Classical

14 December 2009

St Johns SW1P 3HA[map]

Henry VIII was crowned King of England 500 years ago and, as founder of Christ Church, it is particularly fitting that tonight's programme opens with music from his sumptuous court, before setting out on a journey around Europe, to celebrate some of its most famous carols, old and new.

6 December 2009

Union Chapel N1 2XD[map]

Music from saxophonist Christian Forshaw.

7 December 2009

Wigmore Hall  W1U 2BP[map]

A performance of works by Mahler from 'Des Knaben Wunderhorn': 'Der Schildwache Nachtlied', 'Wer hat dies Liedlein erdacht', 'Wo die schönen Trompeten blasen', 'Zu Straburg auf der Schanz', 'Das irdische Leben', Lied des Verfolgten im Turm Ablösung im Sommer, 'Rheinlegendchen' and 'Ich ging mit Lust', Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen, 'Frühlingsmorgen', Phantasie aus Don Juan, Kindertotenlieder.

25 March 2010

Wigmore Hall  W1U 2BP[map]

Hans Pfitzner: Stimme der Sehnsucht Op. 19 No. 1, Nachts Op. 26 No. 2, Nachtwanderer Op. 7 No. 2; Hugo Wolf: Nachtzauber, Der Feuerreiter; Carl Loewe: Die Walpurgisnacht Op. 2 No. 3, Erlkönig Op. 1 No. 3, Herr Oluf Op. 2 No. 2; Claude Debussy: Le faune from 'Ftes galantes Book II', Colloque sentimental from 'Ftes galantes Book II'; Robert Schumann: Der Spielmann Op. 40 No. 4, Muttertraum Op. 40 No. 2, Der Soldat Op. 40 No. 3; Gabriel Fauré: Clair de lune Op. 46 No. 2, Après un rve Op. 7 No. 1; Dmitry Shostakovich: Hamlet's dialogue with his own conscience from 'Six Verses' Op. 143 No. 3, Not a drum was heard from 'Six Verses' Op. 143 No. 5; Modest Musorgsky: Trepak from 'Songs and Dances of Death'; Schwenk: Das Klagende Lied.

13 December 2009

Wigmore Hall  W1U 2BP[map]

A performance of works by Beethoven: Seven Variations on 'Bei Mnnern, welche Liebe fühlen' from Mozart's 'Die Zauberflöte', Cello Sonata in G minor op.5 No.2; Dutilleux: 'Trois Strophes sur le nom de Sacher'; and Saint-Saens: Cello Sonata No.1 in C minor op.32.

7 December 2009

Wigmore Hall  W1U 2BP[map]

A performance of works by Strauss: 'Zueignung', 'Die Georgine', 'Breit über mein Haupt dein schwarzes Haar', 'Wie sollten wir geheim sie halten', Hochzeitlich Lied, 'Glückes genug', 'Ich liebe dich', 'Befreit', 'Ihre Augen', 'Schwung', 'Die Allmchtige', Wiegenlied, 'In der Campagna', 'Die heiligen drei Könige aus Morgenland', 'Frühlingsfeier'.

16 December 2009

Kings Place N1 9AG[map]

A beautiful mix of Renaissance and 20th century Christmas music from around Europe: Byrd motets, a Swiss clocktower chime, seasonal monody by Hildegard of Bingen, a Poulenc wartime cantata, some Spanish fizz and an alternative to the 12 days of Christmas.

13 December 2009

Museum of Fulham Palace SW6 6EA[map]

Join us for a lovely evening of singing with The Tabard Singers in our beautiful Victorian chapel. A glass of mulled wine awaits you on arrival with the concert beginning at 6pm. Refreshments also served afterwards.

17 December 2009

Rose Theatre Exhibition  SE1 9AR[map]

Octave return by popular demand. Enjoy festive carols and free mince pies and mulled wine, as we toast the success of this years performances and open days, and look forward to 2010.

13 December 2009 to 21 December 2009

Royal Albert Hall SW7 2AP[map]

Showman Jonathan Cohen leads a Christmas romp through favourite carols and songs. Special guest singer Sophie-Louise Dann with London concert chorus and London concert orchestra.

5 December 2009

St James's Church Piccadilly W1J 9LL[map]

English Chamber Choir and Belmont Ensemble of London give a Christmas performance of Handel: music from Messiah including Hallelujah Chorus and Arrival of the Queen of Sheba; Corelli: Christmas Concerto; Vivaldi: Winter from The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto 'Il Riposo' (For the Holy Birth); Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Christmas Carols. The programme also features favourite carols for choir, organ and audience.

8 December 2009

Old Royal Naval College SE10 9LW[map]

A performance of Baroque music for Christmas, the Greenwich Baroque Orchestra and Old Royal Naval College Chapel Choir perform festive pieces by Purcell, Haydn and Handel followed by a optional two-course dinner with a glass of wine and mince pies in the Painted Hall. Purcell: Te Deum in D; Haydn: Missa Sancti Nicolai; Handel: excerpts from Messiah.

21 December 2009

Lauderdale House N6 5HG[map]

Join us to celebrate the festive season in style in the atmospheric Long Gallery. Song sheets provided but bring your own lanterns to add to the magic.

3 December 2009

The Space E14 3RS[map]

A night of music including Mozart's Laudamus te, Adams' Silent Night, Walking in the Air, Frosty the Snowman and 'We wish you a merry Christmas'.

28 November 2009 to 13 December 2009

Musical Museum TW8 0DU[map]

Following last year’s immediate sell-out of our Christmas matinee concert, we have scheduled an extra performance this year. Featuring Len Rawle at the Mighty Wurlitzer and Richard Cole will present a festive selection of music and words with perform-ances on the Pianola and Theremin – plus other seasonal surprises!

11 February 2010

Wigmore Hall  W1U 2BP[map]

Franz Schubert: Winterreise D911.

12 December 2009

St Johns SW1P 3HA[map]

Programme to include seasonal music, carols with audience participation and Britten Ceremony of Carols.

3 December 2009

St Martin-in-the-Fields Ltd WC2N 4JJ[map]

The City of London Choir entertain with beautiful Christmas music. Joining them is a very talented young musician, Tunde Jegede, who perform on the kora, an instrument originating from West Africa. George Alagiah and Christine Keates give the readings.