Concerts
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Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra String Quartet: Family Concert | |
Mon 6 September 2010, 6.00pm |
(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!) When Gustavo Dudamel's Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela visited Southbank Centre for a week-long residency in 2009, they set the place alight with their 'infectious joy... and unbridled enthusiasm for making music.' The Telegraph An opportunity to hear this world-famous quartet of young players in a one-hour concert designed especially for families. The music, which will be introduced from the stage, includes one of Bach’s late masterpieces, and Mexico City-born Javier Álvarez’s lively Metro Chabacano, a recent work that harnesses the bustle of a modern underground station with driving rhythmic vitality. The programme finishes with Dvorák’s much loved American String Quartet, written whilst the composer was on holiday in rural America. Johann Sebastian Bach 'Contrapunctus 1' from The Art of Fugue |
Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra String Quartet | |
Mon 6 September 2010, 9.30pm |
(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!) A short, informal late-night concert where the vibrant young quartet, formed from principal players of the legendary Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela, introduce the pieces from the stage and takes questions from the audience. Feel free to take your drinks from Queen Elizabeth Hall's bar into the auditorium with you. Johann Sebastian Bach 'Contrapunctus 1' from The Art of Fugue |
Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra String Quartet | |
Wed 8 September 2010, 7.30pm |
(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!) When Gustavo Dudamel's Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela visited Southbank Centre for a week-long residency in 2009, they set the place alight with their 'infectious joy... and unbridled enthusiasm for making music.' The Telegraph The Simón Bolívar String Quartet, formed of principal players from the string sections of the Orchestra, presents a programme of masterpieces. Bach's enigmatic Art of Fugue remains a work of uncommon purity. The simple opening phrase of 'Contrapunctus No.1', repeated in sequence by each instrument, develops into a work of immense and intricate structure. Johann Sebastian Bach 'Contrapunctus 1' from The Art of Fugue |
Absolute: 'Spanish Autumn Serenades' | |
Fri 10 September 2010, 1.10pm |
(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!) Julia White, Oboe ‘Lovely ensemble and a very polished, neat performance.’ John Highway, TCM Oboist Julia White and guitarist Georgina Whitehead first collaborated whilst studying at Trinity College of Music, London. Their concerts together have included performances at The Bolivar Hall International Classical Guitar Festival and at Greenwich Fan Museum as part of the Music and Architecture Festival. Since Julia’s return from performing with the Santiago Philharmonic Orchestra in Chile in 2009 the duo have been further developing their repertoire and seeking new music for this interesting and unusual combination. This Spanish/Europe-themed lunchtime concert will include rare evocative works by Günter Braun and Salvador Brotons. With a hint of the Habanera dance style from the much-loved composers Ravel and Villa-Lobos allow yourself to be drifted away into the distant aboriginal lands of Brazil. Georg Philipp Telemann Sonata in A Minor |
Absolute: 'Spanish Autumn Serenades' | |
Mon 13 September 2010, 1.00pm |
(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!) Julia White, oboe ‘Lovely ensemble and a very polished, neat performance.’ John Highway, TCM Oboist Julia White and guitarist Georgina Whitehead first collaborated whilst studying at Trinity College of Music, London. Their concerts together have included performances at The Bolivar Hall International Classical Guitar Festival and at Greenwich Fan Museum as part of the Music and Architecture Festival. Since Julia’s return from performing with the Santiago Philharmonic Orchestra in Chile in 2009 the duo have been further developing their repertoire and seeking new music for this interesting and unusual combination. This Spanish/Europe-themed lunchtime concert will include rare evocative works by Günter Braun and Salvador Brotons. With a hint of the Habanera dance style from the much-loved composers Ravel and Villa-Lobos allow yourself to be drifted away into the distant aboriginal lands of Brazil. Programme includes: Georg Philipp Telemann Sonata in A Minor Maurice Ravel Pièce en forme de Habanera Salvador Brotons Two Suggestions for solo guitar Heitor Villa-Lobos Distribuição de Flores Henri Tomasi 'Péruvienne' from Evocations for solo oboe Günter Braun Sonatine |
Va por Cuba | |
Fri 17 September 2010, 7.30pm |
(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!) Ahmed Dickinson Guitar, Eralys Fernández Piano, Lucia Marica Violin, Diego Carneiro Cello, Roberto Molina Poetry, Amy Finegan Dancer Led by Roberto Molina and Eralys Fernández this unique multi-media concert fuses classical Music and Afro-Cuban Poetry set to the contemporary rhythms of Salsa, Timba and Reggaeton. The evening will celebrate Cuban and Latin American music including Tangos from Argentina. Nicolas Guillén Sóngoro cosongo (poem), Tú no sabe inglé (poem) www.culturacubana.co.uk This event is supported by the Cuban Embassy in the UK. |
The Amor Quintet play Piazzolla | |
Wed 22 September 2010, 1.10pm |
(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!) The Amor Quintet play the music of Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992), one of South America’s greatest composers. Fusing Tango rhythms, Jazz harmony, improvisation and Bach counterpoint, Piazzolla composed beautiful music that is at once moving, sophisticated, visceral and much-loved. This international, virtuoso, experienced and professional quintet have collectively played with such artists as John Williams, Susan Boyle, Katherine Jenkins, WestLife & Paco Peña and at the O2 Arena and international venues. The Amor Quintet are dedicated to sharing their love of Piazzolla’s music with the world. http://amorquintet.com |
Early Evening Solo Guitar Recital: Georgina Whitehead | |
Sat 25 September 2010, 6.00pm |
(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!) ‘Born for the music.’ Alirio Díaz Georgina Whitehead recently performed in replacement of world renowned guitarist, John Williams at the Petersham Festival, London in April 2009. Georgina graduated with a first class BMus Honours degree, Silver Medal and The Montagu Cleeve Guitar Prize from Trinity College of Music, Greenwich, London in July 2007 for her outstanding contribution and performance activities towards the string faculty at the college. In November 2008 she was awarded the Third Prize at The Ivor Mairants International Guitar Competition held in London, November 2008. In this tantalizing early evening recital of rich and warm sounds of folklore from Mexico, Spain and Paraguay allow yourself to become immersed into another world. Including works by: Manuel Maria Ponce Sonata No. 3 Federico Moreno-Torroba Sonatina in A Salvador Brotons Two Suggestions for solo guitar Domenico Scarlatti K.208 Agustín Barrios Mangoré Vals Op. 8, No.4 www.georginawhitehead.com |
Third London Festival of American Music: 'Con acento latino' | |
Tue 5 October 2010, 7.30pm |
(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!) LONTANO, Odaline de la Martinez (conductor) Over the years, Lontano has featured some of the most noted, inventive and radical names in contemporary music, who have seen their works given valuable and sensitive exposure by this most adventurous of groups. The ensemble has travelled the world and its international reputation ensures a busy schedule with performances both in the UK and abroad. Lontano has acquired the same reputation for versatility, eclecticism and vision enjoyed by Lontano itself. Lontano is synonymous with ‘the future in music’. Arlene Elizabeth Sierra A Conflict of Opposites This event is part of the Third London Festival of American Music, hosted by the Mornington Trust. |
Juan María Solare: 'Beyond Tango' | |
Thu 28 October 2010, 7.30pm |
(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!) Juan María Solare, piano ‘Juan Maria Solare gives a new face to classical tango’, Christian Emigholz, Weser Kurier With a strong stress on tango music (featuring composers such as Piazzolla, Gardel and Villoldo), the recital 'Beyond Tango' also presents classical music by composers of Argentina and Latin America in general. The programme includes works by Solare himself. Argentinian composer and pianist Juan María Solare (Buenos Aires, 1966) has lived in Germany since 1993. In Bremen, he teaches at the University and at the Hochschule für Künste. .jpg) This recital is also the official British launch of Solare's recent CD: Tango Monologues. www.JuanMariaSolare.com |
'South American Connections': Academy of Ancient Music with Juanita Lascarro | |
Thu 25 November 2010, 7.30pm |
(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!) 'The AAM is the ultimate raspberry to anyone who says baroque music is predictable' The Independent The Academy of Ancient Music is directed from the violin by its Brazilian co-leader Rodolfo Richter in a programme of South American baroque and classical music, starring Colombian soprano Juanita Lascarro. The pre-concert talk (6.30pm) is given by Dr Alexander Samson of UCL, who will talk about the music’s cultural background.The Academy of Ancient Music plays baroque and classical music on instruments and in styles faithful to the date of the music’s composition. Over 250 recordings, concerts on every continent except Antarctica and numerous awards confirm the orchestra’s status as one of the world’s greatest. JA Hasse Overture to Cleofide Lobo de Mesquita Adagio and Fugue in G minor Zipoli Arias from Dell’offese a vendicarmi A Scarlatti 'Concerto Grosso No.1 in F minor' from VI Concertos in Seven Parts M Corrente ‘Les Sauvages’ from Concerto Comique No.25 in G minor Torrejón y Velasco Desvelado dueño mio Anon Cachua Anon Sonata Chiquitana XVIII Handel II Delirio Amoros * ILAMS discount only available when booking by phone |
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