ABOUT US

Founded in 2008, the Jigsaw Players’ Concert Series is a Not-for-Profit concert series based in Wimbledon, performing world-class chamber music and jazz. We run educational projects for local children, sponsor young up-and-coming jazz and classical ensembles, and heavily subsidise all our concert ticket prices, to help ensure music is accessible to all in Merton.

Praised as "magnificent" by Vladimir Jurowski, we have gained the support of the local community as well as from prestigious Patrons such as Principal Conductor of London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladimir Jurowski, internationally-acclaimed pianist, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Grammy-winning violist, Kim Kashkashian and two world-famous cellists, both passionate advocates of music education, Julian Lloyd-Webber (Principal, Birmingham Conservatoire), the renowned Steven Isserlis, CBE and globally-recognised conductor Paavo Järvi. 

The musicians for each programme are drawn from a pool of players, all of them international prize-winners, members of Britain's most prestigious orchestras (Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra & Philharmonia Orchestra) or of internationally-distinguished chamber music groups (the Doric, Hieronymus, Navarra and Piatti String Quartets and, amongst others, the Aronowitz Ensemble).

AUDIENCE QUOTES

• "That was excellent, thank you! And right on the doorstep ... 53 seconds to walk home, to be precise!" S.W.

• "Last week's concert was just brilliant! The choice of music was perfect, the art was beautiful and the atmosphere was delightful. Thank you for bringing such wonderful concerts to Wimbledon. Anyone who doesn't come to your concerts on a regular basis is missing out!" Wr31 via qype

• "Very talented performers, beautiful venues and affordable ticket prices!" Andie527 via qype

• "Thank you Jigsaw Players, for bringing amazing talent and energy to our part of the world. Inspiring and beautiful soul music - can't recommend these concerts enough!" Munchmunch via qype

• "This is a world class chamber music series with creative programs in an intimate setting. I have been to five Jigsaw concerts now and feel privileged that we have such a cultural gem right here in Wimbledon. I highly recommend attending!" Bz182 via qype

• "Last week's concert was just brilliant! The choice of music was perfect, the art was beautiful and the atmosphere was delightful. Thank you for bringing such wonderful concerts to Wimbledon. Anyone who doesn't come to your concerts on a regular basis is missing out!" Wr31 via qype

• "What a fantastic concert! The calibre of chamber music one normally hears at high-profile venues such as the Wigmore Hall. Such talented players and a lovely feel to the whole evening. I will definitely be attending their future events." Musiclover via qype

• "Thank you Jigsaw Players, for bringing amazing talent and energy to our part of the world. Inspiring and beautiful soul music - can't recommend these concerts enough!" Munchmunch via qype

• "I have enjoyed all of the many Jigsaw Players concerts that I have attended. The young musicians are obviously the future generation of 'Maestros' in the classical music industry. Not just excellent players, but it is definite that several will end up leading orchestras and having great careers. I hope, and truly expect, that the Jigsaw Players will go from strength to strength. I will also recommend my friends and colleagues to take the time to attend one of their concerts and persuade themselves that they will also attend many more."  Wb123 via qype