The Hanover Band

Haydn, Mozart & Sperger

Sebastian Comberti (cello), Geoff Coates (oboe), Leon Bosch (director)

Haydn Symphony No.22 in Eb 'The Philosopher'
Johann Matthias Sperger Cello Concerto in C
Cimarosa Concerto for Oboes and Strings in C minor
Mozart Symphony No.29 in A major K.201

The famous Hanover Band, directed by Leon Bosch, give the first performance in modern times of Johannes Matthias Sperger’s Cello Concerto, with soloist Sebastian Comberti.

Born in 1750, Johannes Matthias Sperger, an Austrian bassist and prolific composer, produced more than forty symphonies and numerous instrumental concertos, including eighteen for double bass. The work is paired with other famous music of the time, Haydn’s unusual Philosopher symphony, with pairs of cor anglais and horns, Cimarosa’s much-loved Oboe Concerto, with oboist Geoff Coates and one of Mozart’s most attractive and beguiling symphonies, No.29 in A.

This event will last approximately 2 hours, including an interval.

London Chamber Music Society Sundays
Sun, 23 February 2025
Kings Place: Hall One
6:00pm
£8.50-£36

Full Event Details

Born in 1750, Johannes Matthias Sperger, an Austrian bassist and prolific composer, produced more than forty symphonies and numerous instrumental concertos, including eighteen for double bass. The work is paired with other famous music of the time, Haydn’s unusual Philosopher symphony, with pairs of cor anglais and horns, Cimarosa’s much-loved Oboe Concerto, with oboist Geoff Coates and one of Mozart’s most attractive and beguiling symphonies, No.29 in A.

This event will last approximately 2 hours, including an interval.