Warmth and pleasure in music-making from Collins and LMP

By Nick Boston, 02 October 2020

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“close communication from all and evident joy on Collins’ face”

Reviewed at St Pancras Clock Tower, London on 1 October 2020

Weber, Clarinet Quintet in B flat major, Op.34

Mozart, Clarinet Quintet in A major, K581

London Mozart Players

Michael Collins, Clarinet

Simon Blendis, Violin

Jennifer Godson, Violin

Judith Busbridge, Viola

Sebastian Comberti, Cello

The London Mozart Players’ flight of fancy soars to Heaven’s Gate

Christopher Woodley, 25th April

Delightful Dvořák and ravishing Vaughan Williams headline the London Mozart Players’ ‘Flights of Fancy’ concert at St Martin's-in-the-Fields.

****1

London Mozart Players celebrate Beethoven in its Classical Club

Linda Holt, 15th November

In an all-Beethoven celebration, the London Mozart Players offer a lively rendition of the Coriolan Overture and young Greek-born violinist, Jonian-Ilias Kadesha, performs the Beethoven Violin Concerto with earnest enthusiasm.

***11

Lithe spirit from London Mozart Players in Prokofiev and Schumann

Mark Thomas, 24th September

The London Mozart Players produce effervescence in Prokofiev while cellist Maciej Kulakowski shines in a clean and expressive Schumann Cello Concerto.

****1

London Mozart Players delivers an elegant programme in Dublin

Andrew Larkin, 16th October

The LMO deliver a lively account of Prokofiev’s “Classical” Symphony and Haydn’s last symphony while Shelley shines in Mozart’s Piano concerto no. 25.

****1

Parry's Judith superbly performed at the Royal Festival Hall

Mark Valencia, 3rd April

The 20th century completely passed Parry's Judith by completely... and it isn't difficult to see why.

***11

LMP launch Sheffield City Hall's “Explore Mozart” series

Steve Draper, 1st February

The LMP celebrates Mozart – and their 70th birthday – in Sheffield.

****1

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Nick Boston

Nick has an MA in Music, specialising in performance and repertoire. His particular passions are choral music, chamber music and opera, with a particular interest in early music. He sings in a number of choirs in the south east of England, plays the piano and occasionally dusts off the violin. He writes about music here.

Warmth and pleasure in music-making from Michael Collins and LMP friends