St Pancras Clock Tower concert series – live broadcasts
8 June 2020
We’re delighted to bring you the full videos of our lockdown live broadcasts from the St Pancras Clock Tower
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Toby Hughes at the vanguard of the ‘solo double bass movement’
8 January 2020
2020 is looking to be a busy year for double bassist and CMF artist Toby Hughes… Having recently recorded his debut album with Champs Hills
Rokas Valuntonis announced Prizewinner of the Osimo International Piano Competition
9 December 2019
Yesterday, the CMF pianist Rokas Valuntonis won the 2nd Prize of the Osimo International Piano Competition in Italy. Congratulations to Rokas for this wonderful achievement
Samson Tsoy at Wigmore Hall
29 November 2019
The City Music Foundation piano Samson Tsoy is coming back to Wigmore Hall on Monday 2nd December at 1.00pm to perform Bartok’s Sonata for two pianos
Vacancy: Communications and Events Officer
27 November 2019
We’re recruiting for a Communications & Events Officer to join our team based in Smithfield, EC1. We are looking for someone educated to at least
Bartosz Glowacki Debut Album Release
27 November 2019
Bartosz released his album 22 November following an extremely successful launch at The Old Church Stoke Newington. The evening included artists who performed on Genesis
New 2019 CMF Artists
14 October 2019
PRESS RELEASE October 2019 City Music Foundation announces 2019 CMF Artists City Music Foundation (CMF) is pleased to announce the seven artists joining the CMF
CMF Proms Auction: bid to win box for 10 people at Prom 46
18 June 2019
Prom 46: Thursday 22nd August 2019, 7.30pm We’re delighted to announce that we are auctioning a box (for 10 people) at one of the most
2019 Summer Residency at The Wallace Collection
30 May 2019
CMF returns to The Wallace Collection for our 4th annual Summer Residency. Monday 22nd – Friday 26th July 2019 Featuring six CMF Artists, 2019 sees the
Sound Unbound: full schedule
16 May 2019
This weekend City Music Foundation is partnering with Barbican and Culture Mile for Sound Unbound, a free music festival taking place in the City of London. This
Reviews Round-up for Alexander Soares’s debut album: Notations & Sketches
11 May 2019
Notations & Sketches, the debut album from Alexander Soares was released on Rubicon Classics in January 2019 and features solo piano works by Boulez, Dutilleux,
Vacancy: Communications & Events Officer
25 April 2019
We’re recruiting for a Communications & Events Officer to join our team based in Smithfield, EC1. We are looking for someone educated to at least
CMF partners with Barbican and Culture Mile for Sound Unbound
9 April 2019
We’re delighted to announce that City Music Foundation is partnering with Barbican and Culture Mile for Sound Unbound, a free music festival taking place in the
A4 Brass Quartet depart on Scotland tour
22 March 2019
Continuing a busy year of concerts throughout the UK, A4 Brass Quartet (2018 CMF Artist) begin a five-date tour of Scotland starting Friday 22nd March.
We’re hiring: Artist Manager
13 February 2019
We’re recruiting for a new Artist Manager to join our team based in Smithfield, EC1. The role is wide-ranging, with involvement in every stage of
2019 Applications now open!
11 February 2019
We’re delighted to announce that applications to become a 2019 CMF Artist are now open. CMF welcomes applications from classical, jazz, folk, and world musicians
CMF Artists to perform at Wigmore Hall
22 January 2019
Lotte Betts-Dean (mezzo-soprano) and Andrey Lebedev (guitar) are to perform at Wigmore Hall on Saturday 9th February in a showcase presented by the Musicians’ Company.
Three questions before a recital: A4 Brass Quartet
10 December 2018
A4 Brass Quartet answer a few questions ahead of their lunchtime recital at St Bart’s the Less on Wednesday 19th December. When planning our December
Alex Hitchcock wins 2018 Peter Whittingham Jazz Award
5 December 2018
Help Musicians UK (HMUK) has announced Alex Hitchcock as the winner of the prestigious Peter Whittingham Jazz Award 2018. Now in its 28th year, the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award
A4 Brass Quartet appointed Honorary Associate Artists of RNCM
4 December 2018
A4 Brass Quartet have been announced as Honorary Associate Artists of the Royal Northern College of Music. The Quartet are one of seven recent RNCM
Nominate CMF for £1k charity award!
19 November 2018
Each weekday from 6th to 21st December, insurance firm Ecclesiastical will be giving £1,000 to 10 charities. That’s £120,000 to 120 charities in 12 days!
Guide: CMF Artists at 2018 London Jazz Festival
16 November 2018
At this year’s EFG London Jazz Festival (Friday 16th to Sunday 25th November) you’ll find CMF Artists at every turn, in venues such as the
A4 Brass Quartet win RPS Henderson Prize
2 November 2018
A4 Brass Quaret have been awarded the RPS Henderson Prize, one of four awards offered by the Royal Philharmonic Society as part of their burgeoning young musicians
Three questions before a recital: Helen Charlston
31 October 2018
Mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston (2018 CMF Artist) answers a few questions ahead of her lunchtime recital at St Bart’s the Less on Wednesday 14th November. Hailed
Mentoring in Action: Helen Charlston with Joan Rodgers
4 October 2018
Mentoring has always been a central part of the CMF Artist Programme and for 2018 CMF Artist Helen Charlston (mezzo-soprano) a session with legendary soprano
Three questions before a recital: Gwenllian Llyr
3 October 2018
Harpist Gwenllian Llyr (2017 CMF Artist) continues our 2018-19 Lunchtime Recital Series at St Bart’s the Less on Wednesday 17th October. A former prize-winner at
A4 Brass Quartet appear on In Tune
26 September 2018
To mark the announcement of their selection as 2018 CMF Artists, A4 Brass Quartet appeared on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune on Tuesday 25th September. They
2018 CMF Artists announced
21 September 2018
We’re delighted to announce the six artists joining the CMF Artist Programme as ‘2018 CMF Artists’: A4 Brass Quartet Helen Charlston (mezzo-soprano) Toby Hughes (double
Farewell to Jairo
8 August 2018
How time flies! Abner Jairo Ortiz García, our second Mexican International Scholar, has now to come to the end of his time in London with
New Lunchtime Recital Series at St Bart’s the Less
7 August 2018
Continuing our relationship with The Hospital Church of St Bartholomew the Less, from Wednesday 19th September we will be presenting CMF Artists in a series
Eblana String Trio to perform live on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune
17 July 2018
Ahead of their concerts at Lake District Summer Music (LDSM) at the end of month, the Eblana String Trio will perform live on BBC Radio 3’s In
Jairo at halfway!
13 July 2018
Three weeks ago, cellist Abner Jairo Ortiz García, our second CMF Mexican International Scholar (sponsored by Anglo Arts), arrived in London for his six-week CMF experience. Now
Looking back on a Day of Music at St Bart’s Hospital
12 July 2018
On 28th June 2018 we brought a Day of Music to St Bartholomew’s Hospital. Three events in three historic spaces around the hospital grounds. We
Second International Scholar arrives in London
25 June 2018
On 24th June, cellist Abner Jairo Ortiz García, our second Mexican International Scholar, arrived in London for his CMF experience. CMF recognises the importance of international experience
Lotte Betts-Dean introduces Death Speaks
13 June 2018
“There is a simplicity and directness to David Lang’s music that draws the listener in immediately” – Lotte Betts-Dean As part of our day of
A Day of Music at St Bartholomew’s Hospital
25 May 2018
A hospital may not seem like the most obvious music venue, but walk through the Henry VIII gate of St Bart’s Hospital and you’re soon
CMF awarded 2018/19 Rhinegold Charity Fund
22 May 2018
We’re delighted to announce that CMF has been chosen as the recipient of this year’s Rhinegold Charity Fund. CMF will receive £10,000 worth of advertising
Meet Michael Foyle
7 May 2018
Ahead of his performance with the English Chamber Orchestra next week, we caught up with violinist and CMF Alumnus Michael Foyle to talk about Prokofiev,
“I couldn’t have done this project without CMF”
28 March 2018
An interview with Tabea Debus Recorder player Tabea Debus launches her third album XXIV Fantasie per il Flauto on 10th April 2018 Commissioning new music
Lotte Betts-Dean to give Nico Muhly Australian Premiere
13 March 2018
Interview with Nico Muhly: “Write for your friends and behave well” In a few weeks’ time, chamber music will crash against the concrete walls
St Bartholomew the Less: a permanent home for CMF in the City of London
23 February 2018
At our St Valentine’s Day fundraiser in Mansion House, Sir Nicholas Kenyon (CMF Trustee and Managing Director of the Barbican) gave a short speech outlining
St Valentine’s Day – we had a ball!
19 February 2018
St Valentine’s Day isn’t traditionally a day for a party, but it is a day for giving. Last Wednesday we hosted a sumptuous event at
‘Morphs and Magpies’ – the Ligeti Quartet’s mischievous new programme
22 January 2018
The Ligeti Quartet are well-known for their inventive and engaging programming of contemporary music, and their latest invention is no less intriguing. György Ligeti String Quartet
2017 CMF Artists announced
11 January 2018
Each year it is an enormous pleasure, as well as a huge challenge, for our judging panels to select the musicians for the CMF
Tabea Debus to perform on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune
15 December 2017
Ahead of her concert at the Baroque at the Edge festival, Tabea will perform on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune with lutenist Alex McCartney on Thursday
CMF takes part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2017
13 November 2017
We’re delighted to announce that CMF is taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2017, the UK’s largest online match funding campaign. CMF
BBC Proms Auctions
14 July 2017
BBC PROMS AUCTIONS: DEADLINE EXTENDED LOT ONE – 2 Premium tickets to the Last Night of the Proms Saturday 9th September: BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC
Terms and Conditions for Royal Albert Hall Auction
14 July 2017
BBC Proms Auctions Terms and Conditions Before bidding in our auction for City Music Foundation (CMF), you should read this. These terms and conditions set
City Music Foundation Summer Residency at the Wallace Collection
12 July 2017
City Music Foundation Summer Residency at the Wallace Collection Following last year’s successful residency at the Wallace Collection, our annual Summer Residency returns in the
