2008/09 season
SLAVA!
A Tribute to Mstislav Rostropovich. In Aid of the Rostropovich-Vishnevskaya Foundation

Sunday 30th November 2008


CONCERT | FILMS | FORUM

Natalia Gutman cello
Mischa Maisky cello
Ivan Monighetti cello
Elena Prokina soprano
Julian Rachlin violin

Ian Brown piano
Itamar Golan piano
Jonathan Papp piano


Cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, or ‘Slava’ as he was known to beloved friends and musicians the world over, left an overwhelming and enduring musical legacy upon his death in April 2007, aged 80. His accomplishments have influenced cellists from all corners of the globe. As the first Honorary Patron of our Society, Slava’s extraordinary contributions to music will be celebrated in an evening concert with a dazzling array of international stars. The afternoon event includes some rare films and a forum led by his biographer, Elizabeth Wilson.

Slava collaborated with the 20th century’s outstanding composers—Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Britten and Penderecki amongst them, and the evening’s programme is devoted in large part to the fruits of these lasting friendships. This tribute brings together friends and colleagues to honour an unforgettable life in music. It promises to be one of the highlights of the London concert season.

All proceeds from this event will benefit the Rostropovich-Vishnevskaya Medical Foundation, established by Rostropovich and his wife, soprano Galina Vishnevskaya, to promote the health of children throughout Russia and the surrounding republics.

For tickets, please contact the Cadogan Hall Box Office on 020 7730 4500
Online booking at www.cadoganhall.com


Cello Surgery
Sunday 18th January 2009 2.00 - 5.00 pm
Royal Academy of Music, David Josefowicz Hall


With Leonid Gorokhov, Robert Max and William Bruce
Moderator: Selma Gokcen

Cello Surgery is conceived for teachers, students and enthusiasts who are curious about the technique of cello playing. Bring along your instruments and your questions, conundrums and tricky passages to share with our panel of cellists. Together we can explore solutions, raise further questions and open up the discussion on a variety of topics—from sitting up to left hand fluency and bowing techniques. Join us for a stimulating and engaging afternoon of detective work on the fingerboard!


For admission to this event, please contact Simonie Coote at londoncellos@gmail.com | 07954 146 564




CelloDay 2009
In association with the Cello Club of Great Britain

Sunday 19th April 2009 10.30 am - 5.00 pm
Royal Academy of Music

Celebrate the joys of spring with the London Cello Society and the Cello Club of Great Britain. We will introduce a new format this year to include cello skills, improvisation, master classes, chamber music and cello orchestra. This event is open to all amateurs, teachers and Grades 5-8 students.We encourage our members to bring family, friends and pupils for this final event of the season.


Application forms will be posted to all members and previous participants in February 2009.If you wish to receive an application, please contact Simonie Coote at londoncellos@gmail.com | 07954 146 564



   

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