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!
SOPHIA STARLING
STUDIO OBSTACLES
49a Gallery (pop up)
49 Highgate Highstreet
London N6 5JX
A solo exhibition of prints (amongst other studio obstacles), by London-based artist Sophia Starling. The body of work was created as part of a fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center, US in 2016. These prints are a response to her abstract painting practice and the physical shifting process and gestural language that is defined by the interaction of the physical elements from which a painting is made.
Opening 3rd February 6-9pm and the exhibition continues until the 12th February
Open SAT & SUN 11am – 5pm or by appointment.
Please email 49agallery@gmail.com (for appointments)
Sophia Starling, b. 1988, Norfolk, UK. Lives and works in London.
Graduated from Camberwell College of Art, London, in 2011.
Exhibitions include: Painting & Structure, Kennington Residency, London (2017). Summer Mix, Turps Banana Gallery, London (2016) Solo, Horatio Jr, London (2015), UK/RAINE, Saatchi Gallery, London (2015), Corporeality, Objects and Other Stuff, FOLD, London, (2014). Time to Hit the Road, Leila Heller Gallery, New York (2014). Jerwood Painting Fellowship Award Winner, Jerwood Visual Arts, London (2013).
sophiastarling.co.uk
SOPHIA STARLING
STUDIO OBSTACLES
49a Gallery (pop up)
49 Highgate Highstreet
London N6 5JX
A solo exhibition of prints (amongst other studio obstacles), by London-based artist Sophia Starling. The body of work was created as part of a fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center, US in 2016. These prints are a response to her abstract painting practice and the physical shifting process and gestural language that is defined by the interaction of the physical elements from which a painting is made.
Opening 3rd February 6-9pm and the exhibition continues until the 12th February
Open SAT & SUN 11am – 5pm or by appointment.
Please email 49agallery@gmail.com (for appointments)
Sophia Starling, b. 1988, Norfolk, UK. Lives and works in London.
Graduated from Camberwell College of Art, London, in 2011.
Exhibitions include: Painting & Structure, Kennington Residency, London (2017). Summer Mix, Turps Banana Gallery, London (2016) Solo, Horatio Jr, London (2015), UK/RAINE, Saatchi Gallery, London (2015), Corporeality, Objects and Other Stuff, FOLD, London, (2014). Time to Hit the Road, Leila Heller Gallery, New York (2014). Jerwood Painting Fellowship Award Winner, Jerwood Visual Arts, London (2013).
sophiastarling.co.uk
SOPHIA STARLING
STUDIO OBSTACLES
49a Gallery (pop up)
49 Highgate Highstreet
London N6 5JX
A solo exhibition of prints (amongst other studio obstacles), by London-based artist Sophia Starling. The body of work was created as part of a fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center, US in 2016. These prints are a response to her abstract painting practice and the physical shifting process and gestural language that is defined by the interaction of the physical elements from which a painting is made.
Opening 3rd February 6-9pm and the exhibition continues until the 12th February
Open SAT & SUN 11am – 5pm or by appointment.
Please email 49agallery@gmail.com (for appointments)
Sophia Starling, b. 1988, Norfolk, UK. Lives and works in London.
Graduated from Camberwell College of Art, London, in 2011.
Exhibitions include: Painting & Structure, Kennington Residency, London (2017). Summer Mix, Turps Banana Gallery, London (2016) Solo, Horatio Jr, London (2015), UK/RAINE, Saatchi Gallery, London (2015), Corporeality, Objects and Other Stuff, FOLD, London, (2014). Time to Hit the Road, Leila Heller Gallery, New York (2014). Jerwood Painting Fellowship Award Winner, Jerwood Visual Arts, London (2013).
sophiastarling.co.uk
SOPHIA STARLING
STUDIO OBSTACLES
49a Gallery (pop up)
49 Highgate Highstreet
London N6 5JX
A solo exhibition of prints (amongst other studio obstacles), by London-based artist Sophia Starling. The body of work was created as part of a fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center, US in 2016. These prints are a response to her abstract painting practice and the physical shifting process and gestural language that is defined by the interaction of the physical elements from which a painting is made.
Opening 3rd February 6-9pm and the exhibition continues until the 12th February
Open SAT & SUN 11am – 5pm or by appointment.
Please email 49agallery@gmail.com (for appointments)
Sophia Starling, b. 1988, Norfolk, UK. Lives and works in London.
Graduated from Camberwell College of Art, London, in 2011.
Exhibitions include: Painting & Structure, Kennington Residency, London (2017). Summer Mix, Turps Banana Gallery, London (2016) Solo, Horatio Jr, London (2015), UK/RAINE, Saatchi Gallery, London (2015), Corporeality, Objects and Other Stuff, FOLD, London, (2014). Time to Hit the Road, Leila Heller Gallery, New York (2014). Jerwood Painting Fellowship Award Winner, Jerwood Visual Arts, London (2013).
sophiastarling.co.uk
An absurd and comic duet of circus, Cul de Sac explores the sometimes gentle, sometimes brutal nature of human relationships. Featuring world-class juggling, dance and acrobatics, performers Gemma Palomar and José Triguero take us through a cycle of love, irritation, pain, euphoria, caresses and carelessness as they journey beyond the stereotypical male-female relationship. Combining astonishing physicality with evocative imagery and humour, Cul de Sac is at once entertaining, troubling and touching, light and dark.
An absurd and comic duet of circus, Cul de Sac explores the sometimes gentle, sometimes brutal nature of human relationships. Featuring world-class juggling, dance and acrobatics, performers Gemma Palomar and José Triguero take us through a cycle of love, irritation, pain, euphoria, caresses and carelessness as they journey beyond the stereotypical male-female relationship. Combining astonishing physicality with evocative imagery and humour, Cul de Sac is at once entertaining, troubling and touching, light and dark.
Where do books come from? Using the ideas of stories, characters, and their wild imaginations, JL Circus will be taking you on a beautifully bonkers adventure through books! Be amazed as Jacksons Lane’s young circus people weave their stories through acro, hula-hoop, juggling and drama skills in a fun, engaging performance for the whole family.
Photo Credit: Richard Davenport
richard@rwdavenport.co.uk
A circus show like no other! Max lives on a trampoline, with only his little pet bird for company. Every day his life is the same, but Max decides he wants a new life. Follow the two friends in their funny, bouncy daily routine, with breathtaking trampoline skills and hilarious clowning. A brilliant and unique new show for all the family.
Ages 3+
After three years of training together at Circomedia in Bristol, a new group of performers are ready to enter the real world. Now it’s time for the last ten standing to make their mark.
Ten is a combination of acrobatics, aerial, juggling and physical theatre presented with a twist. Join them for an evening of contemporary circus, laughs, and possibly some tears as they celebrate one journey coming to an end – and many more that are only just beginning.
Why do whales sing? Why do humans wail? Last year, Little Bulb Theatre embarked on a quest to discover the answers to these perplexing questions and more. Now, they share their findings in an aquatic cabaret of songs, science and soundscapes with chances to win cheap prizes galore! Little Bulb Theatre return to their lo-fi roots in this haphazard two-hander that’s sure to be a whale of a time. Part gig, part lecture, part your lips and WAIL!
Why do whales sing? Why do humans wail? Last year, Little Bulb Theatre embarked on a quest to discover the answers to these perplexing questions and more. Now, they share their findings in an aquatic cabaret of songs, science and soundscapes with chances to win cheap prizes galore! Little Bulb Theatre return to their lo-fi roots in this haphazard two-hander that’s sure to be a whale of a time. Part gig, part lecture, part your lips and WAIL!
Why do whales sing? Why do humans wail? Last year, Little Bulb Theatre embarked on a quest to discover the answers to these perplexing questions and more. Now, they share their findings in an aquatic cabaret of songs, science and soundscapes with chances to win cheap prizes galore! Little Bulb Theatre return to their lo-fi roots in this haphazard two-hander that’s sure to be a whale of a time. Part gig, part lecture, part your lips and WAIL!
Once upon a time in a grey, colourless world, someone is scribbling. Follow our brave young heroine as she leaps, splatters, swirls, boogies and paints her world into a brighter place. Can our imaginative young artist vanquish the mighty shadow of greed? This is The Magic Paintbrush as never before.
For ages 3+
Once upon a time in a grey, colourless world, someone is scribbling. Follow our brave young heroine as she leaps, splatters, swirls, boogies and paints her world into a brighter place. Can our imaginative young artist vanquish the mighty shadow of greed? This is The Magic Paintbrush as never before.
For ages 3+
In a dystopian world where humans have retreated far underground, Kuno alone questions their now total dependency on technology to live and communicate with each other, but in his struggle to break out can he reach the Earth’s surface before the Machine stops?
A chilling prediction and exploration of our increasingly complex relationship with technology based on a short story by EM Forster. Featuring a brand new soundtrack composed by John Foxx, pioneer of electronic music and founder of Ultravox, and analogue synth specialist, Benge.
In a dystopian world where humans have retreated far underground, Kuno alone questions their now total dependency on technology to live and communicate with each other, but in his struggle to break out can he reach the Earth’s surface before the Machine stops?
A chilling prediction and exploration of our increasingly complex relationship with technology based on a short story by EM Forster. Featuring a brand new soundtrack composed by John Foxx, pioneer of electronic music and founder of Ultravox, and analogue synth specialist, Benge.
In a dystopian world where humans have retreated far underground, Kuno alone questions their now total dependency on technology to live and communicate with each other, but in his struggle to break out can he reach the Earth’s surface before the Machine stops?
A chilling prediction and exploration of our increasingly complex relationship with technology based on a short story by EM Forster. Featuring a brand new soundtrack composed by John Foxx, pioneer of electronic music and founder of Ultravox, and analogue synth specialist, Benge.
In a dystopian world where humans have retreated far underground, Kuno alone questions their now total dependency on technology to live and communicate with each other, but in his struggle to break out can he reach the Earth’s surface before the Machine stops?
A chilling prediction and exploration of our increasingly complex relationship with technology based on a short story by EM Forster. Featuring a brand new soundtrack composed by John Foxx, pioneer of electronic music and founder of Ultravox, and analogue synth specialist, Benge.
In a dystopian world where humans have retreated far underground, Kuno alone questions their now total dependency on technology to live and communicate with each other, but in his struggle to break out can he reach the Earth’s surface before the Machine stops?
A chilling prediction and exploration of our increasingly complex relationship with technology based on a short story by EM Forster. Featuring a brand new soundtrack composed by John Foxx, pioneer of electronic music and founder of Ultravox, and analogue synth specialist, Benge.
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.
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.
