Y-squared on tour in Australia!
May 5, 2015
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May 2015 sees cellist (and one half of y-squared) Yelian He make his debut with the prestigious Sydney Symphony Orchestra, performing C.P.E. Bach’s Cello Concerto under violin/director Andrew Haveron. Then in June, y-squared will perform a number of smaller recitals around Australia, including Woodend Winter Arts Festival, with more dates to be revealed. To keep […]
Kansas Smitty’s Bar opens in May!
May 5, 2015
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Kansas Smitty’s Bar opens May 21st at 63-65 Broadway Market Kansas Smitty’s has become a name synonymous with good music, good drinks and real people. On May 21st, Kansas Smitty’s Bar opens its doors in an intimate basement club on Broadway Market. You’ll hear the sounds of New York, New Orleans, Paris, and Havana in […]
UK Mexico CMF Scholarship Programme announces artist
April 27, 2015
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City Music Foundation and AngloArts (in conjunction with the Conaculta, Mexico) are delighted to announce Eusebio Sanchez as the first musician to take part in the innovative UK Mexico CMF Scholarship Programme, commencing September 2015. In a public concert on 24 April at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, marimba player Sanchez was selected from a […]
Cordelia and Miriam in the press
April 2, 2015
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This week has seen two of our 2013 Artists on front pages of some of the biggest names in Classical press. To celebrate her year-long festival, Messiaen 2015, Cordelia spoke with Classical-Music (the official website of the BBC Music Magazine) about her relationship with Messiaen, how she devised the project and what makes the music […]
Messiaen at King’s College London
April 1, 2015
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‘Messiaen’s world and the Vingt Regards’: study day at King’s College London We are delighted to announce that the next event in Cordelia Williams’ festival Between Heaven & the Clouds: Messiaen 2015 will take place on Tuesday 28th April at King’s College London. Registration is now open for this fascinating study day (free to attend), […]
Michael Foyle in Russia
April 1, 2015
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In February, Michael Foyle (one half of the Foyle-Stsura Duo) visited Russia to perform Brahms’ Violin Concerto under conductor Vasily Valitov. He returns in April and tells us below: — “It has been immensely rewarding to visit Russia for the first time, for two performances of the Brahms Violin Concerto. Both events have been in […]
Misha Mullov-Abbado Recording Session
April 1, 2015
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Misha Mullov-Abbado recorded his debut album in March at Giant Wafer Studios, with the eminent Julian Joseph producing the tracks and featuring Misha’s full band (with some extras too!). The album is set for release through Editions Records in autumn 2015, and will be followed by a national tour. See below some pictures from the […]
Spotlight on Bridie Jackson and the Arbour
April 1, 2015
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Our interview this month is with Bridie Jackson and the Arbour ahead of their performance as part of CMF’s Rhyme & Reason concert series on Wednesday 8th April. — What has been a performance highlight in your career so far? We had an absolutely amazing time performing at Glastonbury 2013, so that’s a highlight for all of us. […]
Rave reviews for Tir Eolas’ debut album
March 5, 2015
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Following their album launch as part of the CMF Rhyme Reason Concert Series, Tir Eolas have received rave reviews for their debut album Stories Sung, Truths Told. Fatea Records say that Stories Sung, Truths Told “sounds like anything but a debut offering” with “the band’s accomplishments are legion and the playing thoughtful and wholly confident” while Folk […]
Rhyme & Reason gala dinner, Tuesday 24th February 2015
March 4, 2015
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Last week, the Banking Hall provided a magnificent backdrop for a black-tie gala dinner to celebrate City Music Foundation’s talented young musicians. The evening was entitled “Rhyme and Reason” and was hosted by City Music Foundation Chairman Sir Roger Gifford and Master of Ceremonies (and CMF patron) Sir Richard Stilgoe The musical theme was evident […]
UK Mexico CMF Scholarship Programme
March 4, 2015
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UK Mexico CMF Scholarship Programme On 4th March at the Guildhall Banquet as part of the State Visit of to the UK, The Rt Hon Lord Mayor of London and the President of Mexico Señor Enrique Peña Nieto together announced CMF’s first international scholarship which, in collaboration with the Anglo-Mexican Foundation and the Mexican National Fund for Culture, will shortly be […]
Spotlight on Miriam Nerval
March 4, 2015
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Recorder player Miriam Nerval will perform on the 11th March as part of the CMF Rhyme and Reason concert series, here she talks to us about d’angelo, BBC Music Magazine and of course, the recorder. Describe yourself in 3 words: Emotional, curious and recorderlicious! — Who do you usually perform with? As a […]
Spotlight on Tir Eolas
February 3, 2015
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Our interview this month is with eclectic alternative-folk group Tir Eolas ahead of their album launch concert in CMF’s Rhyme & Reason concert series on Wednesday 11th February. What has been a performance highlight in your career so far? I’d have to say either playing at the Albert Hall for the Tri Borough Primary Prom – entering the […]
Kaleidoscope Saxophone Quartet tour Scotland
January 9, 2015
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In conjunction with the Tunnell Trust, Kaleidoscope Saxophone Quartet will tour Scotland from January 12th to January 18th and will perform at the following places: 12th – Perth Chamber Music Society 13th – Inverness Chamber Music Festival 14th – Skye Chamber Music 15th – Lochalsh Arts Network 16th – Lochalber Music for All 17th – […]
CMF Artists feature in Park Lane Group’s Young Artist Series
January 9, 2015
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Classical Music in 2015 kicked off with the prestigious Park Lane Group’s Young Artist Series held at the Southbank’s Purcell Room from the 5th to the 9th of January. CMF Artists Foyle-Stsura Duo, Kaleidoscope Quartet and Alastair Penman (with his ensemble, the Borealis Saxophone Quartet) all featured as part of the series and performed works by […]
ISM’s Make Music Work
January 8, 2015
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CMF are proud to be a partner in ISM’s inaugural Make Music Work event. — Make Music Work event – 31 March 2015 Tickets: £25 or £15 for students Guildhall School, Milton Court, London Book your place for Make Music Work, a one-day event which aims to empower performers and composers and arm them […]
Introducing Alastair Penman
January 8, 2015
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Our interview this month is with saxophonist Alastair Penman ahead of his concert in CMF’s Rhyme & Reason concert series on Wednesday 15th January. Describe yourself (musically, or otherwise, whichever you’re most comfortable with) in 3 words: Massive sax geek Who do you usually perform with? For recitals, I usually perform alone with a […]
Tir Eolas feature on BBC Radio 3’s InTune
January 8, 2015
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This Friday 9th January Tir Eolas will be a guest on BBC Radio 3’s InTune with Suzy Klein. They will be performing a number of tracks from their new album, Stories Sung, Truths Told, as well as all five being interviewed live. This comes ahead of their performance at Clapham Omnibus on January 11th and their album launch on February 11th! […]
Introducing Cordelia Williams
December 3, 2014
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The next in our monthly interviews with CMF Artists is with pianist Cordelia Williams… Describe yourself (musically, or otherwise, whichever you’re most comfortable with) in 3 words: According to the friend who knows me best: vivacious, thoughtful, intense. I’d say emotional, curious, determined (I know that’s six) Who do you usually perform with? Usually […]
CMF in Classical Music Magazine
December 3, 2014
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We’re delighted to be featured in this month’s Classical Music Magazine. Antonia Couling’s article entitled ‘Helping Hands’, speaks of how the City Music Foundation and Paul Hamlyn Foundation help young creatives achieve the success they deserve. Read all about it here
CMF Artist Concerts – week of 1st December
December 1, 2014
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Thursday 4th December Cordelia Williams’ Messiaen 2015 Launch Event at 49 Queen’s Gate Terrace, London — Friday 5th December Giacomo Smith and the Kansas Smittys at the Dead Dolls Club, Bethnal Green
CMF Artist Concerts – week of 24th November
November 24, 2014
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Monday 24th Kaleidoscope Saxophone Quartet perform at Wigmore Hall<> — Tuesday 25th Dinara Klinton at Purcell Room, Southbank Centre<> – this a free event and I can get guestlist VIP tickets if wanted. — Sunday 30th Misha Mullov-Abbado at Clapham Omnibus
Bridie Jackson and the Arbour perform exciting collaboration with Streetwise Opera
November 18, 2014
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Streetwise Opera’s new Little Opera Season features a new opera created with CMF Artists Bridie Jackson and The Arbour Bridie Jackson and the Arbour are involved in a collaborative project with Streetwise Opera, the award-winning charity that uses music and opera to help homeless people move forward in their lives. The River Keeper is the first […]
CMF Artists give interviews as Yeoman of the Worshipful Company of Musicians
November 18, 2014
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City Music Foundation’s Artists have all enjoyed a considerable amount of success before being accepted onto our programme. They have won a range of renowned prizes, performed all over the world, and many were nominated by prestigious institutions for the CMF scheme. We are delighted that CMF Artists Mikhail Nemtsov, Joseph Shiner and Samson Tsoy have […]
CMF Artists Concert – week of 17th November
November 17, 2014
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Tuesday 18th November Joseph Shiner at Boston Music Centre Misha Mullov-Abbado as part of new project, Patchwork Jazz Orchestra at the Forge Mikhail Nemtsov – recital in Chawton House, Winchester — Wednesday 19th November Misha Mullov-Abbado Quintet at The Green Note — Friday 21st November Kansas Smittys at The Arch, Cambridge Heath Kansas Smittys at Ronnie Scotts Late Late show — […]
Introducing Giacomo Smith
November 4, 2014
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The first of our monthly interviews with CMF Artists is with jazz clarinettist Giacomo Smith… Describe yourself (musically, or otherwise, whichever you’re most comfortable with) in 3 words: social, inquisitive, hungry (seriously, like 6 meals a day) You’re originally from the US, what made you come to the UK? I moved to the UK […]
Messiaen 2015
November 4, 2014
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Pianist Cordelia Williams presents ‘Between Heaven and the Clouds: Messiaen 2015’, a year-long series of performances and events exploring Messiaen’s piano masterpiece Vingt Regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus. The work was written in occupied Paris, 1944, yet is suffused with themes of love, colour, passion, silence and faith. The project will delve into Messiaen’s compositional style, his historical and musical […]
CMF Artists concerts – week of October 27th
October 27, 2014
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Monday 27th October Bridie Jackson and the Arbour: The Scandinavian Church, Liverpool — Tuesday 28th October Bridie Jackson and the Arbour: The Shakespeare, Sheffield — Wednesday 29th October Cordelia Williams performs a recital at Kendal Midday Concert Club Bridie Jackson and the Arbour: The Old Hairdressers, Glasgow — Thursday 30th October Dinara Klinton, concerto with Swietokrzyska […]
CMF Artists concerts – week of October 20th
October 20, 2014
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Tuesday 21st October: Maksim Stsura performs in Stratford upon Avon Yasmin Rowe performs in Chichester Tir Eolas performs their Sage Gateshead Mikhail Nemtsov performs at London’s Hippodrome Casino as part of Classical Cabaret — Wednesday 22nd October: Joseph Shiner at the Two Moors Festival — Thursday 23rd October: Misha Mullov-Abbado with Lauren Bush 4tet at Elgar Room, RAH — Friday […]
CMF announces 2014 Artists
October 1, 2014
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We are delighted to announce our 2014 Artists The City Music Foundation is one of the UK’s newest music charities and provides classical, jazz and folk musicians with expert mentoring, professional development skills and performance opportunities to help them build successful careers in music. In 2014 six soloists and three ensembles have been selected by […]
Alastair Penman launches album with Borealis Saxophone Quartet
September 30, 2014
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Alongside his innovative work as a soloist, CMF Artist Alastair Penman is soprano saxophonist with the award winning Borealis Saxophone Quartet. The quartet is entering an exciting new stage in their career with the release of their debut album, The North, and an upcoming tour of Serbia. Recently the quartet has built its profile by […]
Miriam is a Rising Star
September 30, 2014
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Catch our fantastic recorder player Miriam Nerval in this month’s BBC Music Magazine, where she is named as Rising Star! The edition is on sale and available to buy here
Opera in St Mary-le-Bow Churchyard 24th September
September 23, 2014
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City Music Foundation is delighted to be helping St Mary-le-Bow Church celebrate the 50th anniversary of its rebuilding with an evening of opera in St Mary-le-Bow Churchyard on Wednesday 24 September at 6.00pm. Our thanks go to Aberdeen Asset Management and Blüthner Pianos for their generous support of the event. Katie Bird (soprano), Olivia Ray (mezzo-soprano), Nick Ransley (tenor), […]
Cordelia Williams makes RPO debut
July 21, 2014
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Cordelia Williams will make her debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra this December. Performing in two concerts – London’s Barbican Centre on 29th December and Birmingham’s Symphony Hall on 30th – Cordelia will perform Beethoven’s glorious 5th Piano Concerto. Conducted by Christopher Warren-Green, the concert also features Beethoven’s epic 9th Symphony in the 2nd half. […]
The sun shone, the bells rang out, and we raised over £28,000 to support our CMF Artists!
July 18, 2014
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More than 3000 City workers, visitors and beer enthusiasts packed out the beautiful and historic Guildhall Yard in the heart of the City on Thursday 3rd July for the hugely successful City Beerfest 2014. This event was organised by City Music Foundation in partnership with Worshipful Company of Brewers and City of London Festival. Thirteen […]
Simon Callow to make a guest appearance at the Recorder of London!
July 9, 2014
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CMF Patron Simon Callow will join CMF Artist Miriam Nerval (recorders) and the Recorder of London HH Judge Brian Barker, QC at a special reception at the Old Bailey on 10th July. CMF is bringing together the Recorders of London, both legal and musical, in an evening of music and words spanning centuries. Miriam Nerval […]
Listen again to CMF Artists on BBC Radio 3
July 2, 2014
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CMF Artists Mari Poll and Mikhail Nemtsov gave fantastic performances live on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune yesterday afternoon as well as chatting about City Music Foundation and their upcoming concert as part of the City of London Festival. Listen again to the second movement of Brahms’ third violin sonata, the fourth movement of Brahms’ […]
More than a dozen breweries confirmed for City Beerfest 2014!
June 27, 2014
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After its highly successful debut last year, City Beerfest will return to the Guildhall Yard on Thursday 3rd July with over a dozen breweries, delicious food, and a great musical programme as part of City of London Festival. More information at www.citybeerfest.org. What better way to relax after work than with a beer in historic surroundings […]
Take a musical journey to Switzerland on 2nd July without leaving the City!
June 27, 2014
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CMF Artists Mari Poll and Mikhail Nemtsov invite you to join them on a musical voyage departing from the Mercers’ Hall on Wednesday 2nd July at 7.30pm! They will be performing works by Brahms which originated at his house on breath-taking Lake Thun in the Swiss Bernese Oberland. Mari will be joined by pianist Jennifer […]
Ten Minutes with Tir Eolas
June 6, 2014
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We speak with Tir Eolas about the BBC Proms, busking, the bands’ plans and beer… How did the group form, you were all at the Royal College of Music, did you study together? Myself and Laura (Snowden – guitar and vocals) began making music together early on during our first year at the Royal […]
Rave reviews for Bridie’s New Skin
May 30, 2014
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This weekend’s Mail on Sunday called them ‘subtle crowd-pleasers’ with ‘Ancient-sounding laments’ and ‘austere beauty’, but Bridie Jackson and the Arbour’s praise doesn’t end there. They’re received phenomenal reviews from leading folk magazine For Folk’s Sake: http://www.forfolkssake.com/reviews/27784/album-bridie-jackson-and-the-arbour-new-skin as well as Folk Radio: http://www.folkradio.co.uk/2014/05/bridie-jackson-and-the-arbour-new-skin/, Fresh on the Net
Bridie Jackson and the Arbour at Great Escape Festival
May 7, 2014
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This weekend, Bridie Jackson and the Arbour, will perform two sets at the Great Escape in Brighton. They are: KOMEDIA 10th May 2014 12:30pm – 1:00pm FESTIVAL HUB STAGE (SPIEGELPUB) 10th May 2014 8:30pm – 9:00pm See you there, yes? These come immediately after fantastic performances at Liverpool Sound City last week and a release of their […]
7 days to go!
April 29, 2014
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There are now just 7 days to go until our deadline for musicians to submit their applications! The Award Programme includes: – performances at Milton Court and other prestigious venues, events and festivals – publicity and PR support as well as media and communication training – mentoring support from industry professionals and experienced artists – […]
The Recorder of London
April 28, 2014
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On the 10th July, Miriam Nerval will make her City of London Festival debut. The concert, organised and managed by the City Music Foundation, features Miriam and HH Judge Brian Barker QC. The Recorder of London begins in St Sepulchre-without-Newgate with a programme of music spanning early baroque to the 20th century to complement anecdotes […]
Welcome to our new website!
April 22, 2014
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Our new and updated website is now launched! Please feel free to have a browse around our new Artists section – including new audio and visual material, as well as our announced judges for 2014! As well as this, the City Music Foundation is delighted to welcome two new members of staff to its team, […]
Claire Iselin in the US
April 22, 2014
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Next month sees harpist Claire Iselin embark on a tour of the USA. Organising the tour is the IBLA Music Competition, Sicily, of which Claire won the Outstanding Musician award along with a Marson Special Prize and the Grace M. Susino Awards in 2013. The tour includes visits to Virginia, Arkansas and NYC including her Carnegie […]
Simon Russell Beale returns to his City of London roots to play George Frideric Handel in aid of the Lord Mayor’s Appeal 2013
September 6, 2013
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Simon Russell Beale, described by the Independent as ‘the greatest stage actor of our time’, joined an orchestra of baroque instruments, the Elysian Singers, and soloists Sophie Bevan, Christopher Lowrey and Neal Davies in a one off performance of ‘Divine Music for Trumpets and Voices – the life of George Frideric Handel’ last night at […]
City Music Foundation Inaugural Awards Announced
August 28, 2013
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6 soloists and 2 groups have been selected by the City Music Foundation, a new charity established to support musicians at the start of their professional careers. The City Music Foundation is delighted to announce its inaugural awards. The City Music Foundation brings together several City of London-based institutions, including the Barbican Arts Centre, the […]
Sir Nicholas Kenyon Reviews ‘500 Years of Organ Music for Royal Occasions’ for the Observer
July 15, 2013
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City Music Foundation is delighted that Sir Nicholas Kenyon, Managing Director of the Barbican, has reviewed the new CD ‘500 Years of Organ Music for Royal Occasions’ in the Observer’s weekend supplement. The CD features a ‘sparkling recital by the organist of St Lawrence Jewry….. Catherine Ennis travels all the way from Byrd and Gibbons […]
