Sunday Concerts:
The Clements Prize for Composers

Alfred J. Clements (1858-1938) was the organiser and secretary of the South Place Sunday Concerts (predecessor of Conway Hall Sunday Concerts) from their inception in 1887 until his death.  In the first half of the twentieth century the competition bearing his name encouraged the composition of new chamber works, establishing a tradition which set Conway Hall right at the centre of British contemporary music.

The 2025 competition calls for short works for piano duet, by composers aged 35 and under. Scores submitted for previous competitions from the Conway Hall Archive will also be available via the Conway Hall website and a selection exhibited before the final round performance.

Tickets give access to the live final performance by Clíodna Shanahan and Simon Callaghan, an afternoon workshop with the composers, and to the exhibition of scores in Conway Hall’s Library. There will be live judging from an expert panel, as well as the opportunity for you to cast your own vote for the winner of the audience prize.

The chosen compositions and details of the panel will be announced in September 2025.

We are indebted to Cockayne – Grants for the Arts for their support of young composers and The Clements Prize.

PROGRAMME:

2pm: Afternoon workshop and score displays

6.30pm: Competiton live final

Clíodna Shanahan • piano
Simon Callaghan • piano

Age Recommendation:

All ages. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Price:

*A £2 venue levy is applied to each ticket purchased. This levy helps to support us in covering the costs of keeping our grade II listed building running and our doors open.*

In advance: • Standard £14 • Members £12 • Student/NHS Discount £9 • Living Support £6 • Under 18’s FREE     (+ £2 venue levy)
On the door: • Standard £15 • Members £13 • Student/NHS Discount £10 • Living Support £6 • Under 18’s FREE     (+ £2 venue levy)

Access Information

This event is in the Main Hall, which is located on the ground floor. The balcony is accessible only by stairs.

All the ground-floor rooms are accessible by wheelchair. Main Hall (street access, step-free), Brockway Room (street access, step-free), Bertrand Russell Room (street access, shallow ramp), Cafe (street access, step-free). There is also an accessible toilet on the ground floor opposite the Brockway Room.