BBC Proms Saturday Matinee 5 BBC Singers & Arditti Quartet
BBC Singers Endymion Programme: Judith Weir: All the Ends of the Earth
Thea Musgrave: Ithaca (BBC commission: world premiere)
Bayan Northcott: Hymn to Cybele
Brian Ferneyhough: Dum transisset I–IV (London premiere)
Taverner: Dum transisset
Jonathan Harvey: Dum transisset sabbatum
Taverner: Missa Gloria tibi Trinitas – In nomine Domini (Benedictus)
Gabriel Jackson: In nomine Domini (BBC commission: world premiere)
Monday 6 September, 2010 1pm
BBC Proms Chamber Music 8 Venice - From the Streets to the Palaces
Le Poème Harmonique Vincent Dumestre Programme:
Tuesday 7 September, 2010 6.45pm
Sex, Drugs and Video Tapes: The private lives of public figures deserve more protection from the press An Intelligence Squared debate
Programme: So did William Cobbett get it right? "No man has the right to pry into his neighbour’s private concerns," claimed the great radical reformer, "but when he once comes forward as a candidate for public admiration, esteem or compassion his opinions, his principles, his motives, every action of his life, become the fair subject of public discussion."
Sunday 12 September, 2010 7.30pm
Thomas Hopkins & Danielle Tarento present for Intermission GRATEFUL
Melanie LaBarrie Cassie Compton Programme: A vibrant, soulful, joyous and inspiring evening of musical theatre and gospel music in aid of an extremely good cause.
Wednesday 15 September, 2010 7pm
Elizabeth Gilbert on 'Eat, Pray, Love'
In conversation with Paul Holdengraber An Intelligence Squared special event
Programme: Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of Eat, Pray, Love, will be talking about her life and writing for the first time in the UK at this exclusive Intelligence Squared event. Eat, Pray, Love is an international bestseller, which has sold seven million copies worldwide and is due for release as a film starring Julia Roberts.
Friday 17 September, 2010 7.30pm
Max Richter performs 'infra'
Programme: Originally conceived as a Royal Ballet-commissioned collaboration between composer Max Richter, choreographer Wayne McGregor and artist Julian Opie, Max Richter's gorgeous score to 'infa' was written in autumn 2008 and premiered in November of the same year at The Royal Opera House in London. Expanded and extended from the original piece so that it could be released as an album on FatCat Records, 'infra' comprises music written for piano, electronics and string quintet.
Saturday 18 September, 2010 11am
Saturday Spectacular Adventures in the Magical Kingdom
Alasdair Malloy Stephen Bell Programme: The King of the Magical Kingdom of Far, Far Away and his Court Jester cordially invite you to accompany them to the Grand Ball, hosted by Southbank Sinfonia. As the guests begin to arrive we meet Beauty and the Beast, Robin Hood, The Empress of the Pagodas and Puss in Boots as well as hearing some Tales of Narnia. The Ball commences with the Sleeping Beauty Waltz before we all shake off our shoes and strut our stuff to the Shrek Dance Party.
Tuesday 21 September, 2010 7.30pm
Orpheus Sinfonia Orpheus at Cadogan
Nicholas Collon Aleksei Kiseliov Programme: Dvorak: Cello Concerto in B minor
Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet
Wednesday 22 September, 2010 7.30pm
Puccini: Madama Butterfly Grange Park Opera - Rising Stars
Hye-Youn Lee Jesus Leon Programme: Puccini’s tragic story of love betrayed.
Thursday 23 September, 2010 7.30pm
Penny Smith Unveils... Philip G.W. Henderson in aid of Soundaround
Steve Hackett Pia Sukanya Programme: Magic Wood – 10 piece String Ensemble / On Entering Magic Wood – Steve Hackett with MHSQ / Composer Profile Interview with Penny Smith / The Hop-Picker’s Daughter/ Having Said Goodbye to Alice (Liverpool Street Station 1959) / Sea Voices/ This Too Shall Pass
Friday 24 September, 2010 7.30pm
Persian Miniature Concert
Sara Rohani Shardad Rohani Programme: Persian melodies with Western classical music arrangements.
Saturday 25 September, 2010 7.30pm
Dean Friedman In Concert
Dean Friedman Programme: Friedman performs songs from throughout his three decade career, including familiar hits and fan favourites.
Sunday 26 September, 2010 3pm
Pro Corda Gala Concert Students from Pro Corda
The International Chamber Music Academy
Programme: Pro Corda’s 2010 Gala Concert makes a welcome debut at Cadogan Hall. Witness some of the country’s most talented young musicians perform a wide variety of chamber music.
Tuesday 28 September, 2010 7.30pm
Oxford Philomusica
Marios Argiros Marios Papadopoulos Programme: Schubert: Overture to 'Rosamunde' (Princess of Cyprus) D.644
Sophia Serghi: 'Shall We Dance?'
Christodoulos Georgiades: Treasured Island
Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 ‘From the New World’
Wednesday 29 September, 2010 7.30pm
International Orchestra for Freedom 'Abandoning Silence' Concert Series
William Kunhardt Thomas Carroll Programme: Siddique: Prayer For Humanity (world premiere)
Gulda: Cello Concerto
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.6 (Pathétique)
Thursday 30 September, 2010 7.30pm
London European Orchestra In aid of Trinity Hospice
Enrico Marconi Georges-E. Schneider Programme: Beethoven: Coriolan Overture
Beethoven: Triple concerto in C major
Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G minor
Sunday 3 October, 2010 7pm
Rendez-Vous Chez Nino Rota A tribute to Nino Rota's songs
Mauro Gioia Sharleen Spiteri Programme: Nino Rota, composed some of the most famous soundtracks in the history of cinema including: ‘La Dolce Vita’, ‘La Strada’, and ‘The Godfather’, and was also responsible for an impressive repertoire of songs. Mauro Gioia, is joined by three outstanding singers as they explore this breathtaking repertoire of songs.
Monday 4 October, 2010 7pm
William Gibson on 'Zero History' An Intelligence Squared special event
Programme: 'In terms of influence he is probably the most important novelist of the past two decades.' (Steven Poole, The Guardian)
Inspiration Awards for Women in association with Breakthrough Breast Cancer
Programme: The ‘Inspiration Awards for Women’ in association with ‘Breakthrough Breast Cancer’ is a glamorous and uplifting event.
Thursday 7 October, 2010 7.30pm
Natacha Atlas + support Attab Haddad Quintet
Programme: Singing songs from her latest album ‘Mounqaliba’ , Natacha makes a welcome Cadogan Hall debut this Autumn. Early booking recommended.
Friday 8 October, 2010 7.30pm
Barbara Bonney Celebrity Recital Series
Fiona Campbell Alisdair Hogarth Programme: Mozart: Cosi fan tutte - 'Oh guarda sorella'
Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro - 'Porgi amor'; 'Non so piu'; 'Voi che sapete'
Mozart: Cosi fan tutte - 'Prendero quell brunettino'
Mendelssohn: Six Duets, Op.63
Monday 11 October, 2010 7.30pm
Vanbrugh String Quartet Complete Beethoven String Quartet Cycle 1
Programme: Beethoven: String Quartet Op.18 No.5
Beethoven: String Quartet in F minor, Op.95
Beethoven: String Quartet Op.127
Tuesday 12 October, 2010 7.30pm
The Tallis Scholars Ex exultavit Choral At Cadogan 2010/11
Peter Phillips H Praetorius Programme: Praetorius: Magnificat II
Schütz: Deutsches Magnificat
Hassler: Verbum caro factum est
Hassler: Ad dominum cum tribularer
Byrd: Infelix ego
Praetorius: Cantate domino
Praetorius: Videns dominus
Schütz: Es ist erschienen
Schütz: Die mit Tränen säen
Schütz: Ich bin eine rufende Stimme
Schütz: Selig sind die Toten
Bach: Komm, Jesu, komm
Wednesday 13 October, 2010 7.30pm
Vanbrugh String Quartet Complete Beethoven String Quartet Cycle 2
An Evening of Gilbert and Sullivan With the London Chorus
Richard Suart London Chorus Programme: Excerpts from The Mikado, Gondoliers, Iolanthe, and The Pirates of Penzance
Friday 15 October, 2010 7.30pm
Nils Lofgren Acoustic Duo
Programme:
** SOLD OUT: RETURNS ONLY **
Legendary American songwriter, virtuoso guitarist and pianist, is back in the UK for a rare tour. He's famed for his appearance on Neil Young's seminal album 'After The Goldrush', as a long-time member of Bruce Springsteen's E-Street band and as a superb front-man himself, both with Grin and under his own name.
Saturday 16 October, 2010 7.30pm
Ex Cathedra Consort & Baroque Ensemble Choral At Cadogan 2010/11
Academy of Ancient Music J.S. Bach's Brandenburg Concertos
Richard Egarr Programme: J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.1 in F major
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.2 in F major
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G major
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.4 in G major
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.5 in D major
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.6 in B flat major
Wednesday 20 October, 2010 7.30pm
London Concert Choir Gluck - Orfeo ed Euridice
London Concert Choir Michael Chance Programme: Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice (concert performance)
Thursday 21 October, 2010 7.30pm
English Chamber Orchestra With BBC Young Musician of the Year 2010 Lara Melda (formerly Ömeroglu), piano
Lara Melda Stephanie Gonley Programme: Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a theme of Thomas Tallis
Mozart: Piano Concerto in A, K.414
Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending
Copland: Appalachian Spring
Friday 22 October, 2010 7.30pm
The King's Singers Nightsong
Roger Vignoles Programme: Brahms: Nachtwache 2
Schubert: Zur guten Nacht
Mendelssohn: Fruehlingsahnung; Die Primel; Fruehlingsfeier
Brahms: An die Heimat
Schubert: Grab und Mond
Reger: Nachtlied
Schubert: Der Gondelfahrer
Schumann: Der Eidgenossen Nachtwache
Rheinberger: Um Mitternacht
Brahms: Der Abend
Strauss: Traumlicht
Britten: Choral Dances from Gloriana
Britten: The Ballad of Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard
Comedian Harmonists: Tea for Two; Mein kleinergruener Kaktus; Wochenend und Sonnenschein
Saturday 23 October, 2010 7.30pm
Chetham's Symphony Orchestra
Paul Mann Cason Kang Programme: Elgar: In the South (Alassio), Op.50
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.2 in B flat
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.5 in E minor, Op.64
Monday 25 October, 2010 7.30pm
Vanbrugh String Quartet Complete Beethoven String Quartet Cycle 3
Maximum Rhythm and Blues The Manfreds With special guests Alan Price and Cliff Bennett
Paul Jones Mike D'Abo Programme: Maximum Rhythm N’ Blues is back once again boasting some of the finest quality talent ever assembled on one stage. This all-star line up features The Manfreds with original members Paul Jones, Mike D’Abo, Tom McGuinness and Mike Hugg and their special guests Alan Price and Cliff Bennett.
Friday 29 October, 2010 7.30pm
Strictly Big Band An extravaganza of Music, Song and Dance!
Programme: A dazzling two hour roller-coaster ride through the golden age of the American big band; when music meant magical songs, larger-than-life performers and legendary venues.
Take The 'A' Train – Georgia – Minnie The Moocher - It Don’t Mean A Thing – God Bless The Child – Sing Sing Sing -Manteca – Let The Good Times Roll – Night Train – Stardust
Saturday 30 October, 2010 7.30pm
City of London Sinfonia and Holst Singers Britons and Baltics Choral At Cadogan 2010/11
Stephen Layton Craig Ogden Programme: Benjamin Britten: Variations on a theme of Frank Bridge
Eriks Esenvalds: Song of Silence (concerto for guitar and strings)
Britten: Hymn to the Virgin
Arvo Pärt: Cantus in memorium Benjamin Britten
Britten: Chorale after an old French Carol
Constant Lambert: The Rio Grande
Sunday 31 October, 2010 7pm
The Jazz Repertory Company presents Kings Of Swing Concert 5: The Vocal Groups
Programme: Featuring
The iTones
The Swinging Belles
Keith Nichols’ Blue Devils
The Pete Long Orchestra
Presented by Radio 2’s Russell Davies
Monday 1 November, 2010 7.30pm
Parky - The One Man Show In aid of the Bobby Moore Fund
Programme: Parky - The One Man Show is a personal insight into the legendary broadcaster’s 50 year career.
Tuesday 2 November, 2010 7.30pm
Suzanne Vega
Programme:
Wednesday 3 November, 2010 7.30pm
Armonico Consort
with the Choir of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge
Super Size Polyphony
Programme: Tallis: If ye love me
Ockeghem: 36 part canon Deo Gratias
Plainsong - O Virtus Sapientiae - Hildegard of Bingen
Plainsong - Et Ecce Terae Motus
Brumel: Missa Et Ecce Terrae Motus - Kyrie
Plainsong - Et Ecce Terrae Motus
Brumel: Missa Et Ecce Terrae Motus - Gloria, 9
Plainsong - Salve Regina - attributed to Hermann Contractus
Striggio: Ecce Beatam Lucem
~ Interval ~
Byrd: Ave Verum
Plainsong - Et Ecce Terrae Mortus
Brumel: Missa Et Ecce Terrae Motus - Sanctus, Benedictus
Plainsong - Spiritus Sanctus Vivificans - Hildegard of Bingen
Tallis: Spem in Alium
Thursday 4 November, 2010 7.30pm
English Chamber Orchestra with Claire Jones, harp
Paul Watkins Claire Jones Programme: Prokofiev: Classical Symphony, Op.25
Gliere: Harp Concerto Op.74 in E flat
Mozart: Concerto for flute and harp in C, K.299
Mozart: Symphony No.35 in D, 'Haffner'
Friday 5 November, 2010 7.30pm
Ludovico Einaudi in concert
Programme: ** SOLD OUT - RETURNS ONLY **
A real event for lovers of Ludovico Einaudi's music - the composer and his piano in a special solo concert setting.
Saturday 6 November, 2010 7.30pm
Ludovico Einaudi in concert
Programme: ** SOLD OUT - RETURNS ONLY **
A real event for lovers of Ludovico Einaudi's music - the composer and his piano in a special solo concert setting.
Sunday 7 November, 2010 3pm
Ludovico Einaudi in concert Family Friendly Matinee
Programme: Join us on Sunday afternoon for a family friendly matinee with Ludovico Einaudi.
This performance welcomes young people and accompanying adults to hear a selection of Einaudi’s best known and much loved classics from his critically acclaimed solo albums. A rare chance to hear this maestro in an informal setting.
Sunday 7 November, 2010 7pm
Ludovico Einaudi in concert
Programme: ** SOLD OUT - RETURNS ONLY **
A real event for lovers of Ludovico Einaudi's music - the composer and his piano in a special solo concert setting.
Monday 8 November, 2010 7.30pm
Vanbrugh String Quartet Complete Beethoven String Quartet Cycle 5
Valentina Seferinova Toby Purser Programme: Vaughan Williams: The Wasps - Overture
Vaughan Williams: Five Variants of 'Dives and Lazarus'
Holbrooke: Variations on 'The Girl I Left Behind Me'
Howell: Piano Concerto
Elkington: Out of the Mist (Arrival of the Unknown Warrior)
Elgar: In the South
Friday 12 November, 2010 7.30pm
Elkie Brooks 50th Anniversary Tour
Programme: Performing some of her classic hits, blues, jazz and perhaps a song or two from her forthcoming album, an electric evening with Elkie is guaranteed to leave you begging for more.
Saturday 13 November, 2010 7pm
Maz Jobrani Presented by Live Nation
Programme: In a rare UK visit, following a the hugely successful 'Axis of Evil Comedy Tour', the Iranian-American comic brings his stand-up show to London. With material ranging from the current state of politics between the US and Iran to his marriage to an Indian woman, tickets are sure to be in great demand.
Warning: this performance contains colourful language with adult content (16 years and over).
Saturday 13 November, 2010 9pm
Maz Jobrani Presented by Live Nation
Programme: In a rare UK visit, following a the hugely successful 'Axis of Evil Comedy Tour', the Iranian-American comic brings his stand-up show to London. With material ranging from the current state of politics between the US and Iran to his marriage to an Indian woman, tickets are sure to be in great demand.
Warning: this performance contains colourful language with adult content (16 years and over).
Sunday 14 November, 2010 6pm
Songs of the Soul Celebrating the Music of Sri Chinmoy
Programme: Songs of the Soul is a journey into the mystic music of the late musician and composer Sri Chinmoy. In his lifetime, Indian born Sri Chinmoy produced an astounding wealth of art, poetry and music in his endeavour to express the sentiments of the aspiring human soul.
Monday 15 November, 2010 7.30pm
A Special Tribute to Buddy Rich Starring Pete Cater and the Pete Cater Big Band
Pete Cater Programme: West Side Story, Norwegian Wood, Love For Sale and many, many more.
In addition Pete promises a selection of rarely performed Rich arrangements from legendary writers such as Bill Holman, Don Menza, Joe Roccisano and Don Piestrup in a concert which is the closing night of Pete Cater’s 2010 UK tour.
Tuesday 16 November, 2010 7.30pm
Tom Paxton Presented by Chas Cole for CMP
Programme: Tom Paxton's songs are known and loved around the world: 'The Last Thing On My Mind', 'Ramblin' Boy', and 'Bottle Of Wine', just a few of his truly timeless works.
Wednesday 17 November, 2010 7.30pm
I Fagiolini Dial 'M' for... Madrigal, Mannerist, Monteverdi and Misunderstood Choral At Cadogan 2010/11
Robert Hollingworth Monteverdi Programme: Including English madrigals by Weelkes, Tomkins and Nicolson. German madrigals by Schütz and Hassler, Monteverdi madrigals from books III and IV, De Wert ‘Qual musico gentil’. The concert will also feature the world premiere of an exciting new commission for I Fagiolini’s 25th anniversary by Orlando Gough using words by renaissance poet Tasso.
I Fagiolini's Gough commission is sponsored by PRS for Music Foundation and the National Centre for Early Music
Thursday 18 November, 2010 7.30pm
The Swingle Singers Snapshots
The Swingle Singers Programme: World famous multi-award winning a cappella group the Swingle Singers return to Cadogan Hall with a kaleidoscopic programme of musical snapshots. Taking us on a whirlwind tour, the Swingle Singers explore songs of Italy and Spain, the rich folk traditions of Turkey and the passionate tangos of Argentina. This 'musical photo album' also features songs from their upcoming West Side Story-inspired project "Romeo ♥ Juliet" and the return of some very special "classic Swingle" numbers that fans have been eagerly awaiting, alongside stunning new repertoire additions such as an arrangement of Norma Winstone's A Timeless Place.
Friday 19 November, 2010 7.30pm
London Chamber Orchestra
Christopher Warren-Green Lucas and Arthur Jussen Programme: Weber: Overture, Der Freischütz
Mozart: Concerto for Two Pianos, K.365
Beethoven: Symphony No.5
Saturday 20 November, 2010 7pm
Chelsea Opera Group Médée
Yvonne Howard Andrew Greenwood Programme: Cherubini: Médée
Sunday 21 November, 2010 7pm
Middle East Peace Orchestra Music from the great traditions of the Middle East
Anders Vesterdahl Henrik Goldschmidt Programme: Founded by Henrik Chaim Goldschmidt in 2003 with the mission to perform concerts for peace, the Middle East Peace Orchestra is a unique collaboration between various ethnic groups of professional musicians. The performers come from Israel, the Palestine areas, Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Scandinavia and are all handpicked virtuosos representing the best of their traditions.
Tuesday 23 November, 2010 7.30pm
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Dirk Joeres Jack Liebeck Programme: Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor
Schumann Symphony No.3, 'Rhenish'
Wednesday 24 November, 2010 7pm
New Sussex Opera Hugh the Drover - 'Love in the Stocks'
Nicholas Jenkins Michael Moxham Programme: Vaughan Williams: Hugh the Drover
Thursday 25 November, 2010 7.30pm
Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg Zurich International Concert Series 2010-11
Freddy Kempf Ivor Bolton Programme: Schubert: Symphony No.8 'Unfinished'
Mozart: Piano Concerto No.23 in A major, K.488
Beethoven: Symphony No.6 'Pastoral'
Friday 26 November, 2010 7.30pm
English Chamber Orchestra with Howard Shelley
Howard Shelley Programme: Haydn: Symphony No.96 in D, 'Miracle'
Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto No.1 in G minor
Saint-Saens: Piano Concerto No.2 in G minor
Beethoven: Symphony No.8 in F
Saturday 27 November, 2010 7.30pm
Nettle & Markham Piano Duo David Nettle & Richard Markham, two pianos
Percy Grainger Camille Saint-Saëns Programme: Grainger: Children's March 'Over the hills and far away'; Blithe Bells; Molly on the Shore
Saint-Saëns: Caprice Arabe
Ravel: Introduction & Allegro
Shostakovich: Concertino
Addinsell, arr. Nettle & Markham: Warsaw Concerto
Puccini, arr. Nettle & Markham: Fantasy on Nessun Dorma
Bernstein, arr. Nettle & Markham: Scenes from West Side Story
Sunday 28 November, 2010 12 noon
City of London Sinfonia presents Crash, Bang, Wallop! Family Concert
Programme: Explore a whole world of music! Let our lively family presenter James Redwood introduce you to the jazzy The Creation of the World by Milhaud, and popular tunes from around the world. Featuring City of London Sinfonia and our very special guest performers, the Wycombe Steel Orchestra.
Monday 29 November, 2010 7.30pm
Aled Jones In Concert
Programme: Aled Jones has been a household name since the mid-1980s when his uniquely pure treble voice reverberated worldwide sending shock waves of delight and admiration to music lovers everywhere.
Tuesday 30 November, 2010 12pm
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage!
Programme: Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower's versatile lively score.
Wednesday 1 December, 2010 10am
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage!
Programme: Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower's versatile lively score.
Wednesday 1 December, 2010 12pm
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage!
Programme: Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower's versatile lively score.
Wednesday 1 December, 2010 7.30pm
The Lenny Trusler Children's Foundation Gala Concert With guest auctioneer Michael McIntyre
Programme: The Lenny Trusler Children’s Foundation presents a Gala Concert and Auction in aid of seriously ill children, featuring special guest auctioneer Michael McIntyre.
Programme includes:
Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals
Paul Patterson: Little Red Riding Hood
Thursday 2 December, 2010 10am
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage!
Programme: Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower's versatile lively score.
Thursday 2 December, 2010 7.30pm
English Chamber Orchestra Mozart and Myslivecek in Prague
Theodore Kuchar Ana de la Vega Programme: Dvorak: Czech Suite
Mozart: Piano Concerto No.21 in C, K.467
Myslivecek: Flute Concerto (London premiere)
Mozart: Symphony No. 38 'Prague'
Friday 3 December, 2010 7.30pm
Taro Hakase Christmas Concert with the English Chamber Orchestra string ensemble
Taro Hakase Maciej Janas Programme: Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte
Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana
Massenet: Intermezzo meditation from opera 'Thais'
Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen
Saturday 4 December, 2010 10am
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage!
Programme: Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower's versatile lively score.
Saturday 4 December, 2010 12pm
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage!
Programme: Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower's versatile lively score.
Saturday 4 December, 2010 7.30pm
Taro Hakase Christmas Concert with the English Chamber Orchestra string ensemble
Taro Hakase Maciej Janas Programme: Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte
Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana
Massenet: Intermezzo meditation from opera 'Thais'
Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen
Sunday 5 December, 2010 10am
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage!
Programme: Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower's versatile lively score.
Sunday 5 December, 2010 12pm
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage!
Programme: Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower's versatile lively score.
Sunday 5 December, 2010 7pm
London International Orchestra 25th Anniversary Gala Concert in aid of Help for Heroes
In the presence of The Rt Hon Baroness Boothroyd, OM, PC John Craig Innes Programme: Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture
Khachaturian: Adagio from ‘Spartacus’
Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen
Saint-Saens: The Swan
Brahms: Hungarian Dances Nos. 5 & 6
Strauss: Overture to 'Die Fledermaus'
and favourite tenor arias
Monday 6 December, 2010 7.30pm
Richard Thompson Philip Pickett & Musicians of the Globe
Nutmeg & Ginger
Philip Pickett Penelope Spencer Programme: Early music iconoclast Philip Pickett joins forces with folk legend Richard Thompson in a programme of spicy ballads, folk songs and dances from Shakespeare’s London.
Tuesday 7 December, 2010 7.30pm
Academy of St Martin in the Fields at Christmas With the Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford
Stile Antico Puer natus est Choral At Cadogan 2010-11
Thomas Tallis William Byrd Programme: Plainchant - Veni Emmanuel
John Taverner: Audivi vocem de caelo
Robert White: Magnificat
William Byrd: Rorate caeli
Thomas Tallis: Gloria from Missa Puer natus est
William Byrd: Tollite portas
Thomas Tallis: Sanctus & Benedictus from Missa Puer natus est
William Byrd: Ave Maria
Thomas Tallis: Agnus dei from Missa Puer natus est
William Byrd: Ecce Virgo Concipiet
Thomas Tallis: Videte miraculum
Plainchant - Puer natus est
John Sheppard: Verbum caro
A festive celebration of Tudor music for Christmas and Advent by this upcoming vocal ensemble.
Friday 10 December, 2010 7.30pm
London Gay Men's Chorus Make Your Own Kind Of Christmas
London Gay Men's Chorus Programme: The perfect start to Christmas. The 150-strong London Gay Men’s Chorus returns with its trademark mix of fabulous pop hits and stunning classical pieces, all laced with a generous splash of festive spirit.
Saturday 11 December, 2010 3.30pm
London Gay Men's Chorus Make Your Own Kind Of Christmas
London Gay Men's Chorus Programme: The perfect start to Christmas. The 150-strong London Gay Men’s Chorus returns with its trademark mix of fabulous pop hits and stunning classical pieces, all laced with a generous splash of festive spirit.
Saturday 11 December, 2010 7.30pm
London Gay Men's Chorus Make Your Own Kind Of Christmas
London Gay Men's Chorus Programme: The perfect start to Christmas. The 150-strong London Gay Men’s Chorus returns with its trademark mix of fabulous pop hits and stunning classical pieces, all laced with a generous splash of festive spirit.
Sunday 12 December, 2010 6pm
Monteverdi Choir & Orchestra Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Bach Cantatas Pilgrimage
Sir John Eliot Gardiner The Monteverdi Choir Programme: J.S. Bach:
Cantata No.61 Nun komm der Heiden Heiland Concerto in C minor for violin and oboe
Cantata No.36 Schwingt feudig euch empor Cantata No.70 Wachet! bechet!
Tuesday 14 December, 2010 12pm
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage!
Programme: Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower's versatile lively score.
Wednesday 15 December, 2010 10am
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage!
Programme: Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower's versatile lively score.
Wednesday 15 December, 2010 12pm
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage!
Programme: Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower's versatile lively score.
Wednesday 15 December, 2010 7.30pm
Handel's Messiah With the ECO and Raymond Leppard
Raymond Leppard Rodolfus Choir Programme: Handel: Messiah
Thursday 16 December, 2010 10am
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage!
Programme: Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower's versatile lively score.
Thursday 16 December, 2010 12pm
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage!
Programme: Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower's versatile lively score.
Friday 17 December, 2010 10am
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage!
Programme: Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower's versatile lively score.
Friday 17 December, 2010 12pm
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage!
Programme: Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower's versatile lively score.
Friday 17 December, 2010 7.30pm
Kit & the Widow at Christmas With Southbank Sinfonia
Programme: In their annual Christmas concert, western Europe's leading piano-and-voice-based Lounge Act will be joined at the hearthside by the 32 bauble-encrusted members of the Southbank Sinfonia.
Saturday 18 December, 2010 10am
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage!
Programme: Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower's versatile lively score.
Saturday 18 December, 2010 12pm
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage!
Programme: Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower's versatile lively score.
Saturday 18 December, 2010 7.30pm
Kingston Choral Society & The Purcell Orchestra
Mary Bevan Christopher Ainslie Programme: J.S. Bach: Weihnachts-Oratorium (Christmas Oratorio), Parts 1, 2, 5 & 6
Bach’s ever-popular Weihnachts-Oratorium (Christmas Oratorio) provides the perfect respite from the frantic festive build up.
Sunday 19 December, 2010 7pm
The King’s Singers Joy To The World
Programme: Trad. arr. Carl Davis: Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow
Poem: Christina Rossetti 'Christmas Eve'
Trad. Basque arr. Edgar Pettman: The Angel Gabriel
Trad. French arr. Philip Lawson: Noel Nouvelet
Trad. arr. Bob Chilcott: What Child is This?
Poem: Charles Causley: Ballad of the Bread-Man
Tchaikovsky arr. Jeremy Lubbock: The Crown of Roses
J.S. Bach: O Little One Sweet
Philip Lawson: Lullay My Liking
Reading: Christmas 1915
Gruber arr. John Rutter: Stille Nacht
June Collin: The Quiet Heart
Poem: Rudyard Kipling: Eddi's Service
John Rutter: There is a Flower
Trad. arr. Philip Lawson: Joy to the World
Camille Saint-Saëns: Serenade d'Hiver
Reading: John Julius Norwich: A Correspondence
Trad. arr. Geoffrey Keating: The Twelve Days of Christmas
Monday 20 December, 2010 7.30pm
All Angels & Hendon Band of the Salvation Army A Portrait of Christmas
Programme: All Angels and Hendon Band of The Salvation Army renew their association in this year’s concert of Christmas music. All Angels will be contributing several spots during the evening and there will be audience participation in carol singing to add to this ‘brass and voice’ run-up to Christmas.
Tuesday 21 December, 2010 3pm
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Christmas Cracker
Mike Dore Mary Carewe Programme: A glittering selection of Christmas favourites, not forgetting the sing-along carols!
Tuesday 21 December, 2010 7.30pm
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Christmas Cracker
Mike Dore Mary Carewe Programme: A glittering selection of Christmas favourites, not forgetting the sing-along carols!
Wednesday 22 December, 2010 7.30pm
Maddy Prior and The Carnival Band Carols and Capers
Programme: A unique celebratory show of Christmas music. Renowned folk singer Maddy Prior joins up once again with the Carnival Band, who mix renaissance, modern and ethnic instruments with a refreshing cavalier attitude and plenty of humour.
Thursday 23 December, 2010 7.30pm
Academy of Ancient Music J.S. Bach at Christmas
Richard Egarr Programme: J.S. Bach: Cantata No.70 'Wachet! betet! betet! wachet!'
J.S. Bach: Concerto in D minor for harpsichord
J.S. Bach: Concerto in C minor for violin and oboe
J.S. Bach: Magnificat in D major
Monday 31 January, 2011 7.30pm
Hans Liberg The Godfather of Comedy & Music
Programme: A European favourite, he returns to London for four exclusive shows.
A sell-out hit in concert halls throughout Europe, Liberg combines humour and extreme musical virtuosity to poke fun at the world of classical music.
Thursday 3 February, 2011 7.30pm
La Serenissima Vivaldi: The French Connection 2
Katy Bircher Gail Hennessy Programme: Vivaldi:
'Paris' Concerto No.2 for strings & continuo in E minor, RV.133
Concerto for violin, oboe, strings, & continuo in F major, RV.543
Concerto for flute, strings & continuo in A minor, RV.440
Concerto for bassoon in C major, RV.473
~ Interval ~
Brand new concerto discovery
'Paris' Concerto No.4 for strings & continuo in F major, RV.136
Concerto Intitolato La Notte for flute, 2 violins, bassoon & continuo in G minor, RV.104
Concerto for violin, strings & continuo in B flat major, RV.365
Tuesday 8 February, 2011 7.30pm
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir Psalms Choral At Cadogan 2010/11
Daniel Reuss Felix Mendelssohn Programme: Mendelssohn: Three Psalms Op.78
- Warum toben die Heiden; Richte mich, Gott; Mein Gott, warum hast du... Sibelius: Rakastava (The Lover) Op.14
Arvo Pärt: Magnificat
Cyrillus Kreek: Psalms of David
- Psalm 22, Psalm 104, Psalm 141, Õnnis on inimene
Cyrillus Kreek: Estonian religious folk songs
- Armas Jeesus, Sind ma palun; Jeesus kõige ülem hää; Kui suur on meie vaesus Arvo Pärt: Kanon Pokajanen
- Ode VI; Kondakion; Ikos; Ode IX; Prayer after Kanon
Thursday 10 February, 2011 7.30pm
Vienna Tonkunstler Orchestra Zurich International Concert Series 2010-11
Andres Orozco-Estrada Natasha Paremski Programme: Mozart: Overture, Marriage of Figaro
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5 'Emperor'
Brahms: Symphony No.2
Thursday 24 February, 2011 7.30pm
Paul Carrack
Paul Carrack Programme: Legendary Sheffield-born singer, songwriter and former frontman of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics is back on tour in the autumn to promote his acclaimed new album I Know That Name.
Sunday 27 February, 2011 7pm
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden Zurich International Concert Series 2010-11
Antonio Pappano Thomas Hampson Programme: Mahler: Piano Quartet Movement in A minor
Wagner: Siegfried Idyll
Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde (chamber version, arranged Schoenberg completed Rainer Riehn)
Friday 4 March, 2011 7.30pm
Academy of St Martin in the Fields Zurich International Concert Series 2010-11
Joshua Bell Steven Isserlis Programme: Haydn: Symphony No.13 in D major
Mendelssohn: Symphony No.4 'Italian'
Brahms: Double Concerto for violin and cello
Saturday 5 March, 2011 7.30pm
London Chamber Orchestra
Christopher Warren-Green Nikita Borisoglebsky Programme: Mozart: Overture, La finta giardiniera
Mozart: Violin Concerto No.5
Schubert: Symphony No.5
Monday 7 March, 2011 7.30pm
Orchestre National d'Ile de France Zurich International Concert Series 2010-11
Yoel Levi Anna Vinnitskaya Programme: Debussy: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No.3
Saint-Saëns: Symphony No.3 'Organ'
Tuesday 15 March, 2011 7.30pm
The Hilliard Ensemble A Hilliard Songbook Choral At Cadogan 2010-11
Piers Hellawell Robert Fayrfax Programme: Piers Hellawell: The Hilliard Songbook
- True beauty; By Falsehood; On Black and White; True beauty; Emerodde; Iacent; True beauty; Saphire Robert Fayrfax: Most clere of colour
Anon: Madame d'amours
William Cornysh: Ah Robin
Anon: Remember me my dear
Arcadelt: Il bianco e dolce cigno
Anon: Passacalli della vita
PhilippeVerdelot: Divini occhi
Cipriano de Rore: O sonno
Gavin Bryars: From the First Book of Madrigals
- Web; Stormy; Almond Tree; Just as the ash-glow; Within minutes Ivan Moody: Arkhangelos
Sheryngham: Ah! Gentle Jesu
Arvo Pärt: And one of the Pharisees
Trad. Armenian, arr. Komitas Vardapet: Sharakans: Ov zarmanali
Hays hark nviranc ukhti, Surp, Ter zorutheanc
Arvo Pärt: Most Holy Mother of God
Guillaume de Machaut: Gloria from Messe de Notre Dame
Programme: A European favourite, he returns to London for four exclusive shows.
A sell-out hit in concert halls throughout Europe, Liberg combines humour and extreme musical virtuosity to poke fun at the world of classical music.
Monday 4 April, 2011 7.30pm
Hans Liberg The Godfather of Comedy & Music
Programme: A European favourite, he returns to London for four exclusive shows.
A sell-out hit in concert halls throughout Europe, Liberg combines humour and extreme musical virtuosity to poke fun at the world of classical music.
Wednesday 20 April, 2011 7pm
Academy of Ancient Music and Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Programme: J.S. Bach: St John Passion
Tuesday 10 May, 2011 7.30pm
The Tallis Scholars Lamentation Choral At Cadogan 2010/11
Peter Phillips Tomas Luis de Victoria Programme: Victoria: Dum complerentur
Palestrina: Dum complerentur
Palestrina: Peccantem me quotidie
Victoria: Lamentations for Holy Thursday
Victoria: Lamentations for Holy Saturday
Palestrina: Tribulationes civitatum
Palestrina: Tu es Petrus
Victoria: Vidi speciosam
Thursday 12 May, 2011 7.30pm
Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra Zurich International Concert Series 2010-11
Alexander Lazarev Principal Singers from the Bolshoi Opera Programme: Tchaikovsky: Extracts from Eugene Onegin
- Polonaise, Tatiana’s Letter Scene, Onegin’s Aria, Final Duet
Tchaikovsky: Music from The Nutcracker (Mravinsky)
- Act I (No.6 to end of Act), Act II (No.14 Pas de Deux to end of Act)
Monday 16 May, 2011 7.30pm
Hans Liberg The Godfather of Comedy & Music
Programme: A European favourite, he returns to London for four exclusive shows.
A sell-out hit in concert halls throughout Europe, Liberg combines humour and extreme musical virtuosity to poke fun at the world of classical music.
