Concerts

Julia Sophie Wagner, soprano Jérôme Voisin, clarinet Oliver Triendl, piano Programme: Spohr: Six German Songs Op. 103 Brahms: Clarinet Sonata in E flat major Op. 120 No. 2 Schumann: Frauenliebe und leben Op. 42 Schneider: ‘Longing’ for soprano, clarinet and piano (world premiere) Schumann: Fantasy Pieces Op. 73 Schubert: The shepherd on the rock D 965 Soprano Julia Sophie Wagner was raised in the musical tradition of Johann Sebastian Bach, the interpretation of his work is what she is especially […]

Augustin Dumay, conductor Maria Joao Pires, piano Mozart: Concertone for two violins in C major, K. 190 Beethoven: Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60 Beethoven: Piano Concerto No 3 in C minor, Op. 37 Described as a “great classical stylist” conductor and violinist Augustin Dumay returns to the SOI with the acclaimed pianist, Maria Joao Pires performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor. Considered one of today’s great pianists, Maria Joao Pires, in an essay accompanying […]

Daniel Bowling, conductor Lucie Jones & John Owen-Jones, vocalists The SOI presents a rare musical theatre gala featuring stars from the West End. Conductor Daniel Bowling has twenty year track record as a Music Supervisor and Music Director working on many of music theatre's most iconic productions such as Lion King, Mary Poppins, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, and Cats. John Owen Jones is best known for his acclaimed record-breaking performances on the West End as Jean Valjean in […]

Zane Dalal, conductor Zakir Hussain, tabla Shankar Mahadevan, vocalist Hariharan, vocalist Kelley O’Connor, mezzo-soprano Hussain: Ameen, Amen, Shanti, concerto for four soloists (India premiere) Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47 This concert sees the SOI being joined by some of India’s leading musicians for the India premiere of Ameen, Amen, Shanti, a concerto for four soloists—three vocalists and tabla—by Zakir Hussain. This work centres on the ecstasy of discovering the sameness in ourselves and the common experience of […]

Jean-Philippe Collard, piano Chopin: 24 Preludes, Op. 28 Fauré: Ballade in F-sharp major, Op. 19 Granados: Goyescas Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Renowned pianist Jean- Philippe Collard is highly regarded for his interpretation of French music. With more than fifty recordings under his belt, he is a regular visitor to the foremost musical venues across the world – from Carnegie Hall to the Teatro Colón by way of the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and the Royal Albert Hall – and has […]