PLG

PARK LANE GROUP

PLG
PARK LANE GROUP
creating opportunity for young musicians
Registered Charity No. 252205
Why the PLG exists
The offer of the free use of Park Lane House in 1956 led to the founding of the PLG. And more: to the
creation of a prominent platform for outstanding young musicians and performances of special
interest.
Today, over half a century later, though still without capital funding: the hundreds of highly-praised
PLG events provide the impetus for expanding the PLG’s future seasons.
PLG performances help to establish the careers of generations of vastly talented young artists. Many
of the PLG’s carefully selected performers are among the famous names on the international concert
and opera circuit. More hold principal chairs in many leading orchestras and ensembles in the UK
and on the Continent.
The PLG’s annual Spring auditions are in the Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room. The PLG concert
series are presented in the Purcell Room, Wigmore Hall and other prestigious venues, plus sets of
events across the UK. Programming often includes works by living and young composers. National
Press reviews contribute an important and constructive role.
Audiences play a vital part in the success of PLG performances with opportunities to meet the
participants and the organisers.
Policy
This policy of creative opportunity has been continued for 56 seasons resulting in an excellent Track
Record. Well over 1,900 young artists have been presented over the years and an important
proportion have achieved international and national careers. In addition, adventurous and
imaginative programming, has established the PLG as a leading platform for young performers of
outstanding talent.
Current PLG policy is centred on 12 sets of activities:
PLG Young Artists New Year Series
Concerts, masterclasses, discussions - a vibrant PLG cornerstone in the Southbank Centre’s Purcell
Room. High qualily performances of imaginative and stimulating music. including: new works, living
composers, modern classics and other works.
PLG Young Artists in Wigmore Hall, The Monday Platform
Exposure in one of the world’s great concert halls.
PLG Lunchtime Concerts
Monthly opportunities throughout the season for Young Artists linked with other PLG events.
PLG Legendary Masterclasses
Inspiration from great artists.
PLG Anniversary Series
A focus on artists, composers and occasions, plus more presentation of Young Artists.
PLG Regional Days
The Boulez Day in collaboration with the Birmingham Conservatoire a shining example.
Festivals featuring PLG Young Artists
A countrywide platform.
High profile events and more opportunity for PLG Young Artists
Open Door Policy with PLG Young Artists
Creating direct youngster-to-youngster contact. Performances for Music in Hospitals.
Developing plans for Young Artists’ International Exchanges
The PLG Young Artists’ high reputation is the starting point.
PLG Friends
Supporting the work of the PLG.
PLG Friends’ events
Opportunities for PLG Friends to work together.
Fund-raising Events: Part of the vital search for funding
All PLG activity has to be paid for: only part of requirement come from donations.