Britain and Europe Series - opening concert: Boyce symphony cycle

For good or ill, this is the year of Brexit and potentially a major junction point in the history of our island nation. To mark these shifting sands, Music-at-Hill Concert Society is pleased to present a series of programmes featuring a mixture of repertoire from both Britain and continental Europe, performed by a talented cadre of chamber musicians from the Royal Academy of Music.

The initial series of four concerts - spread across spring, summer and autumn 2019 - will focus on a particular British composer whose delightful instrumental music deserves greater exposure than it currently receives, namely the 18th century figure of William Boyce. This will be a rare opportunity to hear all eight of his symphonies, performed in pairs and set against a continental concerto and other lesser known orchestral gems from one side of the Channel or the other.

Our opening concert, on Brexit Day itself, comprises a delightful cocktail of Boyce, Mozart and Elgar, performed within the elegant Wren setting of St Mary-at-Hill Church in the City of London, a stone's throw from Boyce's own birthplace in Upper Thames Street.

Free admission, retiring collection; coffee and biscuits served before and after the performance.