Comfortable Classical in pictures
On 12 February 2019, we brought Comfortable Classical to the Albany, Deptford, the first in a series of relaxed lunchtime concerts with our wind and string ensembles. These performances welcome anyone and everyone, and aim to bring you joy and relaxation through classical music and interaction with our musicians. Photographer Suzi Corker captured some beautiful moments in our first concert, presented below.
Our wind section – made up of a flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn – took it in turns to introduce their instruments. Here’s Dan Bates (Principal Oboe) familiarising our audience with the sound of an oboe reed—you’d be surprised how many tunes you could make with just that!
Some chose to draw what the music sounded like to them and to colour in while they listened. All the music played was based on nature and birdsong.
Everyone joined in in some sing-song, and we learnt some great moves from Waffy (Principal Clarinet) to do while singing rounds of a sea shanty.
Our audience was free to join our musicians in conversation throughout the performance and to move about when they needed to.
Enjoy more of Suzi’s wonderful photos below!
Our next Comfortable Classical relaxed concerts take place at Canada Water Theatre on Monday 11 and Wednesday 20 March 2019, 1.30-2.30pm. Learn more >>
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