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Sep
3
Sat
Heritage Plant Fair @ Highgate School
Sep 3 @ 10:30 am – 3:30 pm

Plant heritage, Plant Fair, to be held at Highgate School North Rd, London N6 4AY on September 3rd, 10.30am to 3.30pm. Plants Shrubs and Spring Bulbs for Autumn planting. Entrance fee £2-50 for non-members. Members and children free. Contact daisydogone@aol.com

Mar
9
Sat
Highgate Choral Society Spring Concert @ All Hallows' Church
Mar 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

hcs_JGM_A5_2pp March final

Janacek’s Glagolitic Mass, so-named as it uses a ninth century text written in Old Church Slavonic, is also known as the Slavonic Mass. Rather than a traditional sacred piece, Janacek is thought to have conceived his mass as a celebration of Slavic culture and the pan-Slavic movement that he supported.

The Glagolitic Mass was first performed in Brno, Czechoslovakia, in April 1926. It is a highly original work for choir, organ and orchestra that expresses dramatic energy and tenderness in equal measure, and is recognised today as one of most significant contributions to choral music in the twentieth century.

Poulenc’s Gloria is a joyful rendering of the Gloria text from the Catholic Mass, and one of Poulenc’s most celebrated works. Scored for soprano, choir and large orchestra, it was composed in 1959 and first performed in 1961 in Boston to critical acclaim. Poulenc was known for composing music of sharp contrasts and his Gloria, which is jocund as well as solemn, is no exception.


Always Moving On is a brand new work for choir and orchestra, written by newcomer Christopher Ashley. An eight-minute orchestral march of aspiration and healing, it provides a modern twist to the familiar and popular format pioneered by Elgar and Walton in the early 20th century. The piece gives expression to the timeless virtues of hope, joy, patience and tolerance, offering respite from uncertainty and gloom.

 

Dec
18
Fri
Nuestra Señora de Esperanza de Macarena – Sacred Recital @ St Augustine Church
Dec 18 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Nuestra Señora de Esperanza de Macarena

Our Lady of Hope of Macarena

 

In such difficult times, it seems appropriate to come together in the name of Our Lady of Hope.
Her feast day is an annual celebration in Spain, taking place on December 18th.
Join us at St Augustine’s Highgate for the first ever observance of this feast outside of Spain.

Jonathan Byrd is known to many churches across London and beyond for his ‘devotional guitar’ style, drawing heavily on flamenco ‘the sacred music of Andalusia’, uniquely fused with the delicate architecture of classical composition.

This will be punctuated with readings and prayers from Rev Tim Miller of All Saints Highgate, recently appointed Priest in charge of St Augustine’s.

Admission is free and there will be a place for donations, should you wish.

Please be seated by 1:30pm. This sacred recital is expected to last no more than an hour.