London Pro Arte Orchestra performs in aid of The Stroke Association

The Stroke Association is joining forces with the London Pro Arte Orchestra to present a brand new fundraising evening of great classical music. This exciting performance of classical music favourites will be held in central London on Wednesday 4th February.

The exclusive performance will take place at the prestigious St John's, Smith Square near Westminster. Proceeds from the night will be donated to The Stroke Association, the country's leading charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages.

Beethoven's Symphony No 7 in A, Mozart's Overture: 'The Marriage of Figaro' and Malcolm Arnold's Serenade are a few of the well loved pieces featured during the performance. Soloists include Paul Archibald on trumpet and soprano Maria Keohane.

Angela Pavey, National Events Manager at The Stroke Association commented:
"We are delighted that the Pro Arte Orchestra have decided support The Stroke Association. Their performance will help to raise funds for vital community support services for stroke patients, their families and carers, as well as funding research into the condition."

The London Pro Arte Orchestra was founded in 1985 and is now in its fifteenth season. Led by Principal Conductor Murray Stewart, the orchestra began a residency at the People's Palace Concert Hall, Queen Mary and Westfield College, London, in 1997, and is renowned for premiering contemporary works.

People wishing to get further information about the performance should contact the National Events team on 020 7566 0311 or email National Events

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Notes to editor

Notes for Editor:

1. The Stroke Association is the only national charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages. It funds research into prevention, treatment and better methods of rehabilitation and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its community services. These include visiting services, dysphasia support, family support, welfare grants, publications and leaflets. We also campaign, educate and inform to increase knowledge of stroke at all levels of society and we act as a voice for everyone affected by stroke.

2. Stroke is one of the biggest killers and the largest single cause of serious adult disability in the UK. Around 100,000 people in England and Wales suffer a first stroke each year - about 10,000 are under the age of 55 and 1,000 are under the age of 30. One person every five minutes will suffer a first stroke.

3. A stroke happens when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted. Most strokes occur when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood to the brain. Some strokes are caused by bleeding in or around the brain from a burst blood vessel. When the blood supply is disrupted, parts of the brain become damaged or destroyed. Some strokes are fatal whist others can cause permanent or temporary paralysis to one side of the body and loss of the ability to speak, read or write. Recovery may be slow and can vary from person to person.

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