LONDON, July 13, 2024 – The highly anticipated BMW Classics concert returns to Trafalgar Square this summer, continuing the twelve-year partnership between BMW Group and the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO). This free concert, conducted by Duncan Ward, will take place on July 13 at 5pm, and will also be streamed globally on YouTube.
The 2024 concert opens with Emmanuelle Chabrier’s lively Joyeuse marche, followed by Brahms’ rhythmic dance piece, Rondo alla zingarese. A highlight of the evening will be the world premiere of beams.bellows.bounds, a new work by composer Joanna Lee, commissioned specifically for this event. This piece features LSO musicians alongside 50 young musicians from east London, part of the LSO Discovery programme. The concert will conclude with Stravinsky’s enchanting ballet score, Petrushka.
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Dame Kathryn McDowell, Managing Director of the LSO, expressed her enthusiasm: “BMW Classics concerts are a highlight of the Orchestra’s London Season, capturing the attention of both first-timers and passersby. On behalf of the LSO and our audiences in Trafalgar Square and online, we extend our gratitude to BMW Group and the Mayor of London for making this possible.”
Walter Mertl, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Finance, announced the continuation of BMW’s partnership with the LSO: “We are pleased to continue our collaboration for another three years. This partnership allows us to present unforgettable concerts, and I look forward to seeing Duncan Ward, the LSO, and young musicians on stage.”
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan added, “I am delighted that the LSO will return to Trafalgar Square for BMW Classics. This free performance will transform Trafalgar Square into our largest open-air classical concert venue, entertaining both Londoners and visitors. It also offers a fantastic opportunity for young musicians from East London to perform on a world-renowned stage, as we build a better London for everyone.”
Composer Joanna Lee shared her excitement: “It is an honor to be commissioned by the LSO to compose for the LSO Discovery young musicians. beams.bellows.bounds is inspired by the vibrant life in Trafalgar Square. The piece highlights the importance of music and musicians, and I am thrilled for its premiere at BMW Classics!”
This year’s BMW Classics promises a magical evening of orchestral music, celebrating the enduring partnership between BMW Group and the LSO, and highlighting the cultural vibrancy of London.
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Source: Duncan Ward Conducts BMW Classics: Free Summer Concert in Trafalgar Square on 13 July 2024
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