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Eye to Eye Concert: Gala world premiere
7.30pm, 16 September 2009 Cadogan Hall, London
Gala premiere in aid of the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group
In September this year, the Guild are organising a massive fundraising concert at the Cadogan Hall in London. They share some of their excitement about this prestigious event below.
As loyal supporters of the Eye Hospital we are sure you will want to put this wonderful event in your diary. With a diverse and entertaining programme, the Eye to Eye Concert will have something for all musical tastes and presents the world premiere of Eye to Eye, a special commission for the Eye Hospital by celebrated composer Patrick Hawes, performed by the internationally renowned English Chamber Orchestra.
This exciting event will combine the modern with the classical, east with west and celebrity with tradition. It promises to be a very special evening honouring the charitable work of the St John Eye Hospital Group. As part of the evening we are also holding a champagne reception prior to the concert. So if you would like to raise a glass in celebration of the work of the Hospital Group, enjoy a wonderful musical evening and raise vital funds for the Group’s work, please do make sure you book your tickets now!
The incredible line-up includes:
English Chamber Orchestra
Patrick Hawes - Celebrated British Composer
Jason Lai - BBC Winning Maestro Conductor
Raven - String Quartet
Dima Bawab - Palestinian Opera Singer
Ramzi Shomali - Palestinian Concert Pianist
Mark Simpson - Clarinetist and BBC Young Musician of the Year 2006
Claire Jones - Royal Harpist
Charlie Siem - Violinist
Tickets range from £15 through to £20, £30 and £40. Purchase tickets here or phone the box office on 020 7730 4500.
For champagne reception tickets ( £75) – or if you would like to be involved in helping to sponsor any part of this event – please contact Lauretta Ridley on 01476 550183 or at laurettaridley@btconnect.com