Here you can find children's concerts and workshops, cello recitals and cello masterclasses. We'll also list fine instrument auctions. We apologize that these listings are mostly London based. www.bachtrack.com lists children's concerts around Britain.
Although we will try to ensure that the information here is accurate, please check all details with the venue concerned. Please note that in almost all cases, concerts and workshops will need to be booked in advance.
JANUARY 2012
Sunday 29th January, Mr Handel's Stories, 3 - 4pm
Come and listen to stories about Mr Handel's life in 18th century London. Find out the tales behind some of his most famous works and explore the House in which he wrote them. Includes a short harpsichord concert in Handel's music room. www.handelhouse.org
FEBRUARY 2012
Saturday 4th February, The Solidier's Tale, 11am - 12 noon, suitable for 8yrs +
A special performance of Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale for families and children age 8+. (NB This is not an interactive concert and is not suitable for younger children.) www.wigmore-hall.org.uk
Saturday 11th February, Family Play Day, Royal Academy of Music, 10.30am - 12noon (5 - 7 yrs) and 2 - 3pm (8 - 11yrs)
Create music inspired by the music of Priaulx Rainier and the sounds of South African wildlife. www.ram.ac.uk
Saturday 18th February, Igor and Friends, Wigmore Hall, 10.30am - 3pm
Discover the story of Igor based on the story of Igor, The Bird Who Couldn't Sing by Satoshi Kitamura. This workshop for families explores the story and gives you a chance to create some new music of your own! Finish the day with a performance on the Wigmore Hall stage. www.wigmore-hall.org.uk
Sunday 19 February, LPO Funharmonics Family Concert, The Jungle Book, 12 noon
This family concert includes Rozsa's concert suite from The Jungle Book. There are activities before the concert in the Royal Festival Hall foyers.
Tuesday 21 February, Cello Masterclass, Royal Academy of Music, 6 - 9pm
Cello Masterclass with Steven Doane www.ram.ac.uk
MARCH 2012
Sunday 11 March, London Cello Society Cello Olympics!, Royal Academy of Music, 10am - evening
In the year of the London Olympics, the London Cello Society presents its own Olympic challenge: David Popper's Forty Etudes will be performed by twenty talented young cellists from the UK. There will be masterclasses and an evening concert of virtuoso works by Popper. www.londoncellos.org
Sunday 11 March, Family Day, Royal Academy of Music, 10.30 - 3.30pm, 5+
Discover exciting hidden codes and characters within the music and make your own piece to perform at the end of the day. Bring your cello! www.ram.ac.uk
Friday 16 March, Cello Masterclass, Royal Academy of Music, 2 - 5pm
Cello masterclass with Russian cello virtuoso, Boris Andrianov www.ram.ac.uk
Saturday 17 March, Family Day: Musical Characters, 10am - 3.30pm, age 5+
Discover hidden codes and characters within music! Create your own piece of music to perform on the Wigmore Hall stage at the end of the day. www.wigmore-hall.org.uk
Sunday 18 March, LSO Family Concert, 2.30pm, 7 - 12 yrs (free foyer activities from 1pm)
Grab your dancing shoes, magic wand and a raincoat! You'll be dancing at a masked ball, sheltering from thunder storms and casting witches' spells as you listen to Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique. We'd highly recommend the pre-concert music and art workshops which start at 10am. (These need to be booked separately from the concert.) Bring your cello for the workshops! lso.co.uk
APRIL 2012
Sunday 8th April, Hallelujah for Easter: Live music and Easter trail, 12 - 6pm (last entry 5.30pm)
Drop in and listen to the Handel House harpsichord being performed all afernoon. Take part in a special Handel House Easter Trail with chocolate egg prizes for all participants. www.handelhouse.org
Sunday 22nd April, CelloDay 2012, Royal Academy of Music
A day devoted to young cellists of all grade levels from beginners to age 18. Improvisation, technique classes, cello ensembles, masterclasses and a surprise event! This is a London Cello Society / Cello Club event.(Tickets available after 15 Jan 2012) www.londoncellos.org
JUNE 2012
Sunday 24 June, Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra Family Concert, Royal Festival Hall, 11.30am
Sunday 24 June, LSO Family Concert, 2.30pm (free foyer activities from 1pm), 7 - 12 yrs lso.co.uk