A Selection of French Music for a Romantic Valentine's Evening Friday 14th February The London Mozart Players featuring pianist Zee Zee Celebrate Valentine's Day with an evening filled with romance, elegance, and the charm of French music. From the intricate Baroque harmonies of Rameau to the jazz-inspired brilliance of Ravel, this programme is a perfect blend of passion and sophistication. Highlights include Lili Boulanger's vibrant D'un matin de printemps, Ravel's captivating Piano Concerto in G major performed by Zee Zee, and the enchanting harp solo in Debussy's Danses sacrée et profane. Please Click Here for more details of this concert and tickets

A Caledonian Evening Friday 28th March The London Mozart Players featuring violinist Joo Yeon Sir Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Scotland with an evening inspired by its rugged landscapes and storied traditions. This programme features Hamish MacCunn's stirring Land of the Mountain and the Flood Overture, Max Bruch's lyrical Scottish Fantasy, and Peter Maxwell Davies' haunting Farewell to Stromness. Violinist Joo Yeon Sir's exceptional artistry will bring these pieces to life, capturing the spirit and charm of Scotland. Please Click Here for more details of this concert and tickets

A Festival of the Saxophone Thursday 29th May Jess Gillam with the London Mozart Players Dynamic saxophonist Jess Gillam makes her Grayshott Concerts debut in a programme celebrating the saxophone's incredible versatility. Highlights include Sir James MacMillan's thrilling Saxophone Concerto, Bartók's lively Romanian Dances, and Tchaikovsky's lush Serenade for Strings. Jess's captivating performance style promises a night of joy, energy, and extraordinary musical storytelling. Please Click Here for more details of this concert and tickets

Exclusive Friends Evening Thursday 19th June Emma Johnson and the Orchestra for the Environment Join us for an evening of music inspired by the natural world. Clarinet virtuoso Emma Johnson will perform her own piece, Tree of Life, a poignant reflection on humanity's connection to nature. The programme includes Holst's Brook Green Suite, Dvořák's warm Serenade for Strings, and Gershwin's playful Walking the Dog. This is a celebration of beauty, both in music and the world around us. Please Click Here for more details of this concert and tickets

Gala Film Night ! Wednesday 17th September The London Mozart Players with special guests Step into the glamour of the silver screen with a magical evening of iconic movie music. From epic orchestral suites to timeless Hollywood themes, this is a celebration of the greatest moments in film music history. Dress to impress and join us for a night of cinematic splendour! The complete programme is yet to be settled - if you'd like to suggest your favourite do drop a line to our Artistic Director at andy@grayshottconcerts.co.uk Please Click Here for more details of this concert and tickets

A Celebration of Beethoven Thursday 19th June The London Mozart Players featuring violinist Fenella Humphreys, conducted by Jonathan Bloxham Conclude the year with a tribute to Beethoven's genius. Fenella Humphreys will perform the breathtaking Violin Concerto in D Major, and the evening culminates with the monumental Eroica Symphony. These masterpieces, performed by exceptional musicians, will leave you in awe of Beethoven's enduring legacy. Please Click Here for more details of this concert and tickets

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"I first heard Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in 1973, in London. It was played by as starry an ensemble as you could imagine at the time: Isaac Stern on violin, Pinchas Zukerman on viola, and the English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Daniel Barenboim. I've probably heard it a dozen or so times since, live or on record, but the magic of that performance has never been recaptured - until tonight. Grayshott Concerts has a habit of attracting up and coming young soloists before they're fully famous. In the case of Timothy Ridout, in truth he has already up and come, having made an international reputation aided by several top-rated recordings.

His performance of the Mozart was of the highest class, and it was equalled by Ruth Rogers, stepping up from her usual role as leader of the LMP to play the solo violin part. Both soloists were fabulous, not least in the second movement - surely one of the greatest slow movements ever written. First class support too from the orchestra under Jonathan Bloxham - they really seemed to enjoy supporting their usual leader's solo turn.

The Mozart was preceded by Lera Auerbach's Sogno di Stabat Mater, composed for the same solo instruments, and a modern take on the baroque concerto grosso form, also involving a significant part for a vibraphone. A combination of 18th and 21st century sounds, it made for an interesting and challenging first listen, and prompted a commitment from this listener to have another go at it on record. The work was, as I say, a challenging one for the audience, but just the sort of piece that Grayshott Concerts should be providing for its audiences (in moderation!) to open everyone's ears to what's happening in the current musical world. Timothy Ridout also played Hummels's Potpourri for Viola and Orchestra, a fun piece incorporating several well known tunes by Mozart and others, and offered plenty of opportunity for Tim to demonstrate his considerable virtuosity.

Finally, we heard Beethoven's First Symphony, in which Jonathan Bloxham was able to show why his career is rapidly developing on an international basis. His strongly rhythmic interpretation kept my feet tapping almost throughout, and his fast tempi communicated tremendous energy, very occasionally at the expense of perfect coordination within the orchestra. But that surely is a fault in the right direction. If you wanted evidence of how Beethoven moved music on from Haydn and Mozart, it was all here in this performance."

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