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| 12 December 2019 | |
| 7.30pm St Mary-at-Hill Lovat Lane, Eastcheap London EC3R 8EE Details: Web site Tickets GBP 12, concessions GBP 10, available online and on the door | The Humility of the Shepherds Orlando Chamber Choir William Fairbairn, organ Lucy Goddard, director Vaughan Williams: The truth from above Aleotti: Angelus ad pastores ait Monteverdi: Angelus ad pastores ait Mouton: Quaeramus cum pastoribus De Morales: Missa Quaeramus cum pastoribus Guerrero: Pastores loquebantur Mann: Once in royal David's city Holst: In the bleak midwinter Gallus: O magnum mysterium Aleotti: Facta est cum angelo McGlade: In the bleak midwinter Beamish: In the stillness Willcocks: Lo! he comes with clouds descending Orlando Chamber Choir, organist William Fairbairn and director Lucy Goddard present a grassroots perspective of the Christmas story from the humble shepherds’ point of view. Intimate works by Claudio Monteverdi and Raphaella Aleotti, exciting polyphony by Francisco Guerrero and a Jean Mouton motet set the scene in a programme built around Cristobál de Morales’ Missa Quaeramus cum pastoribus. Contemporary works by Becky McGlade and Sally Beamish complete the picture. There will be audience carols too, with wine and mince pies in the interval. Our raffle proceedings will support the New Horizon Youth Centre. |
| 13 December 2019 | |
| 7.30pm St George's Hall St George’s Place Liverpool L1 1JJ Details: Web site +44 (0)344 8000410 £28 | Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight Martyn Jackson, violin Warren Mailley-Smith, piano Piccadilly Sinfonietta Pachelbel: Canon in D Corelli: Christmas Concerto Bach: Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring Mozart: Piano Concerto no. 21 in C major, K467 Vivaldi: The Four Seasons On Friday 13th December 2019 at 7:30pm, in the heart of Liverpool, the walls of St George’s Hall will resound to the music of Vivaldi, Corelli and Mozart, played by Martyn Jackson and the Piccadilly SInfonietta. When the going gets tough in the run-up to Christmas and you've had about as much seasonal music as you can take, with choirs in every available church and hall - get yourself over to St George’s Hall, Liverpool . This is just the place to put down your last-minute Christmas shopping, gather your thoughts, and renew your emotional energy. The Piccadilly Sinfonietta is one of the UK’s most exciting young ensembles and performs a selection of well-loved classics including the seasonal Christmas Concerto by Corelli and Vivaldi’s exquisite Winter, from The Four Seasons. The concert features breathtaking feats of virtuosity from the Violinist sensation, Martyn Jackson, and the features the virtuoso concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith in performance of Mozart’s sublime Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major. The award-winning concert pianist and a favourite performer for the British Royal Family recently became the first british pianist to perform Chopin’s complete works from memory. An exceptional talent and a self-deprecating sense of humour, combined with his formidable technical skill and mature musicality, makes him a favourite with audiences and venue staff alike Famously described by Charles Dickens as “THE MOST PERFECT ROOM IN THE WORLD” St George’s Hall is situated directly opposite Liverpool Lime Street Station and offer visitors to Liverpool an easily accessible musical treat, with its superb acoustic, beautiful interior and the convenience of all the bars and restaurants of the city on its doorstep. So why not treat yourself to a Christmas Special on and join us for an evening to remember of uplifting music at St George’s Hall, performed by this sensational orchestra The Piccadilly Sinfonietta, making their Liverpool debut. |
| 14 December 2019 | |
| 6.30pm St Cuthbert's Church, Earls Court 50 Philbeach Gardens London SW5 9EB Details: Victor Gomez Web site +44 (0)20 7101 4479 £15 | Mozart Violin Concerto No 1 + Haydn Piano Concerto No 7 Hob XVIII Juan Rezzuto, piano Paola Delucchi, violin WKMT Orchestra Mozart: Violin Concerto No 1 in B major Haydn: Piano Concerto No 7, Hob XVIII |
| 7pm St Thomas' Church St Thomas Street Lymington SO41 9GH Details: Karen Brett Web site +44 (0)7484 230822 £15 including interval drink - accompanied children free | English Christmas Music Esther Mallett, soprano Andrew Knights, oboe Timothy Rice, piano Nick Cartledge, recorder Sammie Peckover, accordion Adrian Osman, double bass Peadar Townsend, percussion Lymington Choral Society Priestlands School Singers Michael Goldthorpe, conductor Geoffrey Bush: Christmas Cantata Alexander L'Estrange: Wassail! Carols for choir and audience |
| 7.30pm St Ann’s Church St Ann's Street Manchester M2 7LF Details: Warren Mailley-Smith Web site +44 (0)333 666 3366 £28 and 15 | Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight Piccadilly Sinfonietta Martyn Jackson, violin Warren Mailley Smith, piano Pachelbel: Canon Corelli: Christmas Concerto Bach: Jesu Joy Mozart: Piano concerto in C, K 467 Vivaldi: The Four Seasons When the going gets tough in the run-up to Christmas and you've had about as much seasonal music as you can take - think Arndale Shopping Centre and carols round the Norwegian Tree, bands in Oxford Street , choirs in every available church and hall - get yourself over to St Ann’s Square, Manchester. This is just the place to put down your last-minute Christmas shopping, gather your thoughts, and renew your emotional energy. The Piccadilly Sinfonietta is one of the UK’s most exciting young ensembles and performs a selection of well-loved classics including the seasonal Christmas Concerto by Corelli and Vivaldi’s exquisite Winter, from The Four Seasons. To celebrate its 11th consecutive year, the Piccadilly Christmas Concert 2019 features the virtuoso concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith in performance with the Piccadilly Sinfonietta, with Mozart’s sublime Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major. The award-winning concert pianist and a favourite performer for the British Royal Family recently became the first british pianist to perform Chopin’s complete works from memory. An exceptional talent and a self-deprecating sense of humour, combined with his formidable technical skill and mature musicality, makes him a favourite with audiences and venue staff alike. |
| 7.30pm Grosvenor Chapel 24 South Audley Street London W1K 2PA Details: Web site £12/10 until Wednesday 11 December, 14/12 thereafter | ¡Navidad en España! - A Spanish Christmas Renaissance Singers David Allinson, conductor A flavour of Iberia, from chapel to street! Our festive programme overflows with the fervour of a Spanish Christmas — from the sublime polyphony of Victoria to infectious, syncopated polyphonic carols (villancicos) by Guerrero or preserved anonymously in the Upsala Cancionero. At the heart of our programme is Victoria’s beloved motet O magnum mysterium and the noble mass setting he based upon it. A selection of seasonal motets will be balanced by the irrepressible rhythms of the street, in devotional villancicos from 16th century Spain. With Spanish wine and festive snacks available to complement the music, this concert should provide a delightful diversion from standard seasonal fare. ¡Feliz navidad! |
| 16 December 2019 | |
| 7.30pm St James's Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL Details: Web site £19-29 | A December Song Lonndon Oriana Choir Dominic Ellis-Peckham, conductor Benjamin Britten: Excerpts from Ceremony of Carols Roxanna Panufnik: The Call Cecilia McDowall: Christ-Child Cheryl Frances-Hoad: The Tym is all Ronne Anna Disley-Simpson: ice-shining, glittering ice (first performance) Herbert Howells: A Spotless Rose Imogen Holst: Joys Seven Mack Wilberg: Ding! dong! merrily on high Anna Thorvaldsdottir: Jolasongur 1891 Join London's most versatile choir for their renowned Christmas performances this December, to include festive choral favourites from Howells, Rutter and Britten alongside music from Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Roxanna Panufnik, Cecilia McDowall, Cheryl Frances-Hoad and the world première from Anna Disley-Simpson. |
| 20 December 2019 | |
| 2pm Church of St John the Evangelist Princes Street, Edinburgh Scotland EH2 4BJ Details: +44 (0)333 666 3366 £32 and 20 | Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Christmas (Matinee) Piccadilly Sinfonietta Fenella Humphries, violin Warren Mailley-Smith, piano Pachelbel: Canon Corelli: Christmas Concerto Bach: Jesu Joy Mozart: Piano concerto in C major, K467 Vivaldi: The Four Seasons Come and enjoy an uplifting matinee performance of wonderful music on Friday 20th December 2019 at 2pm, in the heart of Edinburgh when the walls of St John The Evangelist Church, on Princes Street will resound to exquisite music. The Piccadilly Sinfonietta, one of the UK’s most exciting young ensembles, is joined by two international soloists: Fenella Humphries and Warren Mailley-Smith. Fenella is one of the UK’s most established and versatile violinists (described in the press as “alluring”, “unforgettable” and “a wonder”). Warren is an award-winning virtuoso pianist who has performed many times for the British Royal Family as well as with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and is the first British pianist to perform Chopin’s complete solo piano works from memory (Classic FM described him as 'Stunning'). BOX OFFICE DETAILS: tickets (unreserved): £32 & £20 online: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cm/t-akjoqk tel: 0333 666 3366 (Mon to Fri 9.00am to 7.00pm excluding bank holidays and Sat 9.00am to 5.00pm.) email: info@citymusicpromotions.co.uk |
| 21 December 2019 | |
| 7.30pm St James's Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL Details: Web site £19-29 | A December Song Lonndon Oriana Choir Dominic Ellis-Peckham, conductor Benjamin Britten: Excerpts from Ceremony of Carols Roxanna Panufnik: The Call Cecilia McDowall: Christ-Child Cheryl Frances-Hoad: The Tym is all Ronne Anna Disley-Simpson: ice-shining, glittering ice (world premiere) Herbert Howells: A Spotless Rose Imogen Holst: Joys Seven Mack Wilberg: Ding! dong! merrily on high Anna Thorvaldsdottir: Jolasongur 1891 Join London’s most versatile choir for their renowned Christmas performances this December, to include festive choral favourites from Howells, Rutter and Britten alongside music from Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Roxanna Panufnik, Cecilia McDowall, Cheryl Frances-Hoad and the world première from Anna Disley-Simpson. |
| 7.30pm Glasgow Cathedral Castle Street, Glasgow Scotland G4 0QZ Details: Web site | Piccadilly Sinfonietta plus soloists |
| 22 December 2019 | |
| 7.30pm The Cathedral Church of St Nicholas St Nicholas Square Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1PF Details: Web site | Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' and other great classical music |
| 28 December 2019 | |
| 6pm St James's Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL Details: Web site +44 (0)333 666 3366 £25, 20, 16, 12 | Gershwin and Moonlight Warren Mailley-Smith, piano Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata Gershwin: Three Preludes Gershwin: The man I love Gershwin: I got Rhythm Gershwin/Wild: Embraceable You Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue After the festivities have subsided and and you've had about as much seasonal music and turkey as you can take – head over to St James's Church Piccadilly . Virtuoso pianist Warren Mailley-Smith will be entertaining his audience with an upbeat programme that is both restful and refreshingly stimulating. This is just the place to put down your SALES shopping, gather your thoughts, and renew your emotional energy in time for New Years Eve! With a conveniently early start time, you’ll still be able to make your evening drinks and dinner plans and not miss a second of the performance. An award-winning concert pianist and a favourite performer for the British Royal Family, Warren offers a programme of Beethoven and Chopin. In 2016 he became the first british pianist to perform Chopin’s complete works from memory. An exceptional talent and a self-deprecating sense of humour, combined with his formidable technical skill and mature musicality, makes him a favourite with audiences and venue staff alike. |
| 14 January 2020 | |
| 7.30pm The Barbican Hall Barbican Centre, Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS Details: Web site From £40 | Armenian State Symphony Orchestra With Maxim Vengerov Maxim Vengerov, violin Armenian State Symphony Orchestra Sergey Smbatyan, conductor Alexey Shor: Barcarolle for Violin and Orchestra John Ter-Tatevosian: Symphony No 2 'The Fate of Man' Bruch: Violin Concerto No 1 Ravel: Tzigane On their European Tour organized by the European Foundation for Support of Culture, the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra will be performing at the Barbican Centre (14 January 2020). Under the baton of Sergey Smbatyan, celebrated violinist Maxim Vengerov will undertake Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 and Ravel's Tzigane, alongside an emotive Barcarolle by American-Maltese composer Alexey Shor which explores human feelings in a particular moment of time. The ASSO will also present the European Premiere of John Ter-Tatevosian's Symphony No.2 "The Fate of Man", an enlightening piece marvelling at the human ability to cope with catastrophe. Inspired by Mikhail Sholokhov's short story of the same name, the work is about a truck driver who is forced to join the army during WWII before being wounded and captured in a concentration. The piece is flooded with feeling, and marvels at the human ability to cope with catastrophe through love of life and a strong will. |
| 21 January 2020 | |
| 1.00pm West Road Concert Hall 11 West Road Cambridge CB3 9DP Details: Web site | Music by the award-winning young composer Freya Waley-Cohen |
| 24 January 2020 | |
| 1.00pm St Andrew's Hall St Andrew's Plain Norwich NR3 1AU Details: Web site 1603630000 | Music by the award-winning young composer Freya Waley-Cohen |
| 25 January 2020 | |
| 7.30pm St James's Church Piccadilly 197 Piccadilly, St. James's London W1J 9LL Details: Warren Mailley-Smith Web site 03336663366 £32, £28, £22 & £15 | Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Orchestra Ruth Rogers, violin Warren Mailley-Smith, piano Handel – Firework Music Mozart - Piano Concerto in A major K414 Vivaldi – The Four Seasons Celebrate the end of the week with The Piccadilly Sinfonietta, an exciting new orchestra featuring some of the UK’s most outstanding young professional musicians, led by the sensational violinist Ruth Rogers. This dynamic ensemble present a programme of some of the greatest classical music ever written including Vivaldi’s masterpiece, “The Four Seasons” in the beautiful surroundings of St James’ Church, in the heart of London’s West End by the evocative glow of candlelight. This special concert also features exceptional british pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, who has developed a large following across the UK thanks to his effortless technique and charismatic charm. One of his most extraordinary achievements is performing the complete solo works (3.5 million notes) of Frederick Chopin from memory. Mailley-Smith is a firm favourite with the Royal Family and he has been featured as Classic FM CD of the Week. |
| 26 March 2020 | |
| 7.30pm Milton Court Concert Hall Silk Street London EC2Y 9BH Details: Web site | Benjamin Britten’s church parable is a once heard, never forgotten work. |
| 27 March 2020 | |
| 7.30pm St Andrew's Hall St Andrew's Plain Norwich NR3 1AU Details: Web site 1603630000 | Britten Sinfonia: Curlew River |
| 28 March 2020 | |
| 7.30pm Saffron Hall Audley End Road Saffron Walden CB11 4UH Details: Web site | Britten Sinfonia: Curlew River |
| 9 April 2020 | |
| 7.00pm Barbican Hall Silk Street london EC2Y 8DS Details: Web site | Britten Sinfonia: St Matthew Passion at the Barbican |
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