London Mozart Players will be joined tonight by the joint winners of the Haslemere International String Competition 2025.

Programme:

Mozart Divertimento in F K.138

Barber Adagio for Strings Op.11

Bottesini Gran Duo Concertante*

Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings in C Op. 48

*Haslemere International String Competition, Winners' concerto with Levi Andreassen (double bass) and Elfida Su Turan (violin).

Set up over 75 years ago by Harry Blech to perform the works of Mozart and Haydn, LMP's mission has evolved into creating bold, ambitious and accessible musical experiences for all. LMP are proud to be at the forefront of embedding arts and culture into the life of communities across the UK and beyond, performing both new works and music that stays true to their roots.

LMP are based at Fairfield Halls in Croydon and have residencies at St John's, Upper Norwood, Thaxted Festival and Grayshott Concerts. Collaborating with many of the world's greatest soloists and conductors, LMP's work is made in Croydon and celebrated across the globe.

Ishani Bhoola, violinist and leader of The Waverley Ensemble, launched the Haslemere International String Competition in 2017 to give talented young string players a chance to gain significant solo concert exposure. Originally aimed at students living in the counties around London, it has since greatly expanded its reach and now draws talented young performers from all over the world. It is open to string players aged 11-22 and takes place every two years.