Concerts & Recitals

A Concerto for an Artist… James Mayhew Live with the Solent Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, 10 October at 7:30pm – 8:45pm

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Internationally renowned author & illustrator, James Mayhew, will bring his unique performance to Portsmouth were he will bring the music to live by painting as the Orchestra plays.

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A ‘ Concerto for an Artist’…
– a unique evening of stories, music and art with author James Mayhew.

Internationally renowned, award-winning author and illustrator James Mayhew will be performing in Portsmouth on Saturday October 10th at Portsmouth Cathedral.
Well-known for his collaborations with The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, James has been bringing music to life, in his unique style, by painting in real time as a live orchestra plays. Listen to the stories behind classical masterpieces: The Firebird, Hansel & Gretel, The Swan of Tuonela and Peer Gynt, and watch as the illustrations bring the music to life on a large screen.

Collaborating with established groups such as The London Mozart Players, the Britten Sinfonia and the RLPO, James’s concerts have captured the imagination of thousands of children… and adults too! His concerts are highly educational, critically acclaimed and enormous fun!
This is certainly an opportunity not to be missed. James will also be available after the concert for book sales & signing, plus there will be the opportunity to win one of his illustrations.

“… if the audience took one memory home, it could only have been the extraordinary sight of the artist James Mayhew painting his interpretation (of the music) in real time as the music played…… The result was effectively a concerto for an Artist (which was met) with a storm of appreciative applause’
Christopher Lambton – The Arts Desk.

Useful information

Limited availability – book early
No interval
Tickets can also be booked in the Cathedral Shop & on the door (depending on availability)
Show times: 3:00pm & 7:30pm

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A Concerto for an Artist… James Mayhew Live with the Solent Symphony Orchestra

Frequently asked questions

Events organised by Portsmouth Cathedral sold via SimpleTix

Events organised by Portsmouth Cathedral

Events organised by external promoters

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