Classical Concert and Cream Tea: Uppingham School Performance

About this event

Join us for the perfect Sunday afternoon out… We look forward to continuing our Launde Abbey Concert Series throughout 2026, bringing you intimate classical performances from the finest musicians. Join us for an hour of enchanting classical music in our medieval chapel, followed by the famous Launde Abbey Cream Tea. Uppingham School’s Invitation Concert – Music Scholars and Faculty The leading young music scholars of Uppingham School are invited to collaborate with their teachers for an afternoon of chamber music. They will be led by professors of the Royal College of Music and Guildhall School of Music and Drama, violinist Michał Ćwiżewicz and clarinettist Andy Webster. Andrew Webster studied the clarinet at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama under the guidance of Antony Pay and Thea King. Following his studies, he embarked on a distinguished freelance career, giving regular solo performances at prestigious venues including The Wigmore Hall. From 1997 to 2004, Andrew was a member of the Orchestra of English National Opera, and between 2002 and 2012 he served as Principal Clari net with the Glyndebourne Touring Opera Orchestra. Alongside these positions, he has continued to work extensively with many of the UK’s leading orchestras, most notably The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Philharmonia Orchestra, The BBC Symphony Orchestra, and The London Sinfonietta.