2010 St Martin-in-the-Fields Chamber Music Competition
in partnership with Making Music
19th April, 20th April, 23rd April and 27th April 2010
St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, WC2N 4JJ, United Kingdom
The St Martin-in-the-Fields Chamber Music Competition embodies our commitment to the discovery, nurture and promotion of new and emerging musical talent and continues a long history of musical excellence and artistic contribution at the heart of London. With the kind and invaluable support of Making Music, the competition is able to offer winners the opportunity to establish and develop a performance profile throughout the UK.
Semi-Finals:
The following ensembles have been chosen to perform in the semi-finals:
Monday 19 April, 1.00pm
Sirocco Saxophone Quartet
Trio Arion
iFlautisti
Tuesday 20 April, 1.00pm
Piatti String Quartet
Albion Quintet
Mediterranea Trio
Friday 23 April, 1.00pm
St James Quintet
Elixir Trio
Lunar Saxophone Quartet
Final:
No more than three ensembles will be chosen to perform in the final to take place in a live Evening Concert on Tuesday 27 April 2010 at 7.30pm. This is a ticketed, public event.
The Panel:
Finalists will be judged by a panel including world famous composer and musician Mr John Rutter OBE, Mr Oliver Macfarlane head of classical music TV for the BBC, Robin Osterley CEO of Making Music and Dr Andrew Earis Director of Music for St Martin-in-the-Fields.
The Prize:
In addition to a small cash prize, the winning ensemble will be given the opportunity to perform in a series of professional (paid) concerts for festivals and music societies around Britain through the Making Music network. These concerts will be vital opportunities to establish and build the ensemble's performance profile.
If you would like to support St Martin-in-the-Fields Chamber Music Competition or if you would like any further information please contact Assistant Concerts Manager Jennifer Lang by email at music@smitf.org or direct phone 020 7766 1130.
