The London Mozart Players has announced Jonathan Bloxham as its Conductor in Residence and Artistic Advisor. Bloxham will be working closely with the artistic team to develop the vision for the years ahead, as well as conducting key LMP concerts including those at Fairfield Halls, where our orchestra is Resident. In a statement, the conductor said, “It’s an honor to be {…}
I first heard the Welsh lullaby “Suo Gân” watching Steven Spielberg’s 1987 film, “Empire of the Sun.” The moving piece is perfect for cinematic use, and if you live in the United Kingdom, you can hear it as the title song for the new television series “The Pembrokeshire Murders.” (The show is also available in the United States on Britbox.) {…}
(Image Source: Grove Artists) The London Mozart Players have announced their online slate for the next few weeks. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal or operatic performances. Soprano Christina Johnson will perform as part of the Saturday Sessions on May 23, 2020. Baritone Roderick Williams and pianist Lynn Arnold will perform a recital of {…}
The London Mozart Players are launching “The Grounded Conductor” a video series about the issues facing a conductor today, as part of “At Home with LMP.” The showcase will kick off on May 13 and features conductor Timothy Henty. In his May 13 film, Henty will feature interviews with Sir Antonio Pappano, Chris Hampson, Amy Lane, and Cal McCrystal as {…}
Louise Alder has canceled the Opening Night Gala performance with the London Mozart Players. The company said via social media, “Sadly Louise Alder is indisposed and won’t be able to perform tonight Fairfield Halls but we are thrilled that Elizabeth Watts is stepping in to perform two glorious Mozart arias with Jane Glover conducting.” Watts is a rising star who {…}