As winter begins (hopefully!) to loosen its grip, and we see the first signs of Spring with snowdrops and daffodils, we invite you to welcome the new season with an evening of fabulous Classical music from Vienna's golden age.

Our 2026 season opens in style as the London Mozart Players, conducted by our Associate Artist Jonathan Bloxham, are joined by the internationally acclaimed French pianist Cédric Tiberghien for a programme that sparkles with elegance, wit and invention.

A full concert report is provided further down this Newsletter.

Few pianists today combine intellectual depth, poetic imagination and sheer virtuosity as compellingly as Cédric Tiberghien. A French pianist with a truly international reputation, Tiberghien is celebrated not only for the beauty of his playing, but for his curiosity, versatility and fearless musical intelligence.

A former BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist and winner of France's prestigious Victoire de la Musique, he is admired for programmes that move effortlessly between Classical masterpieces, French repertoire and contemporary music. Critics regularly highlight his extraordinary command of colour and touch - The Guardian praising his 'exemplary range of touch and keyboard colour', while The Daily Telegraph described the almost magical expressive depth of his playing.

The 2025/26 season sees him in demand across the world, performing with leading orchestras including the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic, Warsaw Philharmonic, Antwerp Symphony and Bournemouth Symphony, and collaborating with some of today's most exciting conductors. Alongside these appearances, he gives recitals and chamber concerts across Europe's major musical centres, including London, Paris and Milan.

Tiberghien is particularly renowned for his Mozart and Beethoven, bringing a rare combination of clarity, warmth and emotional honesty to this repertoire. His recent multi-season exploration of Beethoven's complete piano variations at Wigmore Hall was widely acclaimed, while his recording of Ravel's Piano Concertos on period instruments was shortlisted for a Gramophone Award, hailed as a 'game-changer' by Gramophone Magazine.

Whether in moments of dazzling virtuosity or hushed intimacy, audiences are repeatedly struck by his ability to make music feel fresh, personal and alive. Hearing Cédric Tiberghien perform Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 promises an interpretation of rare elegance and insight - a performance to savour and remember.

Marianna Martines - Sinfonia in C major
A remarkable figure of 18th-century Vienna, Marianna Martines was admired by Haydn and studied alongside Mozart. One of the very few women composers to achieve prominence in her lifetime, her music is spirited, elegant and richly inventive-an exciting rediscovery.

Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K.488
One of Mozart's most beloved concertos, this work combines radiant beauty with profound emotional depth. The serene slow movement is among Mozart's most touching inspirations, while the outer movements sparkle with charm and lyricism.

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges - Symphony No. 2 in D major
A leading musical figure in 18th-century Paris, Saint-Georges was admired for his virtuosity and compositional brilliance. His symphonies are full of vitality and elegance, offering a fascinating perspective on the Classical style beyond Vienna.

Haydn - Symphony No. 83 in G minor, 'La Poule'
Nicknamed 'The Hen' for its playful, clucking theme, this symphony showcases Haydn's humour and imagination. Beneath its wit lies dramatic intensity and masterful orchestration-pure Haydn at his inventive best.

Coming Up in the 2026 Season Serenade for Voice and Valves Thursday 7th May The London Mozart Players with Jonathan Bloxham and featuring Laurence Kilsby (Tenor) & Ben Goldscheider (French Horn) A fabulous evening of lyricism and youthful virtuosity starring tenor Laurence Kilsby - 2022 Kathleen Ferrier Award winner - and internationally acclaimed horn soloist Ben Goldscheider, who premiered over 50 new works and made his Proms debut in 2022. Together with Jonathan Bloxham and the LMP, they perform Britten's deeply evocative Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings, Mozart's iconic Horn Concerto No. 4, and Mendelssohn's dazzling First Symphony. An unmissable concert showcasing three remarkable British talents Please Click Here for more details of this concert and tickets

In Paradisum Saturday 13th June Excelsis choir and the London Handel Players and Friends This event brings together the award-winning Excelsis choir and the outstanding London Handel Players and Friends under the leadership of Adrian Butterfield and Robert Lewis. This atmospheric evening weaves together exquisite French sacred music, including Fauré's Cantique de Jean Racine, Saint-Saëns' Ave Maria, Franck's Panis Angelicus and selections from Langlais's Messe Solennelle. The second half features Duruflé's serene and transcendent Requiem - a masterpiece of consolation and quiet radiance. A concert of stillness, beauty and reflection. Please Click Here for more details of this concert and tickets

Return of the Guitar Maestro Thursday 17th September Sean Shibe with The London Mozart Players We are thrilled to welcome back guitar sensation Sean Shibe, one of today's most compelling and imaginative musicians. With multiple international awards and performances at Carnegie Hall, the BBC Proms and the Berlin Philharmonie, Shibe's artistry is unmatched. He joins the LMP for Vivaldi's sparkling Guitar Concerto which was originally written for the lute and a beautifully crafted guitar interpretation of Bach's Violin Concerto in E major - a mesmerising reimagining of a Baroque favourite. Please Click Here for more details of this concert and tickets

Friends' Evening October (Date TBC) Howard Shelley OBE This cherished annual tradition features our Patron Howard Shelley OBE, performing with members of the London Mozart Players. With more than 180 acclaimed recordings and a career spanning five decades, Howard brings unmatched insight, warmth and generosity to this special evening of music, conversation and celebration. Programme details will be revealed closer to the time - but rest assured, it will be one of the jewels of the year.

Rejoice! Bach's Christmas Oratorio Gala Evening! Saturday 12th December London Handel Players and Pegasus Choir under the direction of Baroque specialist Adrian Butterfield We close the year with one of the greatest celebrations in all sacred music: Bach's Christmas Oratorio, performed by the London Handel Players and Pegasus under Baroque specialist Adrian Butterfield. This is a new venture for Grayshott Concerts as we are combining forces with the prestigious Tilford Bach Festival to produce a joint event. With its jubilant opening chorus, tender arias and radiant orchestral writing, this festive masterpiece captures the wonder and joy of the season. A perfect centrepiece for Christmas at Grayshott. This will be our Gala Evening of the year! Please Click Here for more details of this concert and tickets

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