A rare opportunity to see a celebrated international orchestra is on offer to classical music lovers.
The Kazakh Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra will be on its first-ever tour of the United Kingdom this month.
The event has been organised to celebrate 25 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. With performances in London, Dublin and Manchester, their visit launches a new project, Modern Kazakh Culture in a Global World.
What music will the Orchestra be performing?
The Orchestra will perform an exciting programme which includes two short works by 19th Century Kazakh traditional / folk composers, giving the pieces their UK premieres. The evening will close with Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
The full programme is:
- Kurmangazy Sagyrbaev - Balbyraun
- Fabian Muller - Canto, for string orchestra
- Rossini - Introduction, Theme & Variations for Clarinet and Orchestra
- Elgar - Serenade for Strings
- Shygayuly - Kerogly
- Vivaldi - The Four Seasons
Who will be the featured musicians?
The soloist in the Four Seasons is the Canadian-born violinist Lara St. John who has been described as “something of a phenomenon” by The Strad and a “high-powered soloist” by the New York Times.
In 2009, American Record Guide said of her Vivald / Piazzolla Four Seasons record with the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela: “I can imagine no suaver, more atmospheric performance.”
The orchestra will also be joined by Kazakh clarinettist Zholaman Bekturgan, performing under the baton of Erbolat Akhmedyarov.
Tell me about the Orchestra
The Kazakh Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1935 in Almaty, when Kazakhstan was still part of the Soviet Union. Almaty is the former capital of Kazakhstan and the largest city in the country, recognised as its cultural centre.
How much do tickets cost?
Tickets range in price from £10 to £35.
When is the concert taking place?
The concert starts at 7.30pm on Friday October 26 at Cadogan Hall, in Sloane Terrace, Chelsea.
How do I buy tickets?
Call: 020 7730 4500
Online: Click here.
