2021 Lunchtime Concert Series at Bart’s Great Hall
February 16, 2021
Clare Taylor
At a time where the country is feeling deflated by the ongoing news, City Music Foundation presents the new 2020 CMF Artists (and some former artists) in a series of free monthly lunchtime recitals at Barts Great Hall throughout 2021, in partnership with Barts Heritage. These concerts are intended for an in-person audiences alongside live […]
CMF Advent News 🎄
November 30, 2020
Clare Taylor
It’s certainly not news that 2020 has been an unusual year, however here at CMF we wanted to share, or even re-share, some of the top highlights of this year. Come back each day in December to re-live some fantastic videos, reviews, articles, announcements and more as we count down to Christmas! 24th DecemberWe come […]
CMF takes part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2020
November 20, 2020
Clare Taylor
We’re delighted to announce that CMF is taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2020, a national matched funding campaign. ***CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW*** CMF is one of the charities that’s been selected to receive match funding from the Big Give, which means that donors have the rare opportunity to Double your Donation. For one […]
New 2020 CMF Artists Announced
November 19, 2020
Clare Taylor
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Messiaen – Quartet for the end of time
October 20, 2020
Clare Taylor
By Alexander Soares – Pianist at St Paul’s Cathedral 23rd October 2020 This peculiarity mirrors the astonishing gestation of the work: Messiaen was summoned for military service at the start of World War II, captured in May 1940 and taken to the prisoner-of-war camp at Görlitz, with the first performance given in front of a […]
A New Partnership
October 12, 2020
Clare Taylor
Picture: Emile Holba City Music Foundation announces a New Partnership with Barts Heritage Barts Heritage is an organisation formed in 2019 for the preservation, restoration and maintenance of the unique and historic buildings at Barts Hospital. Its new CEO Will Palin started in November 2019 and is in overall charge of the project to repair […]
St Pancras Clock Tower concert series – live broadcasts
June 8, 2020
Clare Taylor
In spring 2020 in reaction to the lockdown, City Music Foundation announced a brand new series of live concerts broadcast from the St Pancras Clock Tower every Wednesday at 6pm which started on 17th June. Find the full list of concerts on the CMF Presents page here. These concerts are of very high quality, both […]
The Hidden City Project
May 28, 2020
Clare Taylor
CMF was one of twenty organisations selected to be portrayed in the Culture Mile’s Hidden City Project, alongside key Culture Mile partners Barbican, LSO, Museum of London, GSMD and the City of London Corporation itself. Culture Mile is the City of London’s vibrant cultural quarter stretching from Farringdon to Moorgate and including CMF’s home in Smithfield. Photographer Emile […]
Toby Hughes at the vanguard of the ‘solo double bass movement’
January 8, 2020
Clare Taylor
2020 is looking to be a busy year for double bassist and CMF artist Toby Hughes… Having recently recorded his debut album with Champs Hills Records, which is due to come out later this year, and an imminent solo recital performance on Thursday 16th January at St John’s Smith Square, Lucy Thraves of Classical Music […]
Rokas Valuntonis announced Prizewinner of the Osimo International Piano Competition
December 9, 2019
Latana Phoung
Yesterday, the CMF pianist Rokas Valuntonis won the 2nd Prize of the Osimo International Piano Competition in Italy. Congratulations to Rokas for this wonderful achievement which we want to celebrate with the video of his performance at St Bart’s the Great last May!
Samson Tsoy at Wigmore Hall
November 29, 2019
Latana Phoung
The City Music Foundation piano Samson Tsoy is coming back to Wigmore Hall on Monday 2nd December at 1.00pm to perform Bartok’s Sonata for two pianos and percussion with Colin Currie – percussion, Sam Walton – percussion and Pavel Kolesnikov – piano. https://wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/colin-currie-sam-walton-pavel-kolesnikov-samson-tsoy-201912021300 Ahead of the concert, you can listen to his imaginative interpretation of Schumann’s […]
Vacancy: Communications and Events Officer
November 27, 2019
Admin
We’re recruiting for a Communications & Events Officer to join our team based in Smithfield, EC1. We are looking for someone educated to at least degree level with a real knowledge of and passion for classical music (and jazz, if possible), as well as a love of social media and experience in marketing and publicity. […]
Bartosz Glowacki Debut Album Release
November 27, 2019
Admin
Bartosz released his album 22 November following an extremely successful launch at The Old Church Stoke Newington. The evening included artists who performed on Genesis including guitarist Rob Luft, as well as the newly created sand animation film which Bartosz commissioned of Magdalena Suszek-Bąk to accompany his live performance of Vlasov’s Five Views on the […]
New 2019 CMF Artists
October 14, 2019
Admin
PRESS RELEASE October 2019 City Music Foundation announces 2019 CMF Artists City Music Foundation (CMF) is pleased to announce the seven artists joining the CMF Artist Programme as ‘2019 CMF Artists’: Anna Cavaliero (soprano), Echéa String Quartet, Iona Fyfe (folksinger), Mingyuan Ruan (accordion), Iyad Sughayer (piano), Giacomo Susani (guitar) and Rosalind Ventris (viola). Chosen from […]
CMF Proms Auction: bid to win box for 10 people at Prom 46
June 18, 2019
Phil Barrett
Prom 46: Thursday 22nd August 2019, 7.30pm We’re delighted to announce that we are auctioning a box (for 10 people) at one of the most sought-after concerts at this summer’s BBC Proms! Already sold-out, Prom 46 (Thursday 22nd August, 7.30pm) features 2016 BBC Young Musician winner Sheku Kanneh-Mason playing Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor […]
2019 Summer Residency at The Wallace Collection
May 30, 2019
Phil Barrett
CMF returns to The Wallace Collection for our 4th annual Summer Residency. Monday 22nd – Friday 26th July 2019 Featuring six CMF Artists, 2019 sees the residency expanded beyond the popular free lunchtime recitals to include a children’s concert, a performance for dementia sufferers, and an evening concert centred around Schubert’s ‘Trout Quintet’ with guest performer, […]
Sound Unbound: full schedule
May 16, 2019
Phil Barrett
This weekend City Music Foundation is partnering with Barbican and Culture Mile for Sound Unbound, a free music festival taking place in the City of London. This weekend-long classical music festival will explore unexpected spaces across Culture Mile, which stretches from Farringdon to Moorgate in the north-west of the Square Mile, celebrating fantastic music alongside the history and […]
Reviews Round-up for Alexander Soares’s debut album: Notations & Sketches
May 11, 2019
Phil Barrett
Notations & Sketches, the debut album from Alexander Soares was released on Rubicon Classics in January 2019 and features solo piano works by Boulez, Dutilleux, and Messiaen. City Music Foundation is proud to have funded this album, one which has now garnered plaudits from both of the UK’s most prestigious classical music magazines. Gramophone Magazine (Editor’s Choice, May 2019)“Although […]
Vacancy: Communications & Events Officer
April 25, 2019
Phil Barrett
We’re recruiting for a Communications & Events Officer to join our team based in Smithfield, EC1. We are looking for someone educated to at least degree level with a real knowledge of and passion for classical music (and jazz, if possible), as well as a love of social media and experience in marketing and publicity. […]
CMF partners with Barbican and Culture Mile for Sound Unbound
April 9, 2019
Phil Barrett
We’re delighted to announce that City Music Foundation is partnering with Barbican and Culture Mile for Sound Unbound, a free music festival taking place in the City of London Saturday 18 – Sunday 19 May 2019. This weekend-long classical music festival will explore unexpected spaces across Culture Mile, which stretches from Farringdon to Moorgate in the north-west of the […]
A4 Brass Quartet depart on Scotland tour
March 22, 2019
Phil Barrett
Continuing a busy year of concerts throughout the UK, A4 Brass Quartet (2018 CMF Artist) begin a five-date tour of Scotland starting Friday 22nd March. Supported by The Tunnell Trust, the multi-award-winning brass group will travel to Melrose Music Society (22nd March), Ayr Music Club (23rd March), Gatehouse of Fleet Music Society (24th March), Biggar […]
We’re hiring: Artist Manager
February 13, 2019
Phil Barrett
We’re recruiting for a new Artist Manager to join our team based in Smithfield, EC1. The role is wide-ranging, with involvement in every stage of the development of our artists while they are on the two-year CMF Artist Programme. The post-holder will get to know the artists personally over this period, supporting them from the […]
City Music Foundation Data Protection and Privacy Policy
May 24, 2018
Phil Barrett
We are committed to protecting the privacy of your personal data. We will respect any personal data you share with us and keep it safe. We aim to be clear when we collect your personal data and not do anything you wouldn’t reasonably expect. Please read this Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your […]
Meet Michael Foyle
May 7, 2018
Tabitha
Ahead of his performance with the English Chamber Orchestra next week, we caught up with violinist and CMF Alumnus Michael Foyle to talk about Prokofiev, dreaming and Mexico! Tell us something you’ve learned about Prokofiev whilst preparing to perform his 1st Violin Concerto? It is a great time to look into Prokofiev’s life as […]
2017 CMF Artists announced
January 11, 2018
Tabitha
Each year it is an enormous pleasure, as well as a huge challenge, for our judging panels to select the musicians for the CMF Artists Programme from the ever increasing number of exceptionally accomplished applicants. This year we’ve selected four soloists and one ensemble, which include classical as well as jazz musicians with talents […]
Tabea Debus to perform on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune
December 15, 2017
Tabitha
Ahead of her concert at the Baroque at the Edge festival, Tabea will perform on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune with lutenist Alex McCartney on Thursday 4th January. Baroque at the Edge invites leading musicians ranging from classical to world, jazz and folk to take the music of the Baroque and see where it leads them. […]
CMF takes part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2017
November 13, 2017
Tabitha
We’re delighted to announce that CMF is taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2017, the UK’s largest online match funding campaign. CMF is one of the charities that’s been selected to receive match funding from the Big Give, which means that donors have the rare opportunity to Double your Donation. For one week […]
City Music Foundation Summer Residency at the Wallace Collection
July 12, 2017
Tabitha
City Music Foundation Summer Residency at the Wallace Collection Following last year’s successful residency at the Wallace Collection, our annual Summer Residency returns in the week of 24th July, as we present 5 more CMF Artists in a series of lunchtime performances. Held in the stunning Great Gallery in the Wallace Collection, each concert commences […]
Samson Tsoy wins first prize in Spain!
December 9, 2015
Tabitha
Pianist and 2014 Artist Samson Tsoy has taken first prize in the 9th Campillos International Piano Competition, hosted in Malaga, Spain. The jury consisted of pianists from across Europe and US, and was chaired by D. Juan Lago. Tsoy succeeded 50 finalists to claim the prize, which is a cash award and a number of […]
Samson Tsoy wins first prize in Spain!
December 9, 2015
Tabitha
Pianist and 2014 Artist Samson Tsoy has taken first prize in the 9th Campillos International Piano Competition, hosted in Malaga, Spain. The jury consisted of pianists from across Europe and US, and was chaired by D. Juan Lago. Tsoy succeeded 50 finalists to claim the prize, which is a cash award and a number of […]
Rave reviews for Tir Eolas’ debut album
March 9, 2017
Tabitha
Since their album launch on 11th February, Tir Eolas have performed at the Union Chapel as part of their Daylight Music Series and received some rave reviews for Stories Sung, Truths Told. Photo Credit: Francis Gallagher
Bridie Jackson and the Arbour appear on 6 Music
March 9, 2017
Tabitha
This Saturday 21st June at 21:00, Bridie Jackson and the Arbour will appear on Tom Robinson’s 6Music show as a featured artist. This will be
