Gala Concert Of Musical Stories

TITLE: Gala Concert of Musical Stories
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SUBTITLE: 90 years of Peter and the Wolf with Hugh Bonneville
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DATE/TIME: Tuesday 15 September 2026, 7.30pm–10.30pm
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PROGRAMME: Prokofiev – Symphony No. 1, “Classical”; Guy Barker MBE & Alan Fernie – Kisoboka; popular arias & songs; Prokofiev – Peter and the Wolf
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PERFORMERS: Hugh Bonneville (narrator), Patrick Dow (baritone), Gabriel Prokofiev (conductor), Mark Stephenson (conductor), London Musici; Brass for Africa: Tadeo Kamukama (soloist), Barbra Were (soloist), Cyrus Edaru (soloist), Elizabeth Burrowes BEM (conductor) (subject to professional availability)
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EVENT COPY: An Evening of Musical Stories celebrates the 90th anniversary of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf in a gala concert supporting Brass for Africa – the charity transforming young lives through music in Uganda, Rwanda and Liberia. Actor Hugh Bonneville narrates this much-loved tale, bringing its characters to life with warmth, wit and storytelling flair, conducted by Gabriel Prokofiev, the composer’s grandson, offering a unique personal connection to this timeless work. The London Musici, under Mark Stephenson, also performs Prokofiev’s effervescent “Classical” Symphony, brimming with elegance and charm. Distinguished baritone Patrick Dow joins the programme, and musicians from Brass for Africa share joyful musical stories, highlighting music’s power to inspire and uplift communities. Blending orchestral music, narration and social impact, this promises to be a memorable evening for music-lovers and newcomers alike. All profits support Brass for Africa.
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AGE GUIDANCE: Recommended age 7+
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DURATION: Approx. 2 hours (incl. interval)
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TICKET PRICES: £60, £50, £35, £20; a single £4.50 transaction fee applies to all online bookings (per order, not per individual ticket); box office bookings exempt
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EVENT URL: https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/gala-concert-of-musical-stories-90-years-of-peter-the-wolf/