
London Concertante
London Concertante celebrated its 15th Anniversary in 2006. After 15 years of commitment to the highest standards, an enviable array of critical acclaim, a sensational selection of recordings, and performances throughout the UK and abroad, London Concertante confidently stakes its claim as one of the finest chamber ensembles in Europe. Its players are brought together through a shared passion for chamber music and the group has the rare ability to combine flexibility of instrumental grouping and consistently maintain superb artistic endeavour.
2006 also saw the release of 3 new CDs - Adagio, English Serenade and Gypsy Strings, and another is in the studio containing works by Welsh composer, Gareth Walters. This CD is due for release lin 2007.
Under the dynamic leadership of international recording artist, Adam Summerhayes, the ensemble thrives on inspired programming and the
loyalty of some of the country’s finest instrumentalists, giving around 100
concerts a year, performing for festivals, music clubs and at theatres.
The ensemble enjoys an ever-growing reputation for exciting and
memorable performances, thanks to the exceptional players, inspired
programming of Artistic Director, Chris Grist, and the opportunity to tour with the most significant and demanding of chamber music masterpieces.
As well as giving performances at festivals, music clubs and theatres, London Concertante also has a thriving education programme; inspiring youngsters to enjoy classical music, both as listeners and performers.
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