What is Classical Revolution?
Classical Revolution is an organization of musicians dedicated to performing high-quality chamber music in non-traditional settings. Classical Revolution began in San Francisco in 2006 and was one of the first shows to take Classical Music out of the concert hall and into bars, cafes, and other non-traditional venues. It has since spread to over 25 cities across the USA, Europe, and further afield.
The London chapter of Classical Revolution launched in March 2012 at The Green Carnation bar in London's Soho district. We have two important objectives: to enrich the Greater London Area with accessible chamber music and to create a support network and regular meeting place for local and visiting international musicians.
Classical Revolution arrives in London at an exciting time, as more and more audiences start to engage with Classical Music through 'alternative' styles of presentation, away from the traditional concert hall. We are committed to creating compelling, high-quality Classical Music experiences for the widest possible audience, and to work towards finding new financial models that facilitate a sustainable, high-level chamber music series.
The London chapter of Classical Revolution launched in March 2012 at The Green Carnation bar in London's Soho district. We have two important objectives: to enrich the Greater London Area with accessible chamber music and to create a support network and regular meeting place for local and visiting international musicians.
Classical Revolution arrives in London at an exciting time, as more and more audiences start to engage with Classical Music through 'alternative' styles of presentation, away from the traditional concert hall. We are committed to creating compelling, high-quality Classical Music experiences for the widest possible audience, and to work towards finding new financial models that facilitate a sustainable, high-level chamber music series.
Classical Revolution in the international press...
American Way Magazine, December 2011
Wall Street Journal, December 2011
Indianapolis Star, September 2011
New York Times, August 2011
Cleveland Plain Dealer, February 2011
Houston Chronicle, May 2010
Madison Capital Times, September 2010
Cincinnati City Beat, September 2009
SOMA Magazine, July 2009
The team behind Classical Revolution London
Classical Revolution is curated in London by violinist Simon Hewitt Jones, and managed by Gabrielle Deschamps, with help from Heather Bird in the UK, Charith Premwardhana and his team in the USA, and the wonderful CR international network.
