Gala Concert of Musical Stories
Programme
Prokofiev Symphony No.1, ‘Classical’
Guy Barker MBE & Alan Fernie Kisoboka
Popular arias & songs
Prokofiev Peter and the Wolf
Performers
Hugh Bonneville narrator*
Patrick Dow baritone
Gabriel Prokofiev conductor
Mark Stephenson conductor
London Musici
Brass for Africa:
Tadeo Kamukama soloist
Barbra Were soloist
Cyrus Edaru soloist
Elizabeth Burrowes BEM conductor
(*subject to availability)
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An Evening of Musical Stories celebrates the 90th anniversary of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf in a gala concert supporting Brass for Africa – the charity transforming young lives through music in Uganda, Rwanda, and Liberia.
Actor Hugh Bonneville* narrates this much-loved tale, bringing its characters to life with warmth, wit, and storytelling flair. The piece is conducted by Gabriel Prokofiev, the composer’s grandson, offering a unique personal connection to this timeless work.
The London Musici, under Mark Stephenson, also performs Prokofiev’s effervescent Classical Symphony, brimming with elegance and charm.
Distinguished baritone Patrick Dow joins the programme, bringing expressive artistry and a fresh contemporary voice. Musicians from Brass for Africa share joyful musical stories, highlighting music’s power to inspire and uplift communities.
Blending orchestral music, narration, and social impact, this promises to be a memorable evening for music-lovers and newcomers alike.
All profits support Brass for Africa.
*Subject to professional availability
Recommended age: 7+
Duration: approx. 2 hours (incl. interval)
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Ticket Information
£60, £50, £35, £20
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