A dazzling programme for 2019
A very Happy New Year from the London Firebird Orchestra as we look forward to the continuation of our dazzling programme of concerts throughout 2019 featuring some of the brightest rising stars in the world of music today…
Firebird in February
Sunday 10 February 2019 6pm
St John-the-Evangelist Oxford
Generously Sponsored by the Morris-Venables Charitable Foundation, a Firebird night to remember. with a welcome return to this fantastic venue in Oxford. This concert features some of the finest classical music in the repertoire culminating in Beethoven’s 5th Symphony – described as ‘one of the most important works of the time”.
Mendelssohn in March
Thursday 14 March 2019 7.30pm
St George’s Hanover Square, London
Mendelssohn’s mysterious overture forms the magical opening to a concert of music from the heart of 19th century European classical music which also includes Schumann’s heart-rending Cello Concerto before Brahm’s Beethoven inspired First Symphony.
Firebird for Schools
Wednesday 22 May 2019 2pm
St George’s Hanover Square, London
This new tailor-made concert for schoolchildren will introducing young people to the magical world of the orchestra. As part of the Charity’s outreach work this event is a partnership between Firebird, London Music Masters and state schools from a range of London boroughs.
Sibelius in Summer
Tuesday 11 June 2019 7.30pm
St George’s Hanover Square, London
A magical concert featuring a new work by the winner of the Firebird Composer of the Year competition alongside favourites which include Paganini’s ravishing Second Violin Concerto and Sibelius’s enchanting 5th Symphony.
