In this lecture, Professor Gareth Stedman Jones looks at the last decade and a half of Marx’s life, a period in which he effectively gave up further work on Capital and read up instead on the village community and the early history of man. He was interested in particular in the new work on pre-history which developed from the 1860s onwards connecting this with a notion of primitive communism and an epoch in history before patriarchy and political hierarchy.
Professor Gareth Stedman Jones is Director of the Centre for History and Economics, Cambridge, and a Fellow of King’s College, Cambridge University since 1974. He was Professor of Political Science, History Faculty, Cambridge University from 1997 and in 2010 became Professor of the History of Ideas at Queen Mary, University of London. His publications include An End to Poverty? (2004), a long introduction to Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, The Communist Manifesto (2002), and The Cambridge History of Nineteenth-Century Political Thought, co-edited with Gregory Claeys, 2011.
He is currently working on an intellectual biography of Marx commissioned by Penguin and a more general work on political thought between the French Revolution and the Revolutions of 1848.
Doors open at 7pm and wine and nibbles will be served. The talk starts promptly at 7.30pm and will last about an hour.
Tickets are non-refundable but, as a courtesy to others, please let us know if you cannot attend.
The Highgate Village Christmas Festival – a magical wonderland with giant snow globe containing dancers, main stage hosted by Alex Zane and mystery celebrity to switch on lights at 4pm.
In Pond Square Santa will bring some of his reindeer and elves to his grotto, and a magical fairy will be granting wishes. There will even be a dancing Christmas tree!
Also appearing Cinderella’s Carriage from BBC Strictly Come Dancing Christmas spectacular 2012 pulled by two beautiful white horses.
Mulled wine, hog roast, mince pies and hot chocolate. Don’t miss it!
Come and take part in the first ‘Lark in the Park’. Join Chris Waterlow, the Mayor of Camden and the Friends of Waterlow Park for a fun-filled afternoon with a variety of stalls and activities. A date for your diary.
Near the tennis courts.
A lively show full of fun, feathers, laughter and excitement and features original music and lots of audience participation!
The friendly bus driver leaves us with one simple instruction: “Don’t let the pigeon drive the bus!” However, the Pigeon is very clever and whines, bribes, pleads and even sings a song to get his own way… BUT WILL YOU LET HIM DRIVE?
Recommended for ages 3 and above.
15 Feb 2015 (Sun) 12pm & 3pm
We’re thrilled to welcome back The Insect Circus for another half-term family extravaganza. With their marvellous menagerie of creepy crawlies, this talented troupe will perform death-defying feats of bravery for your amusement.
As well as some old favourites, including The Mighty Mites, aerial ants and high-flying fleas, there will be some brand new additions; maggot juggling and manipulation to name just a couple.
The Insect Circus is an immensely popular family production that has been wowing audiences at Jacksons Lane for several years. Spectacular, eccentric and a lot of fun, this isn’t one to be missed.
You can get a ‘Family & Friends Ticket’ to this production for £50 (5 people max 2 adults) so bring your friends and share the discount!
17 – 22 Feb 2015, show 12pm & 3.30pm
We’re thrilled to welcome back The Insect Circus for another half-term family extravaganza. With their marvellous menagerie of creepy crawlies, this talented troupe will perform death-defying feats of bravery for your amusement.
As well as some old favourites, including The Mighty Mites, aerial ants and high-flying fleas, there will be some brand new additions; maggot juggling and manipulation to name just a couple.
The Insect Circus is an immensely popular family production that has been wowing audiences at Jacksons Lane for several years. Spectacular, eccentric and a lot of fun, this isn’t one to be missed.
You can get a ‘Family & Friends Ticket’ to this production for £50 (5 people max 2 adults) so bring your friends and share the discount!
17 – 22 Feb 2015, show 12pm & 3.30pm
We’re thrilled to welcome back The Insect Circus for another half-term family extravaganza. With their marvellous menagerie of creepy crawlies, this talented troupe will perform death-defying feats of bravery for your amusement.
As well as some old favourites, including The Mighty Mites, aerial ants and high-flying fleas, there will be some brand new additions; maggot juggling and manipulation to name just a couple.
The Insect Circus is an immensely popular family production that has been wowing audiences at Jacksons Lane for several years. Spectacular, eccentric and a lot of fun, this isn’t one to be missed.
You can get a ‘Family & Friends Ticket’ to this production for £50 (5 people max 2 adults) so bring your friends and share the discount!
17 – 22 Feb 2015, show 12pm & 3.30pm
We’re thrilled to welcome back The Insect Circus for another half-term family extravaganza. With their marvellous menagerie of creepy crawlies, this talented troupe will perform death-defying feats of bravery for your amusement.
As well as some old favourites, including The Mighty Mites, aerial ants and high-flying fleas, there will be some brand new additions; maggot juggling and manipulation to name just a couple.
The Insect Circus is an immensely popular family production that has been wowing audiences at Jacksons Lane for several years. Spectacular, eccentric and a lot of fun, this isn’t one to be missed.
You can get a ‘Family & Friends Ticket’ to this production for £50 (5 people max 2 adults) so bring your friends and share the discount!
17 – 22 Feb 2015, show 12pm & 3.30pm
We’re thrilled to welcome back The Insect Circus for another half-term family extravaganza. With their marvellous menagerie of creepy crawlies, this talented troupe will perform death-defying feats of bravery for your amusement.
As well as some old favourites, including The Mighty Mites, aerial ants and high-flying fleas, there will be some brand new additions; maggot juggling and manipulation to name just a couple.
The Insect Circus is an immensely popular family production that has been wowing audiences at Jacksons Lane for several years. Spectacular, eccentric and a lot of fun, this isn’t one to be missed.
You can get a ‘Family & Friends Ticket’ to this production for £50 (5 people max 2 adults) so bring your friends and share the discount!
17 – 22 Feb 2015, show 12pm & 3.30pm
We’re thrilled to welcome back The Insect Circus for another half-term family extravaganza. With their marvellous menagerie of creepy crawlies, this talented troupe will perform death-defying feats of bravery for your amusement.
As well as some old favourites, including The Mighty Mites, aerial ants and high-flying fleas, there will be some brand new additions; maggot juggling and manipulation to name just a couple.
The Insect Circus is an immensely popular family production that has been wowing audiences at Jacksons Lane for several years. Spectacular, eccentric and a lot of fun, this isn’t one to be missed.
You can get a ‘Family & Friends Ticket’ to this production for £50 (5 people max 2 adults) so bring your friends and share the discount!
17 – 22 Feb 2015, show 12pm & 3.30pm
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.
World class chamber music in the heart of North London! With the theme ‘Ode to Joy!’ this year’s festival focuses on the positive sides of human nature including Humour, Love, Gifts,Youthful energy and Celebrations. This concert includes works by Clara Schumann, Janáček and Dvořák’s wonderful Piano Quintet No.2 in A major, Op.81.
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!
Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!
We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.
A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?
Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.
Age 2-7
“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out
“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage
“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post
Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!
We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.
A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?
Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.
Age 2-7
“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out
“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage
“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post
Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!
We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.
A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?
Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.
Age 2-7
“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out
“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage
“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post
Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!
We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.
A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?
Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.
Age 2-7
“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out
“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage
“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post
Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!
We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.
A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?
Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.
Age 2-7
“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out
“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage
“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post
Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!
We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.
A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?
Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.
Age 2-7
“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out
“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage
“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post
Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!
We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.
A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?
Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.
Age 2-7
“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out
“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage
“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post
Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!
We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.
A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?
Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.
Age 2-7
“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out
“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage
“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post
Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!
We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.
A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?
Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.
Age 2-7
“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out
“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage
“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post
Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!
We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.
A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?
Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.
Age 2-7
“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out
“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage
“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post
Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!
We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.
A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?
Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.
Age 2-7
“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out
“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage
“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post
Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!
We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.
A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?
Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.
Age 2-7
“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out
“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage
“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post
Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!
We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.
A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?
Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.
Age 2-7
“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out
“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage
“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post
Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!
We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.
A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?
Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.
Age 2-7
“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out
“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage
“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post
Shows at 10am; 12.00 or 13.30 and 15.00 Most days!
We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.
A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?
Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.
Age 2-7
“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” ★★★★ Time Out
“A must-see family show…oozes melodious charm” The Stage
“An imaginative and highly entertaining puppet show for young and old alike.” Huffington Post
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas at a festive Baby Broadway concert this December!
Baby Broadway brings the sound of West End musicals to your doorstep. The whole family can sing and dance along to seasonal showtunes from hit musicals and well-known songs from Christmas films, all performed by our West End singers.
Enjoy well-known numbers from The Polar Express, The Sound of Music, Elf, White Christmas, The Snowman, Frozen and many more. Festive fancy dress is encouraged!
Open to all ages from newborns to school age to grandparents, tickets are £10 per adult and children go FREE (up to 3 per paying adult, children do not require a ticket unless stated by the venue when booking). Concert lasts approximately 45 minutes, doors open 15 minutes before start time.
Visit the Baby Broadway website for more information
Join the Godwine Choir for stunning a cappella works to celebrate International Women’s Day. Featuring music and poetry by female writers across seven centuries, this programme is guaranteed to uplift and inspire at the start of Spring. St. Michael’s Church is a magnificent venue, conveniently located just a few minutes walk from Archway or Highgate Northern line stations.
2018 marks the centenary of the birth of composer, conductor, author, music lecturer and pianist Leonard Bernstein, whose most famous scores include West Side Story, On the Town, Candide and On the Waterfront.
Commissioned from Bernstein by the Dean of Chichester Cathedral for the 1965 Southern Cathedrals Festival, the Chichester Psalms received its UK premiere on 31st July 1965 and has gone on to become a highly popular staple of choral societies to this day. Consisting of three short movements, the Chichester Psalms is sung in Hebrew.
Our programme of 20th- and 21st-century compositions is completed with choral works by Janacek, Morten Lauridsen and Vaughan Williams.
A festive selection of carols and music to get you in the mood for Christmas. The award winning Highgate Choral Society Choir will be joined by New London Children’s Choir and New London Performing Arts Centre.
Edward Batting on the organ and Alexander Wells will be accompanying on the piano all conducted by the illustrious Ronald Corp OBE.
Meera Maharaj (flute) and Dominic Degavino (piano) present a recital of music by Vitali, Karg-Elert, Scott and Jongen as part of St Michael’s Saturdays at Six concert series. Refreshments are available. Entry by donation.
Paul Dean (Director of Music, St Michael’s, Highgate) presents an organ recital of music by J. S. Bach as part of St Michael’s Saturdays at Six concert series. Refreshments are available. Entry by donation.
Children’s book fair, with added Bear Hunt, on Saturday 23 March, 10-1. Celebrating 30 Years of Michael Rosen’s & Helen Oxenbury’s We’re going on a Bear Hunt with our own Bear Hunts at 10.15, 10.45, 11.15, 11.45, 12.15. For more information or to book now for a Bear Hunt tel 020 8340 3343 or email librarian@hlsi.net
ADMISSION FREE BUT BOOKING ESSENTIAL FOR BEAR HUNT
Ideal for 3-6 year olds
Also: children’s activities, refreshments, face-painting, second-hand books & Muswell Hill Children’s Bookshop
Baby Broadway is back! Head down to Highgate United Reformed Church for a welcome return to in-person concerts this summer at a perfect post-nap, pre-dinner time.
The whole family can sing and dance along to songs from hit musicals and films plus bubbles, puppets and dance moves in an interactive family concert performed by West End singers.
TICKET INFORMATION
All tickets must be booked online in advance. We are currently unable to offer tickets on the door
Adults – £12.75
Children – free (up to 3 children per paying adult)
If you are unable to attend as you are unwell or have to islolate, tickets are refundable (minus the booking fee) or you can use them to come to a future performance. Unfortunately you can’t give them to a friend to use in your absence.
AGE RECOMMENDATION
Open to all ages but we recommend for ages 0 – 7. Good fun for parents/carers and grandparents too! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
COVID INFORMATION
Please see our website for full information
VENUE & TRANSPORT
There is baby changing at this venue and space to park buggies inside the building (we always appreciate it if you can bring a sling to save space!). Please note there are steps up to the entrance of the church, but we will be on hand to help with buggies! There is disabled access via a wheelchair lift, please let us know if you require use of this.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer refreshments at this venue but there are plenty of cafes nearby.
Highgate station is a 15 minute walk away. Archway station is a 20 minute walk or a short ride on the 143 /210 /271 bus.
On street parking is limited in the area, please check local restrictions.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Doors open 15-20 minutes before start time and we can admit latecomers. Concert lasts approximately 45 minutes. Seating is unreserved.
We welcome adults and children with additional needs. Please contact us for more information.
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.
Take a step back in time at Lauderdale House’s annual Heritage Weekend. On Sunday 25 February we’re hosting a special Heritage Family Fun Day for children and families to explore the history of the house and the area.
Drop in for all kinds of fun and free activities between 11am and 4pm – activities are free and you don’t need to book in advance!
Discover the stories of the Victorian children who lived in the house on our interactive touchscreens.
Explore the House with our family trail (there will be a chocolate prize for the first 50 children to complete it!).
From 11.30am to 3.30pm, a craft session making Tudor ruffs and masks for a masquerade ball!
No unaccompanied children – bring your parent and carer so they can join in too!