MenCon by Neil Luck and Chihiro Ono

MenCon by Neil Luck and Chihiro Ono
Guest Artists
Date and time
24 Sep 2025 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Location

The Lab, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

200 Jennens Road, B4 7XR

Price

£10
£8 under 16s, over 60s

Booking Information

Wheelchair users are entitled to concessionary priced tickets with a complimentary companion seat.

Assistance dogs are welcome at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire venues. If you wish to bring an assistance dog or wheelchair, please let the Events Office know by calling 0121 331 5909.

Small chamber ensemble performing in informal setting

MenCon by Neil Luck and Chihiro Ono

MenCon is a radical reinterpretation of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto Op.64, wherein the solo part remains completely intact (realised by violinist Chihiro Ono), and the orchestral parts are reinterpreted and recomposed by a chamber orchestra of creative musicians from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds, led by composer Neil Luck.

After several acclaimed performances, broadcasts, and a record release since 2022, this chameleonic, unrepeatable, unpredictable, risky work is now touring throughout Britain and Ireland (supported by PRS Foundation's Beyond Borders).

Running time approx. 60 minutes

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