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St Mary's Perivale Wednesday Evening Concert Series

Sonata for Piano No 3 in B Flat

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Fantasie in F minor

Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)

Divertissement à la Hongroise (Divertimento in the Hugarian style)

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor

Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor

Sergey Rachmaninov (1873-1943)

A concert of cheeky tunes, memorable melodies and songs with or without words. Aspidistra, praised for its lively and authentic interpretation of Palm Court Music, was regularly played by Brian Kay on BBC Radio 3. This music, popular by name but classical by nature, is a perfect introduction to classical music for youngsters and a refreshing change for veterans.

As well as Mozart's much loved symphony in A, this programme includes a wonderful, seldom heard Mozart overture and a delightful movement from a symphony by his father, Leopold. Our principal cellist, Michael Atkinson, who is also a member of the BBC Symphony Orchestra will play the concerto in C by Haydn and we will also play a short work by Beckenham resident and RCM professor Jonathan Pitkin.

St. George’s Chamber Orchestra was founded in 2004 as the professional orchestra for the South East to give local music lovers the opportunity to hear orchestral concerts of the highest standard on their doorstep.

The orchestra is drawn from an extraordinarily talented, experienced and versatile pool of musicians, a large number of whom are past winners of prestigious awards and musical competitions in the UK and elsewhere. Many either are or have been members of the leading London orchestras and a significant number are principals in those orchestras. Many others are members of Britain’s best known chamber ensembles.

We are proud to be resident at St. George’s Church, Beckenham, which has a long, strong and respected musical heritage, and boasts one of the finest church choirs in the UK. With its spaciousness, good acoustics,and warm friendly atmosphere it is an ideal venue for a chamber orchestra.

A few comments from our audience:

'The concert was such a treat, what a programme! So lovely to hear those less-often performed pieces. Thank you.'

'Fantastic concert last night! We enjoyed it immensely. It was a real treat - such a well chosen programme and perfectly played by all.'

Prologue from Apollo et Hyacinthus

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

1st Movement (Allegro) from Symphony in B flat

Leopold Mozart (1719-1787)

Concerto for Cello and Orchestra No 1 in C

(Franz) Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

Whispering, Clamoring

Jonathan Pitkin ()

Symphony No 29 in A major

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Mishka Rushdie Momen (born 1992) is a postgraduate scholar and student of Joan Havill at the Guildhall School, where she previously also studied for 5 years with Imogen Cooper as her only student. Her competition successes include the Tillett Trust Young Artist Platform Scheme 2012-13, the Kenneth Loveland Gift 2012, and First Prize in the Norah Sande Award 2012.

Last season Mishka gave recitals at the Barbican Hall for the pre-LSO seies, Wigmore Hall for the Tillett Trust Monday Platform, and the Bridgewater Hall. Forthcoming venues include Cardiff University and The Venue, leeds.

Her concert expereince includes most of the major London venues as well as abroad in new York, Weimar, Prague , Mumbai and Cologne.

This recital is presented by The Chopin Society UK. Mishka last played for us at Brown's Hotel in Mayfair as part of our Chopin Bicentenary celebrations in 2010, when she appeared on the Andrew Marr Show (BBC1) with our President, Lady Rose Cholmondeley, to publicise our concerts.

Impromptu No 3 in B flat major from 4 Impromptus

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Impromptu No 4 in F minor from 4 Impromptus

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Sonata for Piano No 19 in C minor

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Ballade No 1 in G Minor

Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)

Nocturne No 3 in B

Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)

Polonaise No 7 in A flat, 'Polonaise-fantaisie'

Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)