Some Facts About the Series

• 42 Concerts presented at the Wallace Collection, Manchester Square, London W1 on Sunday mornings since November 1997.

• 70 new names presented to the concert-going public

• 6000 tickets sold, many repeat visits and multiple purchases

• Over 6000 people visiting the museum, many for the first time

• £300,000 raised through public and private sponsorship

• Mailing list of 2000+ names

• Friends of Springboard Concerts Trust established in 1999

• 80% of concerts reviewed by national and music press

Some Press Comments

The Daily Telegraph: “ This enterprising and civilised series in one of the capital’s most sumptuous art galleries provides a valuable platform for young performers making their London debut..a sublime haven on a Sunday morning” (2001)

The Strad: “Bold programming…reflecting the excellent standards of performance which characterise the Wallace Collection’s highly recommended series” (2000)

The Economist: “..Fine chamber music in a magnificent setting. No better Sunday morning treat than the Classical recitals by up and coming young musicians” (2000)

The Times: “… I’m absolutely thrilled …(Springboard) has made the Wallace Collection sing”
Rosalind Savill CBE. Director of the Wallace Collection (1998)

Independent on Sunday: “The Wallace series offers not just promise but affirmed credentials. Unknown faces but demanding to come in” (1997)

Hannah Horovitz

For many years Hannah Horovitz has been active in publishing, television, theatre and music management. Her concert agency, Horovitz Management launched the careers of Andras Schiff and the Cleveland Quartet, and founded the Wigmore Hall Coffee Concerts.

She is currently Artistic Director of Springboard Concerts Trust , presenting a series of international chamber music recitals at the Wallace Collection, Manchester Square, in London.

From 1978-1996, Hannah Horovitz was Deputy Director of Visiting Arts, the national agency for developing and promoting the flow of international arts and artists in the UK. In recognition of her work, she was awarded Honorary Membership of the British Council.

Hannah Horovitz is on the advisory board of the Anglo-Suisse Artistic Foundation, a member of the Executive Committee of the Anglo-Austrian Music Society and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts