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Sonata for Piano No 19 in C minor

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Le Tombeau de Couperin

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)

Nocturne No 3 in B

Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)

Sonata for Piano No 3 in B minor

Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)

On their concert tour from Germany, Vocal-Ensemble Hochwang partners with the Angel Orchestra and acclaimed soprano Constanze Backes to perform an evening concert at St Silas Church, Pentonville.

Cantata No 21, 'Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis'

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Orchestral Suite No 4 in D

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Laudate Dominum from Vesperae solennes de confessore in C, 'Solemn Vespers'

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Hör mein Bitten

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

I never saw a moor

Peter Fender (1961-)

Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes

Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672)

Salve Regina

Rupert Ignaz Mayr (1647-1712)

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)