This unique production blends Vivaldi’s classic with new works from four local arts groups – Queer Croydon, Club Soda, Subrang Arts, and Croydon Music & Arts – in collaboration with composers Fiona Brice and Sarah Freestone. Inspired by Vivaldi’s seasonal themes, these performances reflect on the climate emergency through a vibrant mix of genres and art forms.
The event will also feature specially commissioned poetry by Croydon’s Jeremiah Brown and introductory videos which illuminate the create process behind each community commission.
LMP Leaders Simon Blendis and Ruth Rogers step out as soloists for Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and LMP Conductor in Residence Jonathan Bloxham leads the orchestra through the entire performance.
Before the main show, a free afternoon showcase will take place in the public spaces of Fairfield Halls. A host of amateur dance and music groups including Croydon Steel Orchestra, Gospel Rising and Beeja dance will perform on various stages from 2-7pm.
Flynn Le Brocq, LMP Chief Executive, commented:
Steve Turner, Director of Venues for BH Live, which manages Fairfield Halls, said:
Queer Croydon x Stanley Arts, who aim to amplify queerness in Croydon and South London, present an evocative piece featuring performance artist Kars. Through experimental dance and disruptive staging, this work boldly challenges traditional boundaries between audience and performer. Claudia Golder-Coelho, Chair of Queer Croydon, commented:
Producer and composer Luminous Starchild from Club Soda—a charity empowering people with learning disabilities to engage with music—brings an otherworldly electronic vibe to the stage with his distinct ‘cute-core’ sound.
Local school students representing Croydon Music & Arts (Croydon’s Music Education Hub) join forces with LMP’s professional players to perform alongside them on stage to showcase their collaborative composition
Social media sensation Praveen, known as The Flute Guy on TikTok and Instagram, delivers an atmospheric Indian flute solo blending structure with improvisation. Praveen represents Subrang Arts, a charity dedicated to promoting Asian music and dance.
Lata Desai from Subrang Arts, a long-standing artistic partner with LMP, commented:
Tickets for Changing Seasons are on sale from £5 via Fairfield.co.uk