There's lunacy, and then there's the Tchaikathon.

On Saturday 18th July 2009, I will be conducting all the Tchaikovsky symphonies (plus a few other bits for good measure) in a day with the Brent Symphony Orchestra to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

In case you were wondering, that's nearly 13,000 bars of music (give or take - I lost count).

Do please take a minute to give whatever you can afford. If you want to sponsor me per bar, try 0.1p, working out at £13. I promise to conduct them all.

WANT TO LISTEN?

If you are a Tchaikovsky fan, please do come along and listen. You can drop in at any time (10am - 7pm), free admission. We'd love to have some audience. It's taking place in West Hampstead, at St James's Church, Sherriff Rd, NW6 2AP.