Online: London Mozart Players Classical Club - Bows and Oboes

A chance encounter at the end of World War Two between composer Richard Strauss and a young American solider, a professional oboist in civilian life, planted the seed of an idea that flourished into the finest oboe concerto written in the 20th century, performed online for London Mozart Players Classical Club by a wonderful soloist.

Although seemingly light and playful, Strauss’s Oboe Concerto is exceptionally difficult, with circular breathing a pre-requisite. We are delighted to showcase a young oboist at the start of his career, YCAT artist Olivier Stankiewicz, who performs the solo, under the baton of young conductor Mateusz Moleda. The programme also includes Mendelssohn’s jaunty and optimistic Italian Symphony. This concert will be filmed before a socially-distancing audience at Fairfield Halls, Croydon, where the London Mozart Players have their residency, and streamed online as part of the LMP Classical Club series.

Enjoy the whole 8 concert series online via LMP’s Classical Club, tickets just £12 each or £50 for the full 8 concert series if you book before 31 October (£60 thereafter).