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"Fate and Romance" - Autumn concert with Benjamin Baker and Michael Petrov

  • St Matthews Church Durham Road Raynes Park, SW20 0DE United Kingdom (map)

Conductor: Andy Morley

Soloists: Benjamin Baker (Violin), Michael Petrov (Cello)

Richard Rodney Bennett             Murder On The Orient Express

Brahms                                          Double Concerto for Cello and Violin

Interval

Tchaikovsky                                  Symphony No. 4

Benjamin Baker studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School and the Royal College of Music where he was awarded the prestigious Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Rose Bowl. Over the last year Benjamin has given recitals throughout Europe including Wigmore Hall, The Sage Gateshead, Pedrera Hall Barcelona, St. John’s Smith Square, the Pärnu, Aegean Arts, Cheltenham, Northern Chords, East Neuk & Buxton Festivals, and appeared as soloist with the Royal New Zealand Ballet Company.

Born in Bulgaria, Michael Petrov also studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School and at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama with Louise Hopkins, winning the Gold Medal in 2014 and the Wigmore Hall Prize in 2017. He has given recitals throughout the UK, recent highlights including Wigmore Hall, the Plush, Peasmarsh and Bath Festivals.

Tickets - £13/£12 Concessions (plus online booking fee if applicable) on the door or online via Eventbrite.