We are pleased to present the first season of Classical
Music at indigO, the intimate concert venue within The O,
a testament to the fantastic new space in London where
classical music of the very highest level can be presented in
a completely accessible way.
Once the concert begins, audiences will be able
to enjoy not just the superb performances but other
features that no other concert hall in London is able to
offer its patrons; we will be placing minute and unobtrusive
state of the art cameras which will beam close-ups of
performers hands on the venue's screens, providing concert
goers with arguably, never seen before close-up footage of
the techniques from some of the greatest musicians in
the world.
We have a remarkable line-up in The Classic FM Classical Series in 2008.
In 2008, The Classic FM Classical Series we are presenting offers a
remarkable line-up of classical music. In the first 14
concerts, we are hugely honoured and proud to have an
association with one of the world's best orchestras, the
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO), who will be performing in 7
concerts. These will include Tchaikovsky's Symphony No.4
conducted by Michael Seal, and
Dvoräk's Symphony No.9 conducted by Barry Wordsworth, and Rachmaninov's eternally popular
Piano Concerto No.2, played by Peter Donohoe,
Rodrigo's Concierto d Aranjuez with Xuefei Yang, and
Elgar's Cello Concerto with the much celebrated Natalie
Clein, among other great favourites.
In addition, on October 17th, we will present a unique
Viennese Gala evening. To some of the most famous music
in the world, such as the Blue Danube Waltz, Tales of the
Vienna Woods and the Thunder and Lightening Polka, the
audience can choose to dance the night away on the
dancefloor downstairs (where we shall also have tables), or
to settle back in the comfort of the Kings Row seats
upstairs to enjoy the festivities from above.
On October 29th, the RPO, along with Julian Lloyd Webber
and Chloë Hanslip, will perform the UK premiere of
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantasia , based on themes of
Phantom of the Opera.
December sees two very special nights, forming part of the
RPO's indigO season. On the 7th, the orchestra will
accompany the incredible Bryn Terfel as the great Welsh
baritone performs some of his favourite Christmas pieces. If
that doesn't get you in the mood for mince pies and mulled
wine, then December 22nd will definitely do the trick, as
the RPO is joined by the Royal Choral Society and a whole
host of very special performers, as they deliver some of the
most loved Christmas songs and carols of all time.
We will also be presenting some of the greatest classical
artists in the world in recital. The series will feature not only
some of the world's most celebrated pianists Boris
Berezovsky, Nikolai Demidenko and Grammy winner
Garrick Ohlsson, but also Britain's marvelous Grammy-
nominated mezzo soprano,Sarah Connelly along with highly
regarded Russian cellist Alexander Kniazev, and violinist
Dmitri Makhtin, much loved percussionist Evelyn Glennie,
and some of the most talked about newcomers to classical
lovers - pianists Sophie Cashell who won BBC's Classical
Star and the incredible prodigiously talented Russian,
Valentina Igoshina.
Please join us after the performance to perhaps meet the artists and enjoy our extensive wine and spirit selection in the plush surroundings on the exclusive Indigo2 Lounge.
We very much look forward to welcoming you to The Classic FM Classical Series in London at indigO, to
enjoy what promises to be some of the most talked about
concerts of the year.
