Concerts

“How shall we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land?”

This well-known verse from Psalm 137, a hymn of captivity and longing for homeland and religious freedom, gives this programme its title and its theme. In a Strange Land explores man’s search for heaven and earth in the Old and the New World in the turbulence of the 16th and 17th centuries. There is music of religious conflict and of discovery from England, France, Holland, Spain – and from Mexico and Bolivia, the world of the Aztecs and Incas. The programme includes William Byrd’s exquisite Mass for Four Voices alongside gems by Gesualdo, Lobo, Tallis and Victoria, the lilting syncopation of Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla’s Missa Ego flos campi, and rhythmically-arresting music from the Latin American Baroque, full of evocative, indigenous imagery.

Ex Cathedra | Jeffrey Skidmore conductor

Part of Choral at Cadogan 2016-17

TICKETS £31, £27, £23, £19

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‘From Bizet to Puccini...the music is utterly sensational as is the dance... A sublime evening well worth attending.’ Bertie Darrell

This fully-staged evening of specially-arranged popular opera, tango and musicals numbers loosely based on the story of La Traviata features opera singer Ann Liebeck in the title role alongside contemporary dancer Nuno Queimado as Alfredo. An exciting fusion of opera, dance and tango features choreography by David Benitez, Katherine Codogno, Nuno Silva and Benny Maslov.

Ann Liebeck soprano | Nuno Queimado dancer | Miriam and Dante tango dancers | Omar Puente’s Guest Tango Band | Omar Puente violin | Julian Rowlands bandoneon | Tom Mason bass | Michael Haslam piano

This event is sponsored by Journey Latin America as part of La Linea Festival

TICKETS £24.50, £17.50 | £15, £22.50 Concessions | To pay by credit card you must pay online | Booking Fee £1.50

BOOKINGS 020 7702 2789 | wiltons.org.uk

MORE INFORMATION latinrediscovery.co.uk

'Leo Brouwer is one of the greats'. Le Droit

Two giants of the classical guitar world set the world to rights in a public interview at London's favourite classical guitar venue, the Bolívar Hall, as John Williams chats to his longstanding friend and collaborator, Leo Brouwer, on life, music and guitars. Leo Brouwer is one of contemporary music’s living legends. Acclaimed in his youth as one of the all-time great performers of the classical guitar, the Cuban composer is a Honorary Member of UNESCO and is recognised worldwide as the guitar’s most outstanding living composer for the instrument, and as a pioneer in the fusion of musical styles and genres. John Williams is considered by many to be quite simply the best classical guitarist in the world performing today. Please note that this event does not feature any live performances. Talk chaired by Stephen Goss. Advance booking highly recommended!

Also in the series, don't miss the following events at Bolívar Hall:

Click HERE to hear John Williams performing works by Leo Brouwer

This event is part of the Thinking Ibero-America series organised by the Instituto Cervantes and Canning House, in collaboration with the ILAS and the IMLR, with the kind support of the Embassy of Cuba. It is also part of the guitarrísimo series organised by ILAMS and the Instituto Cervantes with the kind support of the Embassy of Venezuela. 

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'Leo Brouwer is one of the greats'. Le Droit

Leo Brouwer is one of contemporary music’s living legends. Acclaimed in his youth as one of the all-time great performers of the classical guitar, the Cuban composer is a Honorary Member of UNESCO and is recognised worldwide as the guitar’s most outstanding living composer for the instrument, and as a pioneer in the fusion of musical styles and genres. A selection of leading young UK artists honour Leo Brouwer’s visit to London with a bespoke programme of his chamber works, curated by the pre-eminent Cuban guitarist, Ahmed Dickinson. London’s Bolívar Hall provides a heavenly acoustic in which to hear some of Brouwer’s greatest works, including the Beatles-inspired quintet, Beatlerianas, and other favourites such as the Canción de cuna. Guitarist and rising star Andrey Lebedev will also perform the Sonata No. 5 ‘Ars Combinatoria’, which he recently premiered at St John’s Smith Square as a special commission for the Julian Beam Trust, and the concert closes with a performance of Paisaje cubano con lluvia for guitar orchestra, conducted by Maestro Brouwer himself.

Also in the series, don't miss the following events at Bolívar Hall:

Click HERE to watch Ahmed performing Brouwer's Beatles-inspired Beatlerianas with the Santiago String Quartet at St Martin-in-the-Fields

This event is part of the guitarrísimo series organised by ILAMS and the Instituto Cervantes with the kind support of the Oficina Leo Brouwer, Ediciones Espiral Eterna and the Embassies of Cuba and Venezuela

BOOKINGS

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  We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment

'Leo Brouwer is one of the greats'. Le Droit

Leo Brouwer is one of contemporary music’s living legends. Acclaimed in his youth as one of the all-time great performers of the classical guitar, the Cuban composer is an Honorary Member of UNESCO and is recognised worldwide as the guitar’s most outstanding living composer for the instrument, and as a pioneer in the fusion of musical styles and genres. As part of his forthcoming visit to London under the auspices of the guitarrísimo series, Leo Brouwer offers two days of public, one-to-one coaching on his own works and the broader classical guitar repertoire. All levels are welcome to participate and/or spectate, from enthusiast through to professional. Participant places are limited to a maximum of x16 and active participation is by prior application only. All classes will be delivered in English.

Also in the series, don't miss the following events at Bolívar Hall:

Click HERE to watch a clip of Leo Brouwer discussing his recent masterclasses at the Conservatori Liceu in Barcelona

Image: Leo Brouwer by Miguel Morales

This event is part of the guitarrísimo series organised by ILAMS and the Instituto Cervantes with the kind support of the Embassies of Cuba and Venezuela

APPLICATIONS / BOOKINGS

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  We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment

 

MORE INFORMATION info@ilams.org.uk | www.ilams.org.uk/brouwer.htm

    

Sebastián de Vivanco (c1551-1622) is one of the greatest composers of the Spanish Golden Age, but is also one of its most neglected. Scholars and performers are only now starting to appreciate Vivanco’s worth: he was born in Ávila at the same time as the great Tomás Luis de Victoria whose stunning brilliance unfairly monopolised the attention of the musical world. Vivanco served as maestro at the cathedrals of Lérida, Segovia, Ávila and finally at Salamanca, at whose university he was appointed Professor of Music in 1603, a post he held until his death. It was at Salamanca that he published his music in three lavish volumes. In this event we turn to Vivanco’s more exuberant and outgoing side. The Missa Assumpsit Jesus is based on one of his own motets and is written for five voices, expanding in parts to seven voices. As well as some heartfelt and radiant motets, the choir will also give what is possibly the first modern performance of the brilliant Magnificat primi toni.

De Profundis | Robert Hollingworth director

Sebastián de Vivanco Missa Assumpsit Jesus | Magnificat primi toni | Assumpsit Jesus | Cantate Domino | Stabat mater | O quam suavis est

TICKETS £16 | £12 Concessions

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MORE INFORMATION www.deprofundis.org.uk | www.lsm.org.uk

Master Spanish guitar makers from Felipe Conde demonstrate musical instrument-making at Home House, followed by a short recital by flamenco guitar legend Juan Martín.

7.00pm Demonstration
8.00pm Recital

Click HERE to listen to an audio clip | Click HERE to watch a video

This event is organised in association with the Embassy of Spain and London Craft Week as part of the guitarrísimo series organised by ILAMS and the Instituto Cervantes

TICKETS £18

BOOKINGS 020 7670 2084