Beethoven’s Sonata in E major Op.109 Nocturnes Op. 15 N.1 and Op.27 N.1
Chopin’s Scherzo Op.39 N.3
and a selection from Albeniz’s The Iberia Suite
St. Michael’s welcomes Alexander in a break from his busy schedule as an internationally renowned soloist and chamber musician, to bring us this special event as part of our Stewardship Campaign.
About Alexander-
Appreciated for the sensitivity and integrity of his interpretations,
Alexander Boyd enjoys a busy career as both soloist and chamber
Born in 1972 he made his Concerto debut in 1983 with the BBC Scottish
Symphony Orchestra, and since his London Wigmore Hall debut in 2001
he has frequently performed at the UK and Australia’s leading recital
halls, as well as giving concerts and appearing in international music
festivals in the US, Canada and throughout Europe.
Recordings include works by Chopin, Debussy and Schumann for the
Abbas and Chartreuse record labels and more recently a recording of
the Iberia Suite by Albeniz for Claudio Records and Naxos, due to be
released in late 2015. He has also broadcast on numerous occasions for
ABC and BBC Radio amongst others.
2015/16 includes recital engagements in the UK, Australia and the USA
as well as performances with cellist and brother Nathaniel Boyd, cellist
Richard Jenkinson, and the Navarra String Quartet.
Alexander is also passionate about teaching and is on the staff at the
Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is a visiting lecturer at the
University of Birmingham.
Sunday 2 October, 6.30pm
Supper concert in a central Highgate home by concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, in aid of the Friends of the Harington Scheme, details and tickets (£45 to include a light supper and wine) from Leila Hodge on 020 8348 3775 or leila@sloth.demon.co.uk. or Rosalind Laurie on 020 8883 0615
Warren Mailley- Smith will perform a selection of Chopin favourites from his recent highly acclaimed series at St John Smith Sq.
Bring your mouse along to meet Maisy Mouse, lovable creation of children’s book writer and illustrator Lucy Cousins, at this year’s Children’s Book Fair at HLSI.
We’ll have secondhand books and home-made cakes and biscuits for sale, children’s activities, face-painting, and competitions. Muswell Hill Children’s Bookshop will be here selling Lucy Cousins’ books.
Supper Concert in aid of Harington Scheme. Venue will be a Highgate private home. Times TBA. Please contact Rosalind Laurie or leila@sloth.demon.co.uk for details of venue, times and how to book. Pianist will be Warren Malley -Smith.
Come and join us for a fun evening of raising money for All Saints Church !
3B Church Rd, Highgate, London N6 4QH
Handmade in Highgate the Summer Fair 2020 will take place on 25 – 27 September. Come and find some of the UK’s most talented designer/makers at the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, entrance is FREE and everyone is welcome.
Times:
Friday 25 September: 5pm – 8pm
Saturday 26 September: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 27 September: 11am – 5pm
Handmade in Highgate the Summer Fair 2020 will take place on 25 – 27 September. Come and find some of the UK’s most talented designer/makers at the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, entrance is FREE and everyone is welcome.
Times:
Friday 25 September: 5pm – 8pm
Saturday 26 September: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 27 September: 11am – 5pm
Handmade in Highgate the Summer Fair 2020 will take place on 25 – 27 September. Come and find some of the UK’s most talented designer/makers at the Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, entrance is FREE and everyone is welcome.
Times:
Friday 25 September: 5pm – 8pm
Saturday 26 September: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 27 September: 11am – 5pm
Baby Gospel is an uplifting family concert of soul, Motown and gospel music, featuring the astonishing vocal talents of London’s CK Gospel Choir.
The whole family can enjoy singing and clapping along to hits by Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Adele, Jackie Wilson, Pharrell and more – as well as some traditional Gospel songs and nursery rhymes. Concerts are baby-friendly and open to all ages from newborns to school age to grandparents.
CK Gospel Choir are a versatile professional group from London who are united by their love of gospel music and have provided backing for artists such as Beverley Knight, Peter Andre and Alfie Boe.
“The most uplifting and relaxing activity we have ever done together as a family” Curious Life of a Mummy
Suitable for newborns and up
Baby Gospel is an uplifting family concert of soul, Motown and gospel music, featuring the astonishing vocal talents of London’s CK Gospel Choir.
The whole family can enjoy singing and clapping along to hits by Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Adele, Jackie Wilson, Pharrell and more – as well as some traditional Gospel songs and nursery rhymes. Concerts are baby-friendly and open to all ages from newborns to school age to grandparents.
CK Gospel Choir are a versatile professional group from London who are united by their love of gospel music and have provided backing for artists such as Beverley Knight, Peter Andre and Alfie Boe.
“The most uplifting and relaxing activity we have ever done together as a family” Curious Life of a Mummy
Suitable for newborns and up