Lunchtime Concert: Rokas Valuntonis (piano): Chopin and Liszt
Chopin’s sparkling Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise Brillante is the grand opener to this recital by the Lithuanian pianist Rokas Valuntonis. The programme includes miniatures by fellow countryman Balys Dvarionas which owes much of their musical language to Chopin. Horowitz’s arrangement of…
Indian Classical Well-Being Concert: Abhishek Borkar & Surdarshan Chana
These short concerts offer a relaxed and absorbing introduction to the multifaceted world of the Indian classical arts, to help you access holistic well-being and mindfulness. Darbar believes in the power of Indian classical arts to stir, thrill and inspire. Through a…
Lunchtime Concert: Toby Hughes (double bass) & Ben Powell (piano): Franck and Clara Schumann
An opportunity to hear Beethoven’s lyrical Sonata in an arrangement for double bass by the impressive Toby Hughes. The programme also includes Clara Schumann’s beautiful Three Romances, now getting the recognition that they deserve. Programme Clara Schumann – Three Romances Richard Dubugnon…
Indian Classical Well-Being Concert: Eeshar Singh & Harkiret Bahra
Allow the stressors of everyday life to melt into oblivion as the twinkling sound of santoor uplifts your mood, and the rhythmic pulsation of the tabla draws you to otherworldly bliss. Indian classical music recognises and celebrates the inter-connectedness of the spirit,…
Lunchtime Concert: Gwenllian Llyr: Music for Harp
Known for her ability to create “an exceptionally still moment” (UKHA Magazine), City Music Foundation Artist Gwenllian Llŷr will perform some of the pieces from her highly anticipated second CD, ‘Soliloquies’. She pairs well-known composers with newer voices, including a new commission…
Choral Classics: O for the Wings of a Dove
A beautiful 30 minute sequence of words and music, exploring much-loved choral works in the beautiful surroundings of St Martin-in-the-Fields. Introduced by Sophie Timms Performed by St Martin’s Voices Directed & Accompanied by Polina Sosnina Choral Classics is FREE to attend and…
Great Sacred Music: A Sequence for Holy Week
Marking Maundy Thursday with choral music including The Passion According to St Mark by John Sanders and God so loved the world by John Stainer. Led by Revd Dr Isabelle Hamley Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices Accompanied by Polina…
Great Sacred Music: Prayer of John Donne
Exploring the life and writings of metaphysical poet John Donne, featuring James MacMillan’s setting of the prayer Bring us, O Lord God. Led by Revd Dr Isabelle Hamley Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices Accompanied by Polina Sosnina A sequence…
Great Sacred Music: Like a Mighty Stream
Marking World Water Day with music on the theme of rivers and streams, including works by Giovanni Palestrina, James Whitbourn and Moses Hogan. Led & Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices Accompanied by Polina Sosnina A sequence to speak…
