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May
25
Wed
Dyne House Recital Series: Nick Pritchard (tenor) and Ian Tindale (piano) @ Dyne House Auditorium
May 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The series opens with a song recital featuring two Samling Artists performing Beethoven’s cycle An die ferne Geliebte, as well as songs by Schubert and Finzi, and texts by Shakespeare. Nick Pritchard has won the London Bach Society Singer’s Prize, and has recently performed for Opera Holland Park and Opera North. Ian Tindale is the recipient of the Accompanist’s Prize at the Kathleen Ferrier Awards, the Gerald Moore Award, and the Royal Overseas League Music Competition Accompanists’ Prize.

Tickets are available from www.ticketsource.com/highgateschool.

Jun
8
Wed
Dyne House Recital Series: Kausikan Rajeshkumar (piano) @ Dyne House Auditorium
Jun 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A solo piano recital of Schumann and Chopin, including Schumann’s Fantasiestücke and Chopin’s Ballade No. 4 in F minor. Kausikan Rajeshkumar won the International Franz Liszt Competition for Young Pianists in 2009, and has since won numerous other competitions including the Parnassos International Piano Competition. He has performed in prestigious venues including the Wigmore Hall, Cadogan Hall, Royal Festival Hall, and has been broadcast on BBC television and radio.

Tickets are available from www.ticketsource.com/highgateschool.

Jun
15
Wed
Dyne House Recital Series: Joseph Shiner (clarinet) @ Dyne House Auditorium
Jun 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Dynamic young clarinettist Joseph Shiner will perform the London premiere of Freya Waley-Cohen’s Nocturne, alongside works by Weber, Lutoslawski and others. A recipient of numerous solo prizes, Joseph has also performed at venues including St John’s Smith Square and the Wigmore Hall. He is a member of the Magnard Ensemble and has collaborated with the Endellion and Alauda Quartets.

Tickets are available from www.ticketsource.com/highgateschool.

Jun
26
Sun
A Concert for a Summer’s Eve: Masayuki Tayama plays Rachmaninov @ Dyne House Auditorium
Jun 26 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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).

Feb
8
Wed
Creating an energy-chic home – a whole house perspective @ Highgate Society
Feb 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

The Highgate Society Sustainable Homes Group is running  a series of talks to help local residents bring their homes into the 21st Century.  The first of our talks will be particularly relevant if you are considering a major renovation or extension.  The talk will be chaired by John Doggart who is a government advisor and co-founder of the Existing Homes Alliance.  The speaker panel is:

Bob Prewett – a well known local architect and expert on low energy design

Russell Smith – MD of Parity projects who have been advising on low carbon renovations for several years

Peter Rickaby – an architect with many years of experience on insulation and ventilation of older homes

 

Feb
17
Fri
royal divas – doomed @ Lauderdale House
Feb 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

The Opera Cabaret is delighted to present

Royal Divas – Doomed

An evening of thrilling scenes from grand opera, brought to you by stars of the Norwegian Opera House

Hege Hoisaeter – mezzo soprano

JohnLidal – piano

Witness the fates of Dido, Airceste, Jezebel, Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth I, Mary Stuart, Eboli, Lady Macbeth, Herodias, Cleopatra, and Helen of Troy! Share the drama of the troubled royals in a semi-staged performance of startling moments of beauty and passion!

Tickets £12.00

Concessions £10.00

  • on line from www.operacabaret.org
  • by phone 0771 729867
  • by cheque to:
  • The Opera Cabaret Company
  • 59 Allerton Road N16 5UF

Time: 19.00

Website: www.operacabaret.org

Jan
9
Tue
‘Transitions Highgate’ Event @ The Vine
Jan 9 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come along to see the Energy section of the film ‘Demain’ and get inspiration on everything from generating energy locally to reducing our bills and making our homes warmer and more efficient.

Chair: Catherine Budgett-Meakin
Speakers: Sydney Charles of en10energy and Community Energy London
Ian Grant of Environment Analyst
Ben Pearce, of Power Up North London
Jon Cowdrill Founder of HEET

Topics – Save money on fuel bills; Stay warm and healthy at home; Avoid burglary or fire; Save energy and cut carbon emissions.