Praised for his ‘full-blooded commitment’ and ‘delicious dancing grace’ (The Telegraph), Leo Popplewell is much in demand as a chamber musician, recitalist and orchestral principal. He studied at Clare College, Cambridge, and later at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. In 2017 he formed the multiple award-winning Mithras Trio, selected as Kirckman Concert Society Artists in 2019, and BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists for the 2021-23 seasons. In 2022 he joined the London Mozart Players as co-principal cellist.

Leo’s programme brings together two of JS Bach’s Suites for solo cello with works by two leading 20th-century composers, Elliot Carter and Detlev Glanert.

Programme

E Carter Figment for cello

J S Bach Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011

D Glanert Fünf Wüstenlieder

J S Bach Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009

Dates

26 Jul 2025

11.15am - 12.15pm

Price

£22 - £27

Concessions: £10 tickets are available for under 35 year olds who are part of the Friends of BIF's Next Gen Scheme.

Venue

St John's Church

Booking Details

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  • Sat 26 Jul 2025 11.15am - 12.15pm Book
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