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Fairfield Halls, Croydon
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Welcome... to the London Mozart Players’ 2009/10 Croydon season. This brochure covers the entire season, so please keep it safe for future reference! This season sees a mix of familiar and new faces at Fairfield: Howard Shelley and Sir James Galway are both celebrating their birthday with the LMP; conductors David Stern and Joseph Swensen return for sizzling concerts; catch young talents Polina Leschenko, David Lefèvre and Jakub Hrusa, three major rising stars; and join poet Roger McGough as he narrates Carnival of the Animals with his own poems. All concerts take place in Fairfield Halls, with its beautiful acoustic and central location, with easy access from motorway, buses, trains and trams. Simon Funnell, Managing Director London Mozart Players Suite 26, Suffolk House College Road, Croydon CR0 1PE Tel: 020 8686 1996 Fax: 020 8686 2187 Email: info@lmp.org www.lmp.org Registered in England No. 1870034 Registered Charity No. 290833
Pre-concert Conversations Before every concert, at 6.15pm, the LMP’s Managing Director, Simon Funnell hosts a lively pre-concert conversation with conductors, soloists and LMP musicians, free to concert ticket-holders. Whether you are new to classical music, or just want to know more, these conversations are the ideal way to get closer to the music and the musicians; and because a conversation should be a two-way thing, whenever possible we’ll give you a chance to ask a question too!
Free tickets for children If you would like to bring one or more children to our concerts, free tickets are available for under-18s if you purchase at least one full-price ticket. This offer is only available on the day of the concert by phoning or calling in person at the Fairfield Box Office and is subject to availability. For more details go to www.lmp.org
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Polina Leschenko
Wednesday 21 October 2009, 7.30pm Conductor Piano
Joseph Swensen Polina Leschenko
Mendelssohn Schumann Beethoven
The Hebrides Overture Piano Concerto in A minor Symphony No. 7
Michael Collins
Polina Leschenko is a rising star, acclaimed by the Manchester Evening News because “her special ability to make every phrase speak to the listener made you hear the music as if new-minted, almost from the start”. She returns to Fairfield, again with Joseph Swensen conducting: last year the combination of these two major young talents resulted in a thrilling collaboration. Schumann’s Piano Concerto is preceded by Mendelssohn’s atmospheric The Hebrides Overture and after the interval Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony with its rapturous final movement will end this opening concert of the season on a high!
Like this? Why not try... Mozart’s Double Piano Concerto, 16 Jan 2010
Wednesday 4 November 2009, 7.30pm Conductor Clarinet
David Stern Michael Collins
Schubert Mozart Beethoven
Symphony No. 5 Clarinet Concerto, K622 Symphony No. 6 Pastoral
Michael Collins is one of world’s best clarinettists and according to The Daily Telegraph Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto is in good hands: “This is a fine performance of Mozart’s beloved concerto, Collins using the proper basset clarinet, creating some beautiful woody sounds, and touching the depths in the adagio.” Schubert’s Fifth Symphony, written when the composer was only 19, is a work strongly influenced by Haydn and Mozart. Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony dramatically depicts through music a day in the countryside, with gentle pastoral scenes of spring and summer finally interrupted by a late-night thunderstorm – the perfect refuge from the British winter.
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Sir James Galway
Wednesday 2 December 2009, 7.30pm James Galway’s 70th Birthday Gala Concert Conductor/Flute Flute
Sir James Galway Lady Jeanne Galway
Mozart Mercadante
Symphony No. 29, K201 Flute Concerto
Galway Favourites with Sir James and Friends The LMP has a longstanding relationship with the legendary Sir James Galway and we are delighted to have Sir James return to Fairfield to celebrate his 70th birthday! He is bringing his wife, Lady Galway, and some surprise guests with him to play some of his favourite pieces for flute after the interval!
Roger McGough
Saturday 16 January 2010, 7.30pm Conductor Pianos Poet
Hilary Davan Wetton Tomoka and Ayaka Shigeno Roger McGough
Haydn Mozart Saint-Saëns
Symphony No. 83 The Hen Concerto for 2 pianos, K365 Carnival of the Animals
Kick-off the New Year with a musical treat for all the family! Poet Roger McGough reads a selection of his animal poems with the orchestra performing the music, which inspired them: Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals.Young pianist sisters Tomoka and Ayaka Shigeno, both Yehudi Menuhin School graduates, perform Mozart’s Double Piano Concerto, whilst the LMP continues the animal theme with Haydn’s Hen Symphony.
Like this? Why not try... Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21, 15 May 2010 4 www.lmp.org
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Howard Shelley
Saturday 27 February 2010, 7.30pm Piano/Conductor
Howard Shelley
Rossini
The Italian Girl in Algiers Overture Piano Concerto No. 5 Emperor Symphony No. 7
Beethoven Dvorˇák
Howard Shelley has been associated with the LMP for over 30 years. As a former Associate Conductor he has performed a huge number of concerts, and recorded CDs, with the orchestra. This concert marks Shelley’s 60th birthday and the LMP is delighted to celebrate it with him in a programme of his favourite pieces. Beethoven’s majestic Emperor Piano Concerto is one of the most popular and enduring works in the piano repertoire, whilst Dvorˇák’s Symphony No. 7, commissioned for a London orchestra, is one of the composer’s most ambitious and romantic works.
Jakub Hrusa
Wednesday 17 March 2010, 7.30pm Conductor Violin
Jakub Hrusa David Lefèvre
Schubert Mendelssohn Mozart
Symphony No. 8 Unfinished Violin Concerto in E minor Symphony No. 41, K551 Jupiter
The LMP has always championed young talent and tonight is no exception. At only 28, conductor Jakub Hrusa is a rising star. He was recently appointed Music Director of Glyndebourne on Tour. The LMP is looking forward to welcome this exceptional musician to Fairfield in a programme which opens with Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony. Violinist David Lefèvre performs Mendelssohn’s terrific and ever-popular Violin Concerto and this exciting evening concludes with Mozart’s atmospheric final symphony Jupiter.
Like this? Why not try... Schumann’s Piano Concerto, 21 October 2009 5 www.lmp.org
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François-Frédéric Guy
Owain Arwel Hughes
Saturday 24 April 2010, 7.30pm Conductor Cello
Owain Arwel Hughes Thomas Carroll
Beethoven Haydn Beethoven
Egmont Overture Cello Concerto in C Symphony No. 3 Eroica
Some works have defined music history and Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony is one of them. It marked a turning point in symphonic writing and set the bar for symphonic composition. The piece also reflects history as Beethoven originally gave it the title “Bonaparte” as a tribute to Napoleon, whom he admired. On hearing that Napoleon had been made Emperor of France, however, the composer changed his mind, and furiously scribbled out the dedication so fiercely that he made a hole in the front of the score. This dramatic work is preceded by Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C, performed by Thomas Carroll, a finalist of the BBC’s Young Musician of the Year competition.
Saturday 15 May 2010, 7.30pm Conductor Piano
Gérard Korsten François-Frédéric Guy
Dvorˇák Mozart Beethoven
Serenade for strings Piano Concerto No. 21, K467 Symphony No. 1
“His performance went down very well indeed”, The Independent noted after François-Frédéric Guy’s performance of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4. We are certain you will feel the same tonight with Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21, famously used as the theme from the film Elvira Madigan. This work is framed by Dvorˇák’s Serenade for Strings and Beethoven’s First Symphony. Gérard Korsten returns to Fairfield to conduct after many exhilarating performances with the LMP in the last few seasons!
Like this? Why not try... Beethoven’s Emperor Piano Concerto, 27 Feb 2010 6 www.lmp.org
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Music Matters
Ever wanted to know more about the music the LMP performs or about music in general? Then Music Matters would be a great place to start. Music Matters is a series of talks, illustrated with live and recorded music and takes place on Tuesdays in Fairfield. It is an informal and friendly way to meet a wide range of speakers, including orchestral players, soloists, conductors and experts in many fields of music-making. Music Matters starts late September and consists of two terms. The evening starts at 7.30pm until 9.45pm, with a refreshment break. Price per term (10 talks): £61.50. Price two terms: £113 (when booked at the same time). You can attend one taster session (cost £7) to see if you like it. The cost of this session will be deducted from the term fee if you decide to sign up for one or two terms. If you would like to know more or would like to request an enrolment form, please contact Elaine Walker at the LMP office on 020 8686 1996 or email elaine@lmp.org.
Friends of the LMP Have you ever considered supporting the LMP by becoming a Friend? Joining the LMP Friends is a great way to support the LMP and become a part of a very friendly group of people who share your love of music. We depend on the loyalty of our supporters to help us continue to present concerts and our awardwinning programme of community and education work. 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 1996 or go to www.lmp.org. 7
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Booking information 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 you receive generous discounts on your tickets. The booking fee of £2.25 is waived if you book a package of 4 or more concerts. Please note that there is no booking fee if paid in cash at the Box Office counter.
Getting to Fairfield: Fairfield is situated in the centre of Croydon, close to the A23 and M25, and has an adjacent multi-storey car park. It is just minutes away from East Croydon station, Tramlink stops and various bus stops. Balcony
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Family tickets: One adult can take up to four children to an LMP concert for free. Please see www.lmp.org for more details.
Upper Stalls
Discounts
Young people: Young people under 18 go free. Please see www.lmp.org for more details.
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A 7 - 13
A 14 - 28
A 29 - 35
B 36 - 41
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Front Stalls
Groups and schools: Discounts are available for parties of 10 or more – please contact the Box Office for more information
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F Choir NO. OF CONCERTS 1–2 3–4 5–6 7–8
A £29.50 £26.50 £25.50 £23.50
B £26.50 £24.00 £22.50 £21.50
PRICE PER CONCERT C D £23.50 £20.00 £21.25 £18.00 £20.00 £17.00 £19.00 £16.00
E £16.00 £14.50 £13.75 £13.00
F DISCOUNT £10.00 £9.25 10% £8.75 15% £8.25 20%