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Music And The City
London's Classical Music Soirée
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Classical Music UK is pleased to announce Music And The City, a monthly soirée in London that brings together amateur and professional musicians to socialise, network, and play chamber music together.

Next Event:

Wednesday 23 July 2008, 6.30pm

Music For A Summer Evening

music and the cityMATC 2: Music For A Summer Evening is our first event at the astonishing No.1 Leicester Square. Enjoy a panoramic view of London as the sun sets and we eat, drink and play music together!

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Music And The City

Used to play the violin but haven't touched it for 10 years? Just started to play the cello but don't have anyone to play music with? Professional Musician who wants to play chamber music with colleagues? Then come to Music And The City!

What is Music And The City?

MATC connects amateur and professional string musicians and music-lovers through regular musical evenings in Central London.

arts club london chamber musicAmateur musicians from across the capital come together to play string ensemble music in an environment inspired by the musical salons of 1920s Vienna. The evening will also feature performances from professional musicians, and the opportunity to play chamber music with other amateurs.

From 9pm each evening, professional musicians come and join the party - to play quartets, discuss music, and socialise into the small hours...

Our Mission

To create an opportunity for inexperienced musicians to play with like-minded people in a fun, informal and sophisticated atmosphere. To create a great event for the many young professional Londoners who enjoy playing musical instruments, but could never find the time to join a regular orchestra or meet other amateur musicians.

Evening Programme

  • Welcome Reception from 6.30pm

  • String Ensemble: rehearsal (music tbc) directed by Simon Hewitt Jones

  • Informal Performance in front of guests

  • Optional Chamber Music in smaller groups eg String Quartet, with coaching from professional musicians

  • The Bar will be open throughout the evening, serving a wide range of food and drink

  • Professional musicians arrive from 9pm to socialise and play chamber music!

  • Late licence available up to 3am

Our Venue: No.1 Leicester Square

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Our new venue, No.1 Leicester Square, is a stunning place to play music, and we're really thrilled to be bringing Music And The City to the heart of London! Our new location in the heart of the West End makes MATC accessible wherever you live or work in London!

The Club overlooks Leicester Square, and gives us ample space to host lots of chamber music groups throughout the evening. We wanted a venue that would be a perfect place to connect musicians, artists and people who share an appreciation and interest for the arts, and to enable those who work in the City to find a fulfilling and rewarding outlet for their musical creativity.

No.1 Leicester Square gives Music And The City a home where our beliefs can thrive: we think the arts are integral and essential parts of our society, and that dedicated exploration of the arts - especially music - can inspire and bring clarity to our day to day life. Finally we have the place to do just that!

1901 music and the city arts music evening soireeIn addition to the stunning 7th floor room (top of page) where we rehearse the String Ensemble, No.1 Leicester Square features a private cash bar serving a wide selection of food and drink, which will be open throughout the evening.

The main reception room (right) is the place to meet old and new friends, and to hear Mozart String Quartets. There are further rooms available for chamber music, and we'll have available a wide selection of chamber music for you to play through informally with friends.

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Music For A Summer Evening - Wednesday 23 July 2008

The repertoire for MATC 2: Music For A Summer Evening will be available soon! Please check back here in early July for further information.1901 music and the city arts music evening soiree

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MATC welcomes adult musicians of all standards who play the violin, viola, cello or bass (other instruments will be considered upon request)

Music for each soirée will be emailed out to you shortly before the event, in order that you can have a look at the music in advance!

Future Soirées

Future Dates will be listed here soon!

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How To Find MATC
@ No.1 Leicester Square

No.1 Leicester Square is on the Northwest corner of the Square, just by Wardour street. The entrance is shared with the venue's dance club, and is just minutes from Leicester Square tube station.

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Ticket Information

Entry is currently £20 per participant, or £10 per guest. Each participant is welcome to bring up to two guests. Further guest tickets may be available but strictly subject to availability and venue capacity. Reserve A Place >>

Professional Musicians: Entry is just £5 after 8.30pm (ID, such as Musicians Union or Conservatoire Card will be required). Register For £5 Entry >>

MATC People

clare barrins music and the cityClare Barrins, Director
Clare is a Project Manager for ABN AMRO, and previously worked for the ANZ Banking Group. Originally from Australia, she is a Law graduate of Monash University in Melbourne, where she learnt and played violin for many years. Clare recently took up violin-playing again, an experience which inspired the creation of 'Music And The City'.

simon hewitt jones music and the citySimon Hewitt Jones, Artistic Director
Simon appears frequently as a violinist at European and Middle Eastern festivals and on radio. Next season, he will perform Vivaldi Four Seasons in Jerusalem, appear with the Medici Quartet in UK and Europe, and make a solo debut at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall. He is an established teacher and writer, and webcasts through his widely-read weblog.

nick bland music and the cityNick Bland, Piano Accompanist
Nick pursues a unique dual career in music and finance. In addition to his role at Deutsche Bank Trust & Securities Services, Nick is a freelance choral conductor, pianist and organist. An associate of the Royal College of Organists, he performs regularly with the Birmingham University Singers, and is Musical Director of the Deutsche Bank Singers.

Reserve a Ticket for Music And The City

Please use the form below to register your interest in Music And The City. Alternatively, email us at info@musicandthecity.org to request more information or reserve a place!

Professional Musicians - click here to register

Amateur Musician Registration - £20
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Pro Musician Registration (£5 after 8.30pm)
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First Name*
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Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)*
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