The Mastery of Mozart

The viola became Mozart’s most beloved instrument. The distinctively mellow, plaintive sound of the instrument saturates the composer’s sublime Sinfonia Concertante in E major for Violin and Viola, a piece that glows from within when the instruments aren’t chasing each other down….

A star of the future: rising violinist Leia Zhu brings a selection of violin masterworks. Lauded for her musical maturity, expressive interpretations and impressive technical ability, 15 year-old British violinist Leia Zhu is recognised as a star of the future. Having first…

Schumann, Mendelssohn and Liszt: Pianist Yoav Levanon makes his UK debutThe outstanding young Israeli pianist Yoav Levanon weaves together the passion of Robert Schumann and the elegance of Mendelssohn, alongside Liszt’s mighty B minor sonata in this thrilling solo recital.Yoav Levanon’s UK debut features a captivating programme paying homage to several of the…

Paris – City of Lights: Lise de la Salle plays Mozart, Ravel, Fauré and Chopin Lise de la Salle conjures an ephemeral dreamscape of reflections, folk and dance inspired solo piano music.  A pianist of sensibility and maturity, Lise de la Salle is…

A voice from another world: the young Venezuelan male soprano Samuel Mariño makes his London debut. Samuel Mariño’s unique vocal range and musicality have allowed him to break the boundaries of repertoire like no other singer before him; and in this programme…

Iain Farrington and St Martin’s Chamber Orchestra present a sparkling jazz-inspired programme, perfect for a balmy summer evening. In vibrant arrangements for chamber ensemble and piano, these works by pioneering classical composers of the jazz age take us on a journey across…

Programme Mozart – Divertimento in F Joseph Boulogne – First movement from String Quartet Op 1 No 1 Ignatius Sancho – Country Dances Vivaldi – Four Seasons Please note this performance will last for approximately one hour without an interval. Performers St…

Renowned composer Bob Chilcott conducts St Martin’s Voices in an inspiring performance of his Requiem, programmed here alongside Mozart’s moving choral masterpiece. Chilcott’s Requiem for choir, soprano and tenor soloists and chamber ensemble is an uplifting interpretation of the traditional Requiem text,…

Handel’s magnificent Coronation Anthems were commissioned for the crowning of King George II in 1727 and have remained the iconic centrepiece of British coronation ceremonies ever since. This celebratory performance by St Martin’s Chamber Orchestra and the joint choral forces of St…