Mozart Birthday Concert

St John’s Chamber Orchestra

Rafael Ruiz (piano)
Poppy Shotts (soprano)
Rachel Porter (oboe)
Helen Paskins (clarinet)
Simon Payne (bassoon)
Jennifer Steele (horn)
Nigel Wilkinson (conductor)

Mozart Divertimento in F, K.138
Sinfonia concertante in E , K.297b
Ch’io mi scordi di te, K.505
Piano Concerto No.17 in G, K.453

Brazilian pianist Rafael Costa is the soloist in one of the most sparkling of all Mozart’s piano concertos. He joins Poppy Shotts for a magnificent concert aria with piano obbligato.

WHY? Celebrating St John’s Chamber Orchestra’s 40th season

Courtyard Theatre
£18 (£16.50 conc) (£5 under 16s)

26 Jan from £5

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Maria Wloszczowska on violin with Sophia Rahman (piano)

Presented by Maidenhead Music Society

Schubert Sonatina in A minor no.3
Beethoven Sonata in A major no.2
Dvorak Romantic pieces op.75
Prokofiev Sonata in F minor

Prize-winning Polish violinist Maria Wloszczowska performas as a soloist and chamber musician worldwide. She gave her debut recital at the Wigmore Hall in 2016. Sophia Rahman won the Royal Overseas League's Accompanist Award and other prizes.

WHY? Perfect playing of perfect chamber music

Courtyard Theatre £15 (MMS Members £10), £5 Under 18s

20 Feb from £5

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Chamber Philharmonic Europe Orchestra

Founded 2006 in Cologne, Germany, the orchestra engages talented young musicians from 18 European nations.

Its outstanding high artistic level has been confirmed by many concerts and festivals as well as press and critics. The orchestra will play concertos and other pieces by Vivaldi, Hummel, Suk, Bach, Rachmaninoff and Nielsen.

WHY? A rare opportunity to hear an international chamber orchestra

Courtyard Theatre
£17 (MMS Members £12), £5 under 18s or 1 free with an adult ticket