Hello,
I’m Mariann, I teach Pilates classes at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate on a regular basis.
Wednesdays:
10.15 am-11.15am & 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays:
8pm-9pm
The classes are Mixed Level Small Group Classes (max 10 participants), feel free to join whether you’re completely new to pilates or have years of experience, the classes are fun, relaxing and refreshing for Everyone! I put emphasise on Breathing and Stretching, with lots of work on your Core, so you feel relaxed though very strong after classes.
Practising pilates is also a great way to recover from injuries, to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and to gain back your strength after giving birth.
Prices:
1st class: £5
£10: Drop in
£35: 4 Classes in a Block
To book your class contact me through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonPilates
Email: benkomarianne@gmail.com
Phone: 07585925235
Hello,
I’m Mariann, I teach Pilates classes at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate on a regular basis.
Wednesdays:
10.15 am-11.15am & 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays:
8pm-9pm
The classes are Mixed Level Small Group Classes (max 10 participants), feel free to join whether you’re completely new to pilates or have years of experience, the classes are fun, relaxing and refreshing for Everyone! I put emphasise on Breathing and Stretching, with lots of work on your Core, so you feel relaxed though very strong after classes.
Practising pilates is also a great way to recover from injuries, to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and to gain back your strength after giving birth.
Prices:
1st class: £5
£10: Drop in
£35: 4 Classes in a Block
To book your class contact me through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonPilates
Email: benkomarianne@gmail.com
Phone: 07585925235
Hello,
I’m Mariann, I teach Pilates classes at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate on a regular basis.
Wednesdays:
10.15 am-11.15am & 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays:
8pm-9pm
The classes are Mixed Level Small Group Classes (max 10 participants), feel free to join whether you’re completely new to pilates or have years of experience, the classes are fun, relaxing and refreshing for Everyone! I put emphasise on Breathing and Stretching, with lots of work on your Core, so you feel relaxed though very strong after classes.
Practising pilates is also a great way to recover from injuries, to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and to gain back your strength after giving birth.
Prices:
1st class: £5
£10: Drop in
£35: 4 Classes in a Block
To book your class contact me through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonPilates
Email: benkomarianne@gmail.com
Phone: 07585925235
Hello,
I’m Mariann, I teach Pilates classes at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate on a regular basis.
Wednesdays:
10.15 am-11.15am & 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays:
8pm-9pm
The classes are Mixed Level Small Group Classes (max 10 participants), feel free to join whether you’re completely new to pilates or have years of experience, the classes are fun, relaxing and refreshing for Everyone! I put emphasise on Breathing and Stretching, with lots of work on your Core, so you feel relaxed though very strong after classes.
Practising pilates is also a great way to recover from injuries, to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and to gain back your strength after giving birth.
Prices:
1st class: £5
£10: Drop in
£35: 4 Classes in a Block
To book your class contact me through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonPilates
Email: benkomarianne@gmail.com
Phone: 07585925235
Hello,
I’m Mariann, I teach Pilates classes at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate on a regular basis.
Wednesdays:
10.15 am-11.15am & 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays:
8pm-9pm
The classes are Mixed Level Small Group Classes (max 10 participants), feel free to join whether you’re completely new to pilates or have years of experience, the classes are fun, relaxing and refreshing for Everyone! I put emphasise on Breathing and Stretching, with lots of work on your Core, so you feel relaxed though very strong after classes.
Practising pilates is also a great way to recover from injuries, to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and to gain back your strength after giving birth.
Prices:
1st class: £5
£10: Drop in
£35: 4 Classes in a Block
To book your class contact me through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonPilates
Email: benkomarianne@gmail.com
Phone: 07585925235
Hello,
I’m Mariann, I teach Pilates classes at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate on a regular basis.
Wednesdays:
10.15 am-11.15am & 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays:
8pm-9pm
The classes are Mixed Level Small Group Classes (max 10 participants), feel free to join whether you’re completely new to pilates or have years of experience, the classes are fun, relaxing and refreshing for Everyone! I put emphasise on Breathing and Stretching, with lots of work on your Core, so you feel relaxed though very strong after classes.
Practising pilates is also a great way to recover from injuries, to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and to gain back your strength after giving birth.
Prices:
1st class: £5
£10: Drop in
£35: 4 Classes in a Block
To book your class contact me through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonPilates
Email: benkomarianne@gmail.com
Phone: 07585925235
Hello,
I’m Mariann, I teach Pilates classes at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate on a regular basis.
Wednesdays:
10.15 am-11.15am & 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays:
8pm-9pm
The classes are Mixed Level Small Group Classes (max 10 participants), feel free to join whether you’re completely new to pilates or have years of experience, the classes are fun, relaxing and refreshing for Everyone! I put emphasise on Breathing and Stretching, with lots of work on your Core, so you feel relaxed though very strong after classes.
Practising pilates is also a great way to recover from injuries, to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and to gain back your strength after giving birth.
Prices:
1st class: £5
£10: Drop in
£35: 4 Classes in a Block
To book your class contact me through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonPilates
Email: benkomarianne@gmail.com
Phone: 07585925235
Arguably the greatest of all Bach’s settings of the Passion, the St Matthew Passion was described by Sir Hubert Parry as “the richest and noblest example of sacred music in existence.”
Matthew Buswell – Christus
Rupert Charlesworth – Evangelist
Soraya Mafi – soprano
Magid El-Bushra – countertenor
Adrian Ward – tenor
Sam Evans – baritone
New London Orchestra
Ronald Corp – conductor
This performance uses the edition in English by the tenor Neil Jenkins and tells the story of Christ’s betrayal, trial and crucifixion.
Tickets are now available to book online at http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/highgatechoral
Please note the early start time and bring a picnic for the 45-minute interval. Wine and water will be on sale.
Bach : St Matthew Passion
Hello,
I’m Mariann, I teach Pilates classes at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate on a regular basis.
Wednesdays:
10.15 am-11.15am & 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays:
8pm-9pm
The classes are Mixed Level Small Group Classes (max 10 participants), feel free to join whether you’re completely new to pilates or have years of experience, the classes are fun, relaxing and refreshing for Everyone! I put emphasise on Breathing and Stretching, with lots of work on your Core, so you feel relaxed though very strong after classes.
Practising pilates is also a great way to recover from injuries, to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and to gain back your strength after giving birth.
Prices:
1st class: £5
£10: Drop in
£35: 4 Classes in a Block
To book your class contact me through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonPilates
Email: benkomarianne@gmail.com
Phone: 07585925235
Concert pianist Julia Wallin, Royal Academy of Music graduate and competition prize winner, invites you to an evening of piano music ranging from playful Debussy to profound and moving Rachmaninoff.
Programme:
Debussy: Suite Bergamasque
Haydn: Sonata in E flat Major Hob. 49
Rachmaninoff: Etude-tableaux, selection
Messiaen: Premiere Communion de la Vierge
Rachmaninoff: Moments Musicaux op.16
Doors open: 6.45pm, Concert starts: 7.15pm, 20 minute interval: 8.00pm, Concert ends: 9.00pm
Bar serving wine, beer, soft drinks and water will be available during interval and after concert
Venue is located in the Lower Gallery of the historic and beautiful Lauderdale House originally build in 1582. Lauderdale House is behind the gates to Waterlow Park on Highgate Hill.
Hello,
I’m Mariann, I teach Pilates classes at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate on a regular basis.
Wednesdays:
10.15 am-11.15am & 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays:
8pm-9pm
The classes are Mixed Level Small Group Classes (max 10 participants), feel free to join whether you’re completely new to pilates or have years of experience, the classes are fun, relaxing and refreshing for Everyone! I put emphasise on Breathing and Stretching, with lots of work on your Core, so you feel relaxed though very strong after classes.
Practising pilates is also a great way to recover from injuries, to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and to gain back your strength after giving birth.
Prices:
1st class: £5
£10: Drop in
£35: 4 Classes in a Block
To book your class contact me through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonPilates
Email: benkomarianne@gmail.com
Phone: 07585925235
Hello,
I’m Mariann, I teach Pilates classes at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate on a regular basis.
Wednesdays:
10.15 am-11.15am & 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays:
8pm-9pm
The classes are Mixed Level Small Group Classes (max 10 participants), feel free to join whether you’re completely new to pilates or have years of experience, the classes are fun, relaxing and refreshing for Everyone! I put emphasise on Breathing and Stretching, with lots of work on your Core, so you feel relaxed though very strong after classes.
Practising pilates is also a great way to recover from injuries, to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and to gain back your strength after giving birth.
Prices:
1st class: £5
£10: Drop in
£35: 4 Classes in a Block
To book your class contact me through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonPilates
Email: benkomarianne@gmail.com
Phone: 07585925235
Music By: Mozart,Tippet, Parry, Allegri and Bullock.
Featuring singers from: Genesis 16, the National Youth Chamber Choir, Durham University Chamber Choir, St Endellion Festival Chorus, Royal Northern College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music.
This concert is in support of an Operation Wallace Research Trip.
Supporting conservation research projects through Academic Partnership.
Hello,
I’m Mariann, I teach Pilates classes at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate on a regular basis.
Wednesdays:
10.15 am-11.15am & 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays:
8pm-9pm
The classes are Mixed Level Small Group Classes (max 10 participants), feel free to join whether you’re completely new to pilates or have years of experience, the classes are fun, relaxing and refreshing for Everyone! I put emphasise on Breathing and Stretching, with lots of work on your Core, so you feel relaxed though very strong after classes.
Practising pilates is also a great way to recover from injuries, to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and to gain back your strength after giving birth.
Prices:
1st class: £5
£10: Drop in
£35: 4 Classes in a Block
To book your class contact me through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonPilates
Email: benkomarianne@gmail.com
Phone: 07585925235
Hello,
I’m Mariann, I teach Pilates classes at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate on a regular basis.
Wednesdays:
10.15 am-11.15am & 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays:
8pm-9pm
The classes are Mixed Level Small Group Classes (max 10 participants), feel free to join whether you’re completely new to pilates or have years of experience, the classes are fun, relaxing and refreshing for Everyone! I put emphasise on Breathing and Stretching, with lots of work on your Core, so you feel relaxed though very strong after classes.
Practising pilates is also a great way to recover from injuries, to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and to gain back your strength after giving birth.
Prices:
1st class: £5
£10: Drop in
£35: 4 Classes in a Block
To book your class contact me through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonPilates
Email: benkomarianne@gmail.com
Phone: 07585925235
Hello,
I’m Mariann, I teach Pilates classes at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate on a regular basis.
Wednesdays:
10.15 am-11.15am & 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays:
8pm-9pm
The classes are Mixed Level Small Group Classes (max 10 participants), feel free to join whether you’re completely new to pilates or have years of experience, the classes are fun, relaxing and refreshing for Everyone! I put emphasise on Breathing and Stretching, with lots of work on your Core, so you feel relaxed though very strong after classes.
Practising pilates is also a great way to recover from injuries, to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and to gain back your strength after giving birth.
Prices:
1st class: £5
£10: Drop in
£35: 4 Classes in a Block
To book your class contact me through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonPilates
Email: benkomarianne@gmail.com
Phone: 07585925235
Hello,
I’m Mariann, I teach Pilates classes at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate on a regular basis.
Wednesdays:
10.15 am-11.15am & 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays:
8pm-9pm
The classes are Mixed Level Small Group Classes (max 10 participants), feel free to join whether you’re completely new to pilates or have years of experience, the classes are fun, relaxing and refreshing for Everyone! I put emphasise on Breathing and Stretching, with lots of work on your Core, so you feel relaxed though very strong after classes.
Practising pilates is also a great way to recover from injuries, to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and to gain back your strength after giving birth.
Prices:
1st class: £5
£10: Drop in
£35: 4 Classes in a Block
To book your class contact me through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonPilates
Email: benkomarianne@gmail.com
Phone: 07585925235
Hello,
I’m Mariann, I teach Pilates classes at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate on a regular basis.
Wednesdays:
10.15 am-11.15am & 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays:
8pm-9pm
The classes are Mixed Level Small Group Classes (max 10 participants), feel free to join whether you’re completely new to pilates or have years of experience, the classes are fun, relaxing and refreshing for Everyone! I put emphasise on Breathing and Stretching, with lots of work on your Core, so you feel relaxed though very strong after classes.
Practising pilates is also a great way to recover from injuries, to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and to gain back your strength after giving birth.
Prices:
1st class: £5
£10: Drop in
£35: 4 Classes in a Block
To book your class contact me through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonPilates
Email: benkomarianne@gmail.com
Phone: 07585925235
Hello,
I’m Mariann, I teach Pilates classes at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate on a regular basis.
Wednesdays:
10.15 am-11.15am & 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays:
8pm-9pm
The classes are Mixed Level Small Group Classes (max 10 participants), feel free to join whether you’re completely new to pilates or have years of experience, the classes are fun, relaxing and refreshing for Everyone! I put emphasise on Breathing and Stretching, with lots of work on your Core, so you feel relaxed though very strong after classes.
Practising pilates is also a great way to recover from injuries, to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and to gain back your strength after giving birth.
Prices:
1st class: £5
£10: Drop in
£35: 4 Classes in a Block
To book your class contact me through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonPilates
Email: benkomarianne@gmail.com
Phone: 07585925235
Pietro Gatto will play a varied programme of Bach, Beethoven, Scriabin, Schumann and Chopin. He has been living in Highgate while studying in London and preparing for the Leeds piano competition which he will participate in later this year. Proceeds from the concert will go to support the Friends of Waterlow Park and Lauderdale House.
Hello,
I’m Mariann, I teach Pilates classes at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate on a regular basis.
Wednesdays:
10.15 am-11.15am & 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays:
8pm-9pm
The classes are Mixed Level Small Group Classes (max 10 participants), feel free to join whether you’re completely new to pilates or have years of experience, the classes are fun, relaxing and refreshing for Everyone! I put emphasise on Breathing and Stretching, with lots of work on your Core, so you feel relaxed though very strong after classes.
Practising pilates is also a great way to recover from injuries, to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and to gain back your strength after giving birth.
Prices:
1st class: £5
£10: Drop in
£35: 4 Classes in a Block
To book your class contact me through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonPilates
Email: benkomarianne@gmail.com
Phone: 07585925235
Hello,
I’m Mariann, I teach Pilates classes at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate on a regular basis.
Wednesdays:
10.15 am-11.15am & 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays:
8pm-9pm
The classes are Mixed Level Small Group Classes (max 10 participants), feel free to join whether you’re completely new to pilates or have years of experience, the classes are fun, relaxing and refreshing for Everyone! I put emphasise on Breathing and Stretching, with lots of work on your Core, so you feel relaxed though very strong after classes.
Practising pilates is also a great way to recover from injuries, to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and to gain back your strength after giving birth.
Prices:
1st class: £5
£10: Drop in
£35: 4 Classes in a Block
To book your class contact me through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonPilates
Email: benkomarianne@gmail.com
Phone: 07585925235
Hello,
I’m Mariann, I teach Pilates classes at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate on a regular basis.
Wednesdays:
10.15 am-11.15am & 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays:
8pm-9pm
The classes are Mixed Level Small Group Classes (max 10 participants), feel free to join whether you’re completely new to pilates or have years of experience, the classes are fun, relaxing and refreshing for Everyone! I put emphasise on Breathing and Stretching, with lots of work on your Core, so you feel relaxed though very strong after classes.
Practising pilates is also a great way to recover from injuries, to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and to gain back your strength after giving birth.
Prices:
1st class: £5
£10: Drop in
£35: 4 Classes in a Block
To book your class contact me through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonPilates
Email: benkomarianne@gmail.com
Phone: 07585925235
Hello,
I’m Mariann, I teach Pilates classes at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate on a regular basis.
Wednesdays:
10.15 am-11.15am & 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays:
8pm-9pm
The classes are Mixed Level Small Group Classes (max 10 participants), feel free to join whether you’re completely new to pilates or have years of experience, the classes are fun, relaxing and refreshing for Everyone! I put emphasise on Breathing and Stretching, with lots of work on your Core, so you feel relaxed though very strong after classes.
Practising pilates is also a great way to recover from injuries, to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and to gain back your strength after giving birth.
Prices:
1st class: £5
£10: Drop in
£35: 4 Classes in a Block
To book your class contact me through: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthLondonPilates
Email: benkomarianne@gmail.com
Phone: 07585925235
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.
A concert for a Summer’s Eve.
Proceeds to Waterlow Park and The Harington Scheme.
Tickets can be purchased at Brooksby Newsagent in Highgate Village or via tickettailor on: http://www.waterlowpark.org.uk (online booking fees apply).
Martin Barlett (BBC Young Musician 2014) Piano concert for Highgate Society’s 50th Anniversary
Open to All
Highgate Choral Society’s carol concert is always an event, with plenty of audience participation! Everyone is welcome, especially young children who enjoy this magical time.
Highgate Choral Society‘s annual Christmas concert invites the whole community to join us, with the St Michael’s School junior choir and also the New London Children’s Choir and make merry. Carols and music will include some old favourites as well as some you may not know. It’s just the event to begin the run up to Christmas, so join us!
STEPHEN HOSE, PIANO Tue 21 Feb, 1.15pm | Free Stephen Hose trained at the Royal Academy of Music and enjoys an international career as a pianist, musical director and conductor. He’ll perform sonatas by Mozart and Liszt.
In another little step back to the ethos of the London Novello Ensemble – which is the presentation of great music outside the formal constraints of the concert hall – Murray and Gavin present the two opposites of late 19th century romanticism along with music by Delius, Vitali and Sarasate, and a selection of popular tangos including Piazzolla’s famous ‘Libertango’
Gavin Davies studied the violin with Marta Eitler and at the Royal College of Music with Jaroslav Vanecek and Natasha Boyarsky. He combines a freelance orchestral career with ensembles such as the London Philharmonic and BBC Concert orchestras with regular chamber music and solo performances.
Murray Hipkin is a fulltime member of the music staff at English National Opera, where he has conducted The Mikado, The Gondoliers, The Pirates of Penzance, Kismet, Carousel, Chess and Man of la Mancha. He is musical director of the Pink Singers and the North London Chorus and he recently finished filming Anyone Can Sing for ENO/Sky Arts in the role of music supervisor and accompanist.
Programme to include:
Brahms – Sonata No. 1 in G
Liszt – Romance
Delius – Sonata No. 3
Vitali – Chaconne
Sarasate – Zigeunerweisen
Tangos by Albeniz, Gade, and Piazzolla
Advanced booking is advised as we will be limiting capacity in order to ensure socially distanced seating is available for those who require it. In accordance with normal practice, we respectfully ask that you do a lateral flow test – available free from www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-lateral-flow-tests.com in the 48 hours prior to the concert – but please do get in touch for a full refund if you get a positive result!
This page is for the performance at Pond Square Chapel, Highgate on 9th December.
To buy tickets for the performance at St Paul’s Lorrimore Square, Kennington on 6th December, please click on this link: Brahms and Liszt in Kennington 6 December
Get into the Christmas spirit with an evening of sacred music, popular festive songs and traditional carols from acclaimed choir Voxcetera.
Enjoy beautiful choral works spanning 400 years, from anthems by Byrd and Praetorius to contemporary composers including John Rutter, Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen and Cecilia McDowall. And there’ll be dazzling arrangements of popular songs and carols such as Winter Wonderland, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas and Ding Dong Merrily on High.
It isn’t Christmas without a Christmas concert – so why not start the season in beautiful surroundings with joyous, tranquil and uplifting music.
Voxcetera chamber choir sings Gabriel Fauré’s much-loved, moving masterpiece, with soloists Ellie and Jamie Sperling, accompanied by violin, cello, harp and organ.
The concert will also feature Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Racine; a selection from Gustav Holst’s Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda, a collection of ancient Indian sacred texts; and Henry Balfour Gardiner’s dramatic Evening Hymn.
And you’ll hear beautiful music from contemporary composers: the hypnotic Northern Lights by Ola Gjeilo; and Paul Aryes’ sun-drenched love song Quanto sei bella.
Voxcetera is a north London-based chamber choir, directed by its founding conductor Jane Hopkins. Recent activity includes concerts at St Martin-in-the-fields, East Finchley Arts Festival, overseas tours and recording work.
Chamber choir Voxcetera returns to St. Michael’s, Highgate, for a thrilling concert featuring Camille Saint-Saëns’ Requiem and four pieces by one of the best-loved and most distinctive composers of the 20th century, Benjamin Britten.
Saint-Saëns’ compelling and accessibly beautiful 1878 Requiem moves from quiet simplicity to unearthly fortissimi to shake you to the core. Originally scored for a vast orchestra, this version arranged for harp, strings and organ maintains Saint-Saëns’ heightened expression and heartfelt sincerity, but with the intimacy of chamber music. The performance features soprano Angela Henckel who has performed with notable ensembles all over the world, and in UK venues including the Wigmore Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, St. Martin’s-in-the Fields and Symphony Hall, Birmingham, as well as on Radio 3.
Britten wrote in 1945, “One of my chief aims is to try to restore to the musical setting of the English Language a brilliance, freedom and vitality that have been curiously rare since the death of Purcell”. That vitality is abundant in his extraordinary cantata Rejoice in the Lamb, by turns as mad and as beautiful as the religious poems by Christopher Smart from which Britten took the text. Other short works on the menu are the joyful Jubilate Deo, the dramatic Missa Brevis in D, and Festival Te Deum which sets ethereal Gregorian chant against a progression of shifting organ chords.
A bar will be open before the concert and during the interval.
Benjamin Britten’s much-loved work for voices and harp is the centrepiece of this year’s Christmas concert, which will also feature atmospheric sacred music from across the centuries and popular secular Christmas songs. You’ll also have the opportunity to raise the roof by joining in with a couple of well-known carols!
With Voxcetera chamber choir, Olivia Jageurs (harp), Paul Ayres (organ and piano), conducted by Jane Hopkins.
BAR: open from 7pm selling wine and mince pies.
Tamas Szigyarto, London-based pianist and composer, presents selected works from two original piano cycles: There Will Be Rainbow and Cone Of Silence, recently released by Navona and Oclassica labels respectively.
The two works, written in neo-romantic style with a touch of impressionism, present a musical dyad. There Will Be Rainbow is bright and optimistic whereas Cone Of Silence reflects on the darker themes of solitude and melancholy. Both cycles accumulate material written over the past decade. Finally, there will be performance of piano poem Blue Hour written by Tamas and his creative partner, pianist and composer, Elena Oleynik.
Thursday, February 22nd
Doors 19:00
Performance 19:30
General £10 / Concession £8
Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park
Highgate Hill
London
N6 5HG
Voxcetera returns to the beautiful St Michael’s Church with two dazzling works for choir and strings, written nearly 300 years apart.
Vivaldi: Gloria
In a crowded field, little beats this for exuberant Baroque joy. Yet it is full of variety, from the slow and tender “Et in terra pax” to the effervescent “Domine, Fili unigenite”, the choir accompanied throughout by sprightly strings, oboe and trumpet.
Ola Gjeilo: Sunrise Mass
“Most of my favourite composers are film composers working in America today” says the New York-based Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo, and this thrilling mass pays tribute to the emotions, adrenaline and sense of wonder of film music. Scored for choir and strings and using traditional Latin texts, the 30-minute piece is strong on melody and rich in harmony, opening with gorgeous shimmering chords that emerge magically out of silence. It’s unmistakably modern, but it’s also in touch with early sacred music including Gregorian chant.
with:
Voxcetera chamber choir
Jane Hopkins, conductor
Ellie Sperling & Bethany Partridge, soloists
String orchestra, oboe, trumpet, organ
Voxcetera is a chamber choir celebrating sacred and secular music from medieval times to the present day under the direction of its founding conductor Jane Hopkins. The choir’s achievements include its popular Christmas concerts; performances with chamber ensembles of Fauré’s Requiem, Saint-Saëns’ Requiem and Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem, at St Michael’s Highgate; tours to Germany and Ireland; performances at St Martin-in-the-Fields, St. John Smith Square, St. Stephen Walbrook and East Finchley Arts Festival; appearances at the Science Museum, British Library and the Southbank Centre; and a variety of recording work.