Iona Fyfe named in ’40 under 40′ list
28 June 2023
Scots singer Iona Fyfe has been named by the Saltire Society as one of ’40 under 40′ outstanding Scottish creatives.
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Helena Kay performs in Fife fish and chip shop
28 June 2023
Saxophonist Helena Kay has recently performed in a Fife fish and ship shop as part of her ENF Retreat.
Samson Tsoy and Ligeti Quartert’s Aldeburgh performances review
28 June 2023
Samson Tsoy’s recent performance at the prestigious Aldeburgh Festival has been reviewed by The Arts Desk.
Lotte Betts-Dean at Leeds Lieder Festival
5 June 2023
Lotte Betts-Dean will perform a late night electroacoustic concert at this year’s Leeds Lieder Festival, at the Howard Assembly Room.
Alastair Penman’s new album announced
1 June 2023
Alastair Penman’s new album, Soar, featuring music for saxophone and piano, will be released on Friday 16th June.
Rosalind Ventris album reviewed by The Arts Desk
1 June 2023
Rosalind Ventris’ recently released album, SOLA, has been reviewed by The Arts Desk with Bernard Hughes calling it “utterly gripping”.
Tuulia Hero loaned Sibelius Academy Strad
1 June 2023
Paddington Trio’s violinist, Tuulia Hero, has been loaned a Stradivarius violin with thanks to the generosity of the Sibelius Academy.
Harriet Burns at Waterperry Festival
1 June 2023
Harriet Burns will perform a one-woman show entitled King Harald’s Saga at this year’s Waterperry Festival.
Ligeti Quartet to perform at Bourgie Hall, Canada
1 June 2023
City Music Foundation Artists Ligeti Quartet will perform in Bourgie Hall, Montreal, Canada as part of their Ligeti Festival.
Alexander Soares to appear on BBC’s In Tune
30 May 2023
Mikeleiz-Zucchi Duo have performed on BBC Radio 3’s popular drive time show, In Tune. Listen again on BBC Sounds.
Mikeleiz-Zucchi Duo on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune
30 May 2023
Mikeleiz-Zucchi Duo have performed on BBC Radio 3’s popular drive time show, In Tune. Listen again on BBC Sounds.
Playtime with Helena Kay
30 May 2023
Award-winning saxophonist, Helena Kay joins the Playtime house band at the Outhouse in Edinburgh on Thursday 1st June.
A4 Brass Quartet to play at Lieksa Brass Week
17 May 2023
A4 Brass Quartet will play at Lieksa Brass Week in Finland, 21st-28th July.
George Fu to perform at High Barnet Chamber Music Festival
17 May 2023
George Fu will perform at this year’s High Barnet Chamber Music Festival.
City Music Foundation Artists at Swaledale Festival
16 May 2023
City Music Foundation Artists Connaught Brass, and Lotte Betts-Dean will perform at this year’s Swaledale Festival.
Samson Tsoy at Queen Elizabeth Hall review
16 May 2023
Samson Tsoy’s performance at Queen Elizabeth Hall with Pavel Kolesnikov has been reviewed by the Arts Desk.
Helen Charlston to take part in York Early Music Festival
16 May 2023
Helen Charlston will take part in this year’s York Early Music Festival, performing in a recital accompanied by Toby Carr.
Ensemble Hesperi review by Planet Hugill
16 May 2023
Ensemble Hesperi’s recent performance of ‘Then I play’d upon the Harpsichord’ has been reviewed by Robert Hugill.
Lotte Betts-Dean to perform Melbourne recital
15 May 2023
Lotte Betts-Dean will give a performance at the University of Melbourne on 15 May with pianist Stewart Kelly.
Ligeti Quartet and Anna Meredith interview
9 May 2023
Ligeti Quartet have been interviewed by Strings magazine about their collaboration with the composer Anna Meredith.
City Music Foundation announces Barts 900 concert
4 May 2023
City Music Foundation announces an event to commemorate 900 years of Barts Hospital and raise vital funds for CMF.
Helena Kay and SNJO review
4 May 2023
Helena Kay’s performance with Scottish National Jazz Orchestra in Edinburgh has been reviewed by London Jazz News.
Samson Tsoy to take part in Classical Pride
4 May 2023
Samson Tsoy will take part in a very special charity concert at the Barbican Centre, with proceeds going to LGBTQ+ charities.
Claire Ward to perform with Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
4 May 2023
Claire Ward will perform with Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) in Princess Ida or Castle Adamant.
Thomas Allery appointed Music Director at Temple Church
3 May 2023
Ensemble Hesperi’s Thomas Allery has been appointed Director of Music at Temple Church, London.
Misha Mullov-Abbado to perform at 606 Jazz Club
27 April 2023
Acclaimed double bassist Misha Mullov-Abbado will perform at the 606 Jazz Club this May.
Emily Sun performance review
27 April 2023
Emily Sun’s recent performance with Adelaide Symphony Orchestra has been reviewed by Artshub.
Lotte Betts Dean performance review
27 April 2023
Lotte Betts Dean’s recent performance at Kings Place has been reviewed by Bachtrack.
George Fu to perform at Ryedale Festival
27 April 2023
Pianist George Fu will appear at this year’s Ryedale Festival. Tickets are on sale now.
Paddington Trio receive Parkhouse Award
27 April 2023
2022 CMF Artists, Paddington Trio, have been announced as the recipients of the prestigious Parkhouse Award.
Connaught Brass to perform at Bath Festival
27 April 2023
Connaught Brass will perform at Bath Festival this May.
Kleio Quartet win Carl Neilsen International Chamber Music Competition
18 April 2023
City Music Foundation is pleased to report that Kleio Quartet have won the string quartet prize at this year’s Carl Neilsen competitonl
City Music Foundation announces new Lunchtime Concert series
13 April 2023
City Music Foundation has announced the artists and venues for its popular lunchtime concert series, showcasing talented young musicians.
2023-24 Wigmore Hall season
5 April 2023
Victor Lim will give a recital of Bach, Haydn, Greig and Chopin for Tickhill Music Society on Friday 21st April 2023.
Victor Lim to perform for Tickhill Music Society
5 April 2023
Victor Lim will give a recital of Bach, Haydn, Greig and Chopin for Tickhill Music Society on Friday 21st April 2023.
Marcos Nicolás Sosa records with Philharmonia Orchestra
30 March 2023
CMF International Exchange Programme Artist Marcos Nicolás Sosa has returned to the UK to record with Philharmonia Orchestra.
A4 Brass Quartet will take part in the Osaka International Chamber Music Competition 2023
30 March 2023
A4 Brass Quartet are one of 12 ensembles internationally that will take part in the Osaka International Chamber Music Competition 2023
Kleio Quartet are candidates in the Carl Nielsen String Quartet Competition 2023
30 March 2023
Kleio Quartet have been announced as candidates in the Carl Nielsen String Quartet Competition 2023.
Ensemble Hesperi awarded Continuo Foundation grant
30 March 2023
Ensemble Hesperi has been awarded a grant by the Continuo Foundation for their “Celestial Music did the Gods Inspire” project.
Rosalind Ventris’ SOLA in Gramophone
29 March 2023
Rosalind Ventris’ SOLA has been chosen by Gramophone as one of the ‘Best new classical recordings’ for April 2023.
City Music Foundation Artists perform at Newbury Spring Festival
29 March 2023
CMF Artists Mikeleiz-Zucchi Duo and Rozanna Madylus will perform at this year’s Newbury Spring Festival in May.
Emily Sun interviewed on ABC’s Classical Drive
29 March 2023
Emily Sun was interviewed on Australian ABC’s Classical Drive, where she discussed her upbringing and cultural heritage.
Paddington Trio to take part in Brighton Festival 2023
28 March 2023
Paddington Trio will be playing Haydn and Brahms in the Brighton Theatre Royal at lunchtime on 22 May as part of the Brighton Festival
Review: Claire Ward’s performance with Figure Ensemble
28 March 2023
Robert Hugill has reviewed Claire Ward’s recent performance with Figure Ensemble, calling the singers’ performances “terrific”.
Connaught Brass set to perform at 2023 Swaledale Festival
28 March 2023
Connaught Brass will perform Handel, Fauré and Rossini in Richmond on June 6 at the 2023 Swaledale Festival.
Help Helena Ricci make her first solo album
23 March 2023
Helena Ricci is currently crowdfunding for her debut solo album, anima, and she’s asking for your help to be able to make it.
Helena Kay’s upcoming tour dates
16 March 2023
Helena Kay’s Kim Trio has released their tour dates for spring 2023 – a tour of Scotland with Peter Johnstone.
Ligeti Quartet x Anna Meredith ‘Tuggemo’ by Ewan Jones Morris
16 March 2023
The first release from the collaboration between Ligeti Quartet and Anna Meredith, on upcoming album Nuc with visual from Ewan Jones Morris.
Kleio Quartet to perform in Smorgaschord Festival finale
15 March 2023
Kleio Quartet will perform alongside György Kurtág Jr and Ben Goldscheider in the finale of Smorgaschord Festival.
Ensemble Hesperi at Buxton International Festival this July
2 March 2023
G F Handel’s baroque opera seria Orlando will be performed by Liberata Collective and Ensemble Hesperi at Buxton International Festival.
Rosalind Ventris album featured on BBC Radio 3 Record Review
2 March 2023
Rosalind Ventris’s new album, Sola, has been mentioned on BBC Radio 3’s Record Review with Natasha Loges reviewing.
Victor Lim to perform with Lichfield Symphony Orchestra
1 March 2023
Victor Lim will join Lichfield Symphony Orchestra for a performance of Greig’s Piano Concerto in A minor.
George Fu interview with Interlude
1 March 2023
George Fu has given an exclusive interview with Interlude as part of the promotion for his recent album, Mirrors.
Two CMF Artists in Handel Singing Competition Finals
1 March 2023
Two City Music Foundation Artists, Harriet Burns and Laura Perešivana have made it to the final of the International Handel Singing Competition
Helena Ricci’s Hattori Foundation concert
28 February 2023
Helena Ricci will perform a concert at the intimate 1901 Arts Club as part of her Hattori Foundation Senior Award.
Ligeti Quartet to perform at Kings Place
23 February 2023
Ligeti Quartet will perform Steve Reich’s Different Trains at Kings Place as part of their Sound Unwrapped series.
Samson Tsoy to perform at Aldeburgh Festival
23 February 2023
Pianist Samson Tsoy is set to perform three times at this summer’s acclaimed Aldeburgh Festival, held in Britten’s home county of Suffolk.
James Larter’s upcoming performances
23 February 2023
James Larter’s upcoming concerts include a performance at Barnes Music Festival and with NW Live Arts.
Claire Ward to perform with Figure Ensemble
23 February 2023
An immersive performance of Dieterich Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu Nostri, a visceral choral meditation on the crucified body of Christ.
Lotte Betts Dean and Siân Dicker to perform in St John Passion
23 February 2023
Join the London Oriana Choir, Meridian Sinfonia and an array of international soloists for Bach’s masterpiece as we look towards Eastertide.
Three CMF Artists made Associate Honours at RAM
14 February 2023
Three City Music Foundation Artists have been announced as joining the prestigious ranks of Associate Honours at the Royal Academy of Music.
Kleio Quartet join the Merita platform
10 February 2023
The Kleio Quartet has been announced as joining the Merita Platform.
Helena Kay to take part in Aberdeen Jazz Festival
9 February 2023
Jazz saxophonist Helena Kay (CMF Artist 2021) has been announced as part of the line up of Aberdeen Jazz Festival 2023.
Reylon Yount: Listening to and playing with Hildegard’s Musical Garden
7 February 2023
Reylon Yount is taking part in an event at Nottingham Contemporary: Listening to and playing with Hildegard’s Musical Garden.
Misha Mullov-Abbado arrangements performed by Manchester Collective
7 February 2023
Misha Mullov-Abbado’s arrangements of South American songs were performed in “Bag of Bones”, Alice Zawadzki’s monodrama with Manchester Collective.
Rosalind Ventris’s album in The Guardian and Gramophone
7 February 2023
Rosalind Ventris’ album, Sola (which came out on 27th January 2023) has been featured in the Guardian and Gramophone.
Paddington Trio’s upcoming concerts
1 February 2023
Paddington Trio’s dates in February 2023 include a performance at LSO St Lukes and Sands End Arts and Community Centre.
Rozanna Madylus Wigmore Hall review
1 February 2023
“Madylus delivered with absolute commitment, her voice often shaking the rafters” – writes the Evening Standard.
Siân Dicker featured in BBC Music Magazine
27 January 2023
Siân Dicker has been featured in BBC Music Magazine’s popular ‘Rising Stars’ feature.
Helen Charlston nominated for BBC Music Magazine Award
27 January 2023
Vote now for Helen Charlston’s record, Battle Cry, to win the Vocal Award in 2023’s BBC Music Magazine Awards.
James Larter Review
26 January 2023
Reylon Yount’s group, Tangram, have been nomination for Royal Philharmonic Society Award for Young Artist in the 2023 nominations.
Review of Mihai Ritivoiu’s National Liberal Club concert
26 January 2023
Mihai Ritivoiu’s recent recital was deemed “triumphant” and that it “signals a musical renaissance at the National Liberal Club”.v
RPS Nomination for Reylon Yount’s Tangram
26 January 2023
Reylon Yount’s group, Tangram, have been nomination for Royal Philharmonic Society Award for Young Artist in the 2023 nominations.
Meet the Artists: Piano Phase Project
26 January 2023
Get to know 2022 City Music Foundation Artist Sebastian Issler (pianist-in-residence) in this exclusive Q&A.
Alex Hitchcock Quartet review in Jazzwise
26 January 2023
Alex Hitchcock’s Quartet’s recent performance at Stapleford Granary has been reviewed in Jazzwise magazine.
Ligeti Quartet featured on BBC Radio 3’s New Music Show
18 January 2023
Ligeti Quartet performed on BBC Radio 3’s New Music Show, broadcast from Sunderland – you can catch up now on BBC Sounds.
Olivia Boen performs at Grant Park Music Festival
17 January 2023
Olivia Boen is set to perform at Grant Park Music Festival in Chicago this June. She will sing in Dvořák’s Stabat Mater.
Listen to Joy Lisney’s new composition
16 January 2023
Mithras Trio gave the world premiere of Joy Lisney’s Petrichor at Wigmore Hall and it was broadcast on BBC Radio 3 – listen now.
Claire Ward on Handel’s Europe
16 January 2023
Claire Ward talks about the programme for Handel’s Europe, her upcoming lunchtime concert at Barts Heritage.
Antoine Préat to perform for Darlington Piano Society
13 January 2023
Antoine Préat will perform for Darlington Piano Society in January. He will perform a programme of Haydn, Ravel and Schubert.
Rosalind Ventris’ upcoming album
10 January 2023
Rosalind Ventris’ album, Sola is out on 27th January 2023. It is available to pre-order now.
Lotte Betts-Dean to perform with Ensemble Q
5 January 2023
Ensemble Q’S 2023 QPAC concert season to take audiences on musical, visual, and immersive journey with guest Lotte Betts-Dean.
Siân Dicker features in end of year ‘best of’
5 January 2023
Siân Dicker has been featured in Arts Desk’s Best of 2022: Classical Music concerts.
George Fu in the press
4 January 2023
Pianist George Fu has been in the press multiple times recently.
Samson Tsoy to make Wigmore Hall solo evening debut
4 January 2023
Samson Tsoy, 2014 CMF Artist, will make his solo debut at Wigmore Hall on Thursday 12 January 2023.
Joy Lisney’s upcoming concerts
4 January 2023
Joy Lisney’s upcoming concerts include a world premiere at Wigmore Hall and performances at 1901 Arts Club.
Meet the Artists: Sebastian Issler
20 December 2022
Get to know 2022 City Music Foundation Artist Sebastian Issler (pianist-in-residence) in this exclusive Q&A.
Antoine Préat to perform for Scunthorpe Concert Society
19 December 2022
Antoine Préat will perform for Scunthorpe Concert Society in January. He will perform a programme of Bach, Debussy and Schubert.
Meet the Artists: Caroline Taylor
12 December 2022
Get to know 2022 City Music Foundation Artist Caroline Taylor (soprano) in this exclusive Q&A.
Helena Kay wins at Scottish Jazz Awards
12 December 2022
Helena Kay has won at the Scottish Jazz Awards 2022. Helena picked up the gong for Best Instrumentalist at a ceremony held in Glasgow.
Meet the Artists: Helena Ricci
5 December 2022
Get to know 2022 City Music Foundation Artist Helena Ricci in this exclusive Q&A.
Connaught Brass on BBC Radio 3 this Christmas
30 November 2022
Connaught Brass are performing live on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune Christmas Special on Tuesday 20th December (5pm onwards).
Caroline Taylor – Christmas at the Opera
24 November 2022
Rozanna Madylus makes her Wigmore Hall debut: a double bill of The Shackled King & Brünnhilde’s Dream with Counterpoise & Sir John Tomlinson.
Meet the Artists: Mikeleiz-Zucchi Duo
22 November 2022
Get to know 2022 City Music Foundation Artist, cellist Mikeleiz-Zucchi Duo in this exclusive Q&A.
City Music Foundation’s Christmas Challenge
21 November 2022
Rozanna Madylus makes her Wigmore Hall debut: a double bill of The Shackled King & Brünnhilde’s Dream with Counterpoise & Sir John Tomlinson.
Rozanna Madylus to make Wigmore Hall debut
18 November 2022
Rozanna Madylus makes her Wigmore Hall debut: a double bill of The Shackled King & Brünnhilde’s Dream with Counterpoise & Sir John Tomlinson.
Meet the Artists: Waynne Kwon (cello)
14 November 2022
Get to know 2022 City Music Foundation Artist, cellist Wayne Kwon in this exclusive Q&A.
Gramophone Reviews Iyad Sughayer’s New Disc
12 November 2022
“Sughayer’s exciting delivery has clarity, rhythmic precision, brilliant virtuosity and a translucent impressionism in the gentler passages.”
Rosalind Ventris performs at Fishguard International Music Festival
11 November 2022
Violist Rosalind Ventris performs at Fishguard International Music Festival in Pembrokeshire with Trio Anima.
Meet the Artists: Claire Ward (soprano)
10 November 2022
Get to know 2022 City Music Foundation Artist, soprano Claire Ward in this exclusive Q&A.
A4 Brass to perform at RNCM Brass Band Festival
9 November 2022
A4 Brass will perform at Paul Hindmarsh’s final curation of the RNCM Brass Band Festival in January 2023 at the RNCM Theatre.
New 2022 CMF Artists Announced
3 November 2022
City Music Foundation announces a new cohort of artists, who will join its two-year development programme for emerging professional musicians.
Nishla Smith wins at the UK Theatre Awards
25 October 2022
Nishla Smith has won at the UK Theatre Awards 2022.
Anna Cavaliero to star in Glyndebourne world premiere
21 October 2022
Soprano Anna Cavaliero has been announced in Glyndebourne’s tour of “glass human” – a new opera from Samantha Fernando.
“Antoine Préat’s love of the piano where music speaks louder than words”
20 October 2022
Review of Antoine Préat’s recent concert at St Mary’s Perivale.
Emily Sun appointed Violin Professor at the Royal College of Music
19 October 2022
Emily Sun has been appointed Violin Professor at the Royal College of Music.
Helen Charlston to make her debut at The Grange Festival’s 2023 season
18 October 2022
Helen Charlston will make her debut at The Grande Festival’s 2023 season in Dido and Aeneas.
James Larter’s upcoming concert with Figure Ensemble
11 October 2022
James Larter performs at Union Chapel with Figure Ensemble and Frederick Waxman.
Helena Kay’s Kim Trio – Golden Sands
28 September 2022
We are very excited for the upcoming launch of Helena Kay’s KIM Trio and Peter Johnstone’s new release ‘Golden Sands’ on Friday 7th October
Laura Perešivana sings Puccini at the 2022 BBC Proms and Opera Holland Park
18 August 2022
CMF’s Laura Perešivana took to London’s opera stages twice this summer, with performances at the Royal Albert Hall and at Opera Holland Park.
Two CMF Artists at this year’s Cowbridge Music Festival 16-25 September 2022
9 August 2022
This year’s festival features CMF Artists Gwenllian Llŷr (harpist) and violist Rosalind Ventris performs with Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective.
Ensemble Hesperi embark on a royal time-travel to Queen Charlotte’s 1760s
29 July 2022
2021 City Music Foundation artists Ensemble Hesperi are teaming up with soprano Rowan Pierce and fortepianist Nathaniel Mander for an immersive royal experience this summer,
CMFSummer Residency at The Wallace Collection 1-5 August 2022
28 July 2022
A week of fabulous music in a picture-perfect setting – the annual City Music Foundation Summer Residency at The Wallace Collection.
Video Premiere: James Larter at Barts Great Hall, Thursday 28 July, 18:00
27 July 2022
Live stream premiere of percussionist James Larter’s recent concert at Barts Great Hall. With special guests Tyler Hay and Ollie Clark.
Connaught Brass on BBC Radio 3
25 July 2022
Don’t miss Connaught Brass’s appearance with Katie Derham on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune, available for catch-up now.
Harpist Gwenllian Llŷr’s new album Soliloquies – out this Friday 22 July
20 July 2022
CMF are over the moon to have supported Gwenllian Llŷr’s brand new album, Soliloquies, released July 2022 on Recordiau Tŷ Cerdd Records.
CMF Artist Mingyuan Ruan featured on Vancouver Radio
13 July 2022
Accordionist Mingyuan Ruan’s recording of Des Oliver’s piece ‘Iconoclast’ was broadcast as part of Vancouver Radio’s ‘Accordion Noir!’ show.
Connaught Brass and Echéa Quartet to play at Cambridge Summer Music festival
30 June 2022
City Music Foundation artists Connaught Brass and Echéa Quartet join the line up at the 2022 Cambridge Summer Music festival
Online Auction is Open for City Music Foundation Funding Gala
23 June 2022
City Music Foundation is delighted to announce that the online auction for our Fundraising Gala is now live! With an exceptional selection of ten exclusive
Helen Charlston New Album Features CMF Commission
7 June 2022
2018 CMF artist Helen Charlston’s brand new CD with Toby Carr, ‘Battle Cry: She Speaks’, features music of the seventeenth century alongside a City Music
Cellist Joy Lisney at SMITF Friday 27th May
26 May 2022
2021 CMF Artist Joy Lisney performs this Friday 27th May at 1pm with her unaccompanied recital pairing Bach and Britten. This concert has been rescheduled
Helen Charlston joins York Festival of Early Music as Artistic Adviser
19 May 2022
Helen Charlston (2018 CMF Artist), who won First Prize in the 2018 Handel Singing Competition, has joined the York Festival of Early Music as Artistic
City Music Foundation Fundraising Gala – Wigmore Hall 5th July 2022
6 May 2022
Our grand summer Gala at Wigmore Hall is drawing closer on 5th July with the soloists and string orchestra preparing to converge for an evening
CMF Artists Nishla Smith & Misha Mullov-Abbado announced as part of latest Talent Development Scheme
6 May 2022
Live music producers Serious to announced last week the participants for the seventeenth edition of their prestigious talent development scheme Take Five – an annual programme that offers mentorship
Pianist George Fu at Southbank Centre
27 April 2022
This weekend (Saturday 30th April) George Fu plays a leading role in the Southbank Centre’s study day of Oliver Knussen, alongside a wide variety of