Mozart, Beethoven, Hummel: Masters Loved and Lost at Queen Elizabeth Hall, London on Sunday 9th June 2019

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Mozart, Beethoven, Hummel: Masters Loved and Lost

Part of the London Mozart Players 70th Birthday Season

Add to my Calendar 09-06-2019 15:00 09-06-2019 17:00 36 Mozart, Beethoven, Hummel: Masters Loved and Lost In their 70th year, the London Mozart Players and Howard Shelley present iconic works that represent the shift from the Classical to the Romantic era. During their lifetimes Mozart, Beethoven and Hummel all enjoyed huge success. Yet today, while Mozart and Beethoven are still the headliners, Hummel is simply the support act. In this special Sunday afternoon concert, LMP and acclaimed pianist Howard Shelley present all three composers with equal billing. Mozart’s ebullient Symphony No. 34 in C contrasts with the precision and muscular strength of Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony, while between the two giants, Hummel’s elegant Piano Concerto No. 6 in F sits comfortably, it’s unceasingly melodic and virtuoso piano writing clearly demonstrating why Hummel’s reputation should be reestablished in the classical repertoire. Pianist, conductor and recording artist Howard Shelley, a champion of the underrated Hummel, has enjoyed a long association with the London Mozart Players. Enjoy their intuitive partnership as they perform these masterpieces, and judge Hummel’s genius for yourself. Queen Elizabeth Hall, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Queen Elizabeth Hall
Southbank Centre
Belvedere Rd
South Bank
London
SE1 8XX
England

Sunday 9th June 2019
3:00 PM

Programme

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Symphony no.34 in C major, K.338
Johann Nepomuk Hummel – Piano concerto in F major, Op. posth. 1
Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony no.4 in B flat major, Op.60

Performers

Howard Shelley – piano

London Mozart Players

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Programme Note

In their 70th year, the London Mozart Players and Howard Shelley present iconic works that represent the shift from the Classical to the Romantic era.

During their lifetimes Mozart, Beethoven and Hummel all enjoyed huge success. Yet today, while Mozart and Beethoven are still the headliners, Hummel is simply the support act. In this special Sunday afternoon concert, LMP and acclaimed pianist Howard Shelley present all three composers with equal billing. Mozart’s ebullient Symphony No. 34 in C contrasts with the precision and muscular strength of Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony, while between the two giants, Hummel’s elegant Piano Concerto No. 6 in F sits comfortably, it’s unceasingly melodic and virtuoso piano writing clearly demonstrating why Hummel’s reputation should be reestablished in the classical repertoire.

Pianist, conductor and recording artist Howard Shelley, a champion of the underrated Hummel, has enjoyed a long association with the London Mozart Players. Enjoy their intuitive partnership as they perform these masterpieces, and judge Hummel’s genius for yourself.

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