From Ferris wheels to international concert hall, this concert tells the centuries-long story of the Fair Field and LMP’s place in its history.

Arnold The Fair Field

Coleridge-Taylor Four Novelletten for Strings

Haydn Trumpet Concerto in E Flat

Mozart Symphony No.40

Matilda Lloyd trumpet

Jonathan Bloxham conductor

London Mozart Players (LMP)

In medieval times, Croydon was famous for its funfair. People would come from far and wide to browse the stalls and enjoy the entertainment, and the area came to be known as the Fair Field. The opening of Fairfield Halls on this site in 1962 formalised its centuries-old status as the entertainment centre of south London. In 1988, LMP became the Resident Orchestra at Fairfield Halls and Croydon. Their arrival built on the area’s strong tradition of classical music, found also in the form of composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor who lived here over a hundred years ago.

LMP are tracing through the development of this historic site, from its early days as a bustling medieval fair to an acoustically outstanding concert hall that has attracted musicians from all over the world. LMP combining it with their history as an orchestra set up to play Mozart and Haydn, before later choosing to make Croydon their home. It’ll also be linked by narration that will connect the four pieces and celebrate the music-making on the site today.

Running Times
Doors: 7pm
Concert: 7:30pm - 9:45pm (including interval)
All timings are approximate and may change on day