London 
Events Description
Tom Allen recounts the history and influence of Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet
Johannes Brahms was ostensibly retired after he had composed what be considered to be his final piece when he heard clarinetist Richard Mühlfeld play. All of a sudden, the retirement was off. Brahms went on to create some of the most successful chamber music of his career, including the highly influential Clarinet Quintet. While he was not the first to write for this ensemble, the richness of this work inspired generations of composers. Tom Allen guides us through the history of the Quintet and a sampling of some of the brilliant works inspired by it.
Program
Gerald Finzi, Five Bagatelles
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, from Clarinet Quintet
Steve Reich, New York Counterpoint
Brahms, Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in B Minor Op. 115
HOW MUCH
Tickets: $26.25 – $79.75 including fees
Free Student Tickets. See Promo Code below. Only 1 ticket may be accessed per student. All students must have a ticket to be admitted. Valid student ID must be presented at the door. Code: student2526x
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Venue:
Metropolitan United, 468 Wellington Street, London
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