineperformance of Mozart’s beloved concerto, Collinsusing the proper basset clarinet, creating somebeautiful woody sounds, and touching the depths inthe adagio.” Schubert’s Fifth Symphony, writtenwhen the composer was only 19, is a work stronglyinfluenced by Haydn and Mozart. Beethoven’sPastoral Symphony dramatically depicts throughmusic a day in the countryside, with gentle pastoralscenes of spring and summer finally interrupted by alate-night thunderstorm – the perfect refuge from theBritish winter.

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Like this? Why not try...Mozart’s Double Piano Concerto, 16 Jan 2010

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Wednesday 2 December 2009, 7.30pm

James Galway’s 70th Birthday Gala Concert

Conductor/Flute Sir James GalwayFlute Lady Jeanne Galway

Mozart Symphony No. 29, K201Mercadante Flute Concerto

Galway Favourites with Sir James and FriendsThe LMP has a longstanding relationship with thelegendary Sir James Galway and we are delighted tohave Sir James return to Fairfield to celebrate his70th birthday! He is bringing his wife, Lady Galway,and some surprise guests with him to play some ofhis favourite pieces for flute after the interval!

Saturday 16 January 2010, 7.30pm

Conductor Hilary Davan WettonPianos Tomoka and Ayaka ShigenoPoet Roger McGough

Haydn Symphony No. 83 The HenMozart Concerto for 2 pianos, K365Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals

Kick-off the New Year with a musical treat for all thefamily! Poet Roger McGough reads a selection ofhis animal poems with the orchestra performing themusic, which inspired them: Saint-Saëns’ Carnivalof the Animals.Young pianist sisters Tomoka andAyaka Shigeno, both Yehudi Menuhin Schoolgraduates, perform Mozart’s Double Piano Concerto,whilst the LMP continues the animal theme withHaydn’s Hen Symphony.

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Like this? Why not try...Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21, 15 May 2010

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Saturday 27 February 2010, 7.30pm

Piano/Conductor Howard Shelley

Rossini The Italian Girl in AlgiersOverture

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 EmperorDvorák Symphony No. 7

Howard Shelley has been associated with the LMPfor over 30 years. As a former Associate Conductorhe has performed a huge number of concerts, andrecorded CDs, with the orchestra. This concertmarks Shelley’s 60th birthday and the LMP isdelighted to celebrate it with him in a programme ofhis favourite pieces. Beethoven’s majestic EmperorPiano Concerto is one of the most popular andenduring works in the piano repertoire, whilstDvorák’s Symphony No. 7, commissioned for aLondon orchestra, is one of the composer’s mostambitious and romantic works.

Wednesday 17 March 2010, 7.30pm

Conductor Jakub HrusaViolin David Lefèvre

Schubert Symphony No. 8 UnfinishedMendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minorMozart Symphony No. 41, K551

Jupiter

The LMP has always championed young talent andtonight is no exception. At only 28, conductorJakub Hrusa is a rising star. He was recentlyappointed Music Director of Glyndebourne on Tour.The LMP is looking forward to welcome thisexceptional musician to Fairfield in a programmewhich opens with Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony.Violinist David Lefèvre performs Mendelssohn’sterrific and ever-popular Violin Concerto and thisexciting evening concludes with Mozart’satmospheric final symphony Jupiter.

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Like this? Why not try...Schumann’s Piano Concerto, 21 October 2009

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Saturday 24 April 2010, 7.30pm

Conductor Owain Arwel HughesCello Thomas Carroll

Beethoven Egmont OvertureHaydn Cello Concerto in CBeethoven Symphony No. 3 Eroica

Some works have defined music history andBeethoven’s Eroica Symphony is one of them.It marked a turning point in symphonic writing andset the bar for symphonic composition. The piecealso reflects history as Beethoven originally gave itthe title “Bonaparte” as a tribute to Napoleon, whomhe admired. On hearing that Napoleon had beenmade Emperor of France, however, the composerchanged his mind, and furiously scribbled out thededication so fiercely that he made a hole in the frontof the score. This dramatic work is preceded byHaydn’s Cello Concerto in C, performed byThomas Carroll, a finalist of the BBC’s YoungMusician of the Year competition.

Saturday 15 May 2010, 7.30pm

Conductor Gérard KorstenPiano François-Frédéric Guy

Dvorák Serenade for stringsMozart Piano Concerto No. 21, K467Beethoven Symphony No. 1

“His performance went down very well indeed”,The Independent noted after François-Frédéric Guy’sperformance of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4.We are certain you will feel the same tonight withMozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21, famously used asthe theme from the film Elvira Madigan. This work isframed by Dvorák’s Serenade for Strings andBeethoven’s First Symphony.Gérard Korsten returns to Fairfield to conduct aftermany exhilarating performances with the LMP in thelast few seasons!

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Like this? Why not try...Beethoven’s Emperor Piano Concerto,27 Feb 2010

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MusicMattersEver wanted to know more about themusic the LMP performs or aboutmusic in general? Then Music Matterswould be a great place to start.Music Matters is a series of talks,illustrated with live and recorded musicand takes place on Tuesdays inFairfield. It is an informal and friendlyway to meet a wide range of speakers,including orchestral players, soloists,conductors and experts in many fieldsof music-making.

Music Matters starts late Septemberand consists of two terms. The eveningstarts at 7.30pm until 9.45pm, with arefreshment break.

Price per term (10 talks): £61.50. Pricetwo terms: £113 (when booked at thesame time). You can attend one tastersession (cost £7) to see if you like it.The cost of this session will bededucted from the term fee if youdecide to sign up for one or two terms.

If you would like to know more orwould like to request an enrolmentform, please contact Elaine Walker atthe LMP office on 020 8686 1996 oremail [email protected].

Friends of theLMP

Have you ever considered supporting the LMP bybecoming a Friend?

Joining the LMP Friends is a great way to supportthe LMP and become a part of a very friendly groupof people who share your love of music. Wedepend on the loyalty of our supporters to help uscontinue to present concerts and our award-winning programme of community and educationwork. In return, we offer wide-ranging benefits,including discounted tickets for concerts in Fairfield,and opportunities to meet the musicians.

For more information on the Friends of the LMP,please contact the LMP office on 020 8686 1996or go to www.lmp.org.

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NO. OF PRICE PER CONCERTCONCERTS A B C D E F DISCOUNT1–2 £29.50 £26.50 £23.50 £20.00 £16.00 £10.00 -3–4 £26.50 £24.00 £21.25 £18.00 £14.50 £9.25 10%5–6 £25.50 £22.50 £20.00 £17.00 £13.75 £8.75 15%7–8 £23.50 £21.50 £19.00 £16.00 £13.00 £8.25 20%

Telephone bookings: 020 8688 9291

Online bookings: www.fairfield.co.uk

In person: Fairfield Halls, Park Lane,Croydon, CR9 1DG

Subscription series

Book 3 or more LMP concerts and youreceive generous discounts on yourtickets. The booking fee of £2.25 iswaived if you book a package of 4 ormore concerts. Please note that there isno booking fee if paid in cash at the BoxOffice counter.

Discounts

Family tickets:One adult can take up to four children toan LMP concert for free. Please seewww.lmp.org for more details.

Young people:Young people under 18 go free. Pleasesee www.lmp.org for more details.

Groups and schools:Discounts are available for parties of 10 ormore – please contact the Box Office formore information

Getting to Fairfield:Fairfield is situated in the centre ofCroydon, close to the A23 and M25,and has an adjacent multi-storey carpark. It is just minutes away from EastCroydon station, Tramlink stops andvarious bus stops.

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