Upcoming events.
The Voices of London Festival - Come & Sing J. Haydn - The Creation
The Voices of London Festival is making its comeback with Haydn's Creation, led by the BBC Symphony Chorus and Sonoro conductor Neil Ferris.
To mark this new beginning, we are delighted to invite you to join renowned conductor Neil Ferris and repetiteur Benjamin Markovic for a come-and-sing, as we explore Joseph Haydn’s beloved oratorio, The Creation! This will be a relaxed one day event in Pimlico, culminating in an informal performance. You will be joined on stage by some of London’s finest young soloists.
Details of the come-and-sing are as follows:
Location: St. Gabriel’s Pimlico, Warwick Square, London SW1V 2AD
Date: Saturday, 7 November 2026
Time: 10am sign in, 10:30-1pm rehearsal, 2-4.30pm rehearsal, 5pm free informal performance
Scores: Novello Edition, bring your own, or hire from us!
Cost: £30, including snacks and a drink at the reception
After the performance, please join us for a reception, where you will hear from these industry titans in a relaxed panel discussion. Additionally, we are so excited to showcase the voices of choral artists all over the capital city in future events - further details will be shared then!
We look forward to welcoming you, and singing with you in November!
Neil Ferris is Chorus Director of the BBC Symphony Chorus, Artistic Director and Conductor of the professional chamber choir Sonoro, and Festival Conductor of the Leith Hill Music Festival. With Sonoro, Neil has conducted at the St Magnus International Festival, the Wimbledon International Music Festival and King’s Place in London, and with the BBC Symphony Chorus at the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.
In demand as guest conductor at some of the finest choirs in the UK, Neil has worked with the BBC Singers, Choir of the Age of Enlightenment, London Voices, the National Youth Choir, and the National Youth Choir of Wales. He also leads workshops for the Royal Opera House Sing at ROH programme and singing holidays for Helicon Arts and Run By Singers.
Orchestras that Neil has conducted include London Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, Ulster Orchestra, Welsh National Opera, London Mozart Players, City of London Sinfonia and Orchestra of the Swan. As a teacher, Neil has led masterclasses in the UK at the Royal Academy of Music, Royal Welsh Conservatoire of Music and Drama, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, University of Birmingham, and abroad in the USA, Ireland, Denmark, China, Malaysia and Singapore.
Recordings include the world premiere recording of Cecilia McDowall’s Da Vinci Requiem and Seventy Degrees below Zero, with Wimbledon Choral and City of London Sinfonia, an album of the choral music of Jonathan Dove (Naxos), and a regular programme of recordings with Sonoro. Their album Christmas with Sonoro was selected as Christmas album choice in the BBC Music Magazine. In 2024 Sonoro released an album of the choral music of Stephen Dodgson on the SOMM label.
Reverie Sinfonia - “Music of the Rhine”
Join the Reverie Sinfonia for an evening of orchestral discovery in support of Help Musicians, the UK's leading charity for musicians. No ticket is required—donate what you can on the day, with all proceeds supporting the charity's vital work. The Reverie Sinfonia brings together outstanding young professional musicians from across London to present a programme that celebrates the richness of the symphonic tradition through fresh perspectives on both overlooked eighteenth-century repertoire and enduring Romantic masterpieces.
The Reverie Sinfonia's 'Music of the Rhine' programme showcases C. Stamitz' Grand Pastoral Symphony (UK Premiere) contrasted against Schumann's 3rd Symphony. Two masterful works both depicting the majestic and powerful nature of the the Rhine river.
Friday 13th November 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Admission: Free (no ticket required; donations accepted on the day for the music charity Help Musicians)
Albion Orchestra - Resustance
BENJAMIN BRITTEN Sinfonia da Requiem, Op. 20
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 5, Op. 47
Conductor - Stone Tung
Join the Albion Orchestra at St Gabriel’s, Pimlico for an evening of drama and resilience. The programme opens with Britten’s Sinfonia da Requiem, a powerful response to the devastation of war which moves towards a defiant conclusion.
The evening culminates in Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, one of the twentieth century’s most compelling works. Written under intense political pressure in Soviet Russia, the symphony journeys from profound sorrow to a monumental finale.
Refreshments available throughout, including wine and soft drinks.
Concession tickets available for: over 60s, under 18s, and individuals with access needs. Tickets can be purchased on the door.
Saturday 14th November 7.30 p.m.
Raising the Roof! Pilates & Stretch Class
Raising the Roof!
Fundraiser for St Gabriel’s Church
Dear FOSG, please join me (Christine) for a one off Pilates class, with stretches. If you're a beginner or advanced, there will be exercises you can do to strengthen and lengthen your spine & whole body.
The class is 60 mins and all proceeds will go towards the church's new roof.
It's important to book your spot so everyone has enough space. Hence, if you book and can no longer come, let me know ASAP and/or still make a donation.
If you've any injury or conditions that affect your movement (heart troubles, joint, bone, skin, muscle issues, etc) please also let me know in good time so we can assess if the class is right for you.
Book your spot or ask any questions by emailing Christine.core.focus@gmail.com.
Finally, be sure to bring your mat!
I look forward to seeing you there :)
Civil Service Chamber Choir - Reflections
Join the Civil Service Chamber Choir, directed by Stephen Hall OBE, on Thursday 19 November at 7pm for an intimate and reflective performance of choral music inspired by themes of mortality, remembrance and eternal peace.
Maurice Greene – Lord, Let Me Know Mine End
Thomas Weelkes – When David Heard
Eleanor Daley – In Remembrance
Paul Mealor – In Flanders Fields
John Tavener – Song for Athene
Edgar Bainton – And I Saw a New Heaven
Maurice Duruflé – Requiem
Tickets £18. Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GZPP
Further information about the choir is available here: The Civil Service Choir – A London choir for civil servants across Whitehall
Angelo Villani - In Concert
Internationally acclaimed pianist Angelo Villani in concert at St. Gabriel's Church, Pimlico, London.
Join the internationally acclaimed pianist Angelo Villani for an intimate Sunday afternoon recital at St Gabriel's, Pimlico, performed on the church's remarkable 2007 Hamburg Steinway Model D concert grand, formely at Wigmore Hall.
The recital will explore the extraordinary tonal and dynamic range of a full concert grand, with works by Mozart, Chopin, Liszt and Wagner.
This will be Villani's only public London concert for the remainder of 2026 and will also be professionally recorded for subsequent online release.
Premium reserved seating is available in the second row, keyboard-side, alongside standard general admission.
A complimentary glass of wine or soft drink will be served during the interval.
Sunday, November 22 • 2:30 PM - 4 PM
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/classical-piano-recital-angelo-villani-tickets-2001390089634
Music for Double Choir - Hogarth Singers & London Lawyers Symphony Chorus
Hogarth Singers & London Lawyers' Chorus Joint Autumn Concert 2026
Hear two choirs unite in one evening of beautiful choral music. Hogarth Singers and London Lawyers’ Chorus join forces under the baton of Rupert Gill for a joint concert of some choral classics and exceptional double-choir pieces.
The evening's programme will include:
Mendelssohn: Lauda Sion (1st movement)
Brahms: Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen (from Ein Deutsches Requiem)
Fauré: Pavane (organ interlude)
Rheinberger: Mass in E flat Major ('Cantus Missae')
Schubert: Psalm 23
Mozart: Ave verum corpus
Messiaen: Transports de joie (organ interlude)
Fauré: Cantique de Jean Racine
Rachmaninov: Bogoroditse Dyevo
Jehan Alain: Litanies (organ interlude)
Walton: Coronation Te Deum
Saturday 28th November 7.30 p.m.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/hogarth-singers-and-london-lawyers-chorus-joint-concert
Piano Revenge Days London - New sounds. New voices. A different piano
Piano Revenge Days — London
14 & 15 January 2027 · 19:15
St Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico
New sounds. New voices. A different piano.
St Gabriel’s Church welcomes Piano Revenge Days — London, a two-evening celebration of new piano music bringing together an exceptional group of international pianists and composers from across Europe and beyond.
Taking place on 14 and 15 January 2027 at 19:15, the festival will present two intimate collective concerts, featuring artists from France, Cyprus, Ukraine, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Poland, the USA, Norway, Serbia and the UK.
The programme is dedicated entirely to the piano. Each artist will perform a short individual set, creating an evening that moves between different musical languages, personalities and approaches to the instrument. From contemporary compositions to distinctive new voices, the concerts offer an opportunity to discover piano music that is personal, adventurous and outside the traditional concert format.
Presented by Piano Revenge, an independent festival created by artists for artists, the London edition continues the organisation’s mission to promote new piano music and create opportunities for international artistic exchange.
With its intimate atmosphere and distinctive character, St Gabriel’s Church provides a beautiful setting for these encounters between music, artists and audience.
Admission is free. Donations are welcome and help support the festival, its participating artists and the continuation of its work promoting new piano music.
Piano Revenge Days — London
A piano. A room. A little rebellion.
Piano Revenge Days London - New sounds. New voices. A different piano
Piano Revenge Days — London
14 & 15 January 2027 · 19:15
St Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico
New sounds. New voices. A different piano.
St Gabriel’s Church welcomes Piano Revenge Days — London, a two-evening celebration of new piano music bringing together an exceptional group of international pianists and composers from across Europe and beyond.
Taking place on 14 and 15 January 2027 at 19:15, the festival will present two intimate collective concerts, featuring artists from France, Cyprus, Ukraine, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Poland, the USA, Norway, Serbia and the UK.
The programme is dedicated entirely to the piano. Each artist will perform a short individual set, creating an evening that moves between different musical languages, personalities and approaches to the instrument. From contemporary compositions to distinctive new voices, the concerts offer an opportunity to discover piano music that is personal, adventurous and outside the traditional concert format.
Presented by Piano Revenge, an independent festival created by artists for artists, the London edition continues the organisation’s mission to promote new piano music and create opportunities for international artistic exchange.
With its intimate atmosphere and distinctive character, St Gabriel’s Church provides a beautiful setting for these encounters between music, artists and audience.
Admission is free. Donations are welcome and help support the festival, its participating artists and the continuation of its work promoting new piano music.
Piano Revenge Days — London
A piano. A room. A little rebellion.
Music of Twilight Saga by Mystery Ensemble
Music of Twilight Saga by Mystery Ensemble
“So the lion fell in love with the lamb.” For one night only, the hall softens to a warm, twilit glow, setting the scene for the love story that defined a generation and bringing the music of Twilight beyond the screen and into St Gabriel's Church in the heart of Pimlico, London.
Red Events proudly presents Music from the Twilight Saga — a unique concert experience in which the Mystery Ensemble transforms the film's most beloved music into a captivating nocturnal ritual for strings and piano, wrapped in shadow, light and sound.
More than a concert, it is an emotional journey through the entire story of Bella and Edward: from their first encounter in the forest to the sorrow of farewell, from the haunting Volturi Waltz to the promise of «forever». As the music unfolds, so does the story itself — a tale of love, longing, sacrifice, and the eternal battle between instinct and humanity.
The concert celebrates the composers who shaped the musical identity of The Twilight Saga.
From Carter Burwell’s original scores come the iconic Bella’s Lullaby, The Lion Fell in Love with the Lamb and I Know What You Are. Alexandre Desplat’s score for New Moon brings The Meadow, Marry Me, Bella and the mesmerising Volturi Waltz, while Howard Shore’s moving Jacob’s Theme from Eclipse completes the cinematic journey.
Alongside these unforgettable film scores, the ensemble performs specially created arrangements of the songs that became synonymous with the saga: A Thousand Years by Christina Perri, Turning Page by Sleeping at Last, Flightless Bird, American Mouth by Iron & Wine, Muse’s electrifying Supermassive Black Hole, Paramore’s Decode, Lykke Li’s Possibility and Full Moon by The Black Ghosts.
All works are presented in original arrangements created exclusively by the Mystery Ensemble.
The magic of the evening is created through the dialogue among the musicians, the surrounding atmosphere and the music itself. As the melodies unfold, they transform the space into a world that is both intimate and epic, allowing audiences not merely to hear the music, but to experience the Twilight universe from within.
Joyful Company of Singers - Choral Perspectives
The Dresdner Motettenchor directed by Matthias Jung, will perform at St Gabriel’s, Pimlico, London, on Friday 23rd October at 7pm.
Their programme ‘Choral Perspectives’ will feature works from across Europe by composers such as Schütz, Bach, Britten, Nystedt, Weelkes, Weismann, Becker, Saint-Saëns, Vasks and Pearsall.
Tickets £20 (Concessions £10) plus booking fee, U12 Free, are now on sale from Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/choral-perspectives-tickets-1994663630614
and £25/£12 on the door.
Do come and hear this leading German chamber choir in this London performance supported by the Dresden Trust.
A Look at Elektra - A Masterclass Hosted by Carole Farley
A Look at Elektra - A Masterclass hosted by Carole Farley
A masterclass/showcase hosted by me (MET soprano Carole Farley) featuring 2 international casts in "A Look at Elektra" , six scenes from the opera Elektra by Richard Strauss and conducted by Ben Woodward.
Thursday 22nd October 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
The Elysian Singers - Music, Thou Queen of Heaven
MUSIC, THOU QUEEN OF HEAVEN
A feast of contemporary choral music to celebrate the 40th birthday of the Elysian Singers
Join us in St Gabriel’s, Pimlico, for a celebration of the very best of contemporary choral writing, in honour of the choir’s longstanding commitment to new music. The centrepiece will be the world premiere of 'Elysian Ode', written especially for us by our patron Sir James MacMillan, who will be present along with several of the other composers. The wonderfully apt text is by Robert Herrick:
Music, thou queen of heaven, care-charming spell,
That strik'st a stillness into hell ;
Thou that tam'st tigers, and fierce storms that rise,
With thy soul-melting lullabies ;
Fall down, down, down from those thy chiming spheres,
To charm our souls, as thou enchant'st our ears.
The rest of the programme features emerging composers such as Ed Driver and Kerensa Briggs, and recent works by more established figures such as Caroline Shaw, Cheryl Frances-Hoad, Will Todd and Joanna Marsh, alongside such distinguished names as John Rutter, Judith Weir, Eric Whitacre and Arvo Pärt. Truly a feast of music to ‘charm our souls’ and ‘enchant our ears’!
TICKETS
Early Bird: £20
Concessions: £16
Under 18s: FREE
Early Bird prices are available until 10 October. After that, tickets are £22 / £18 concessions.
BOOK YOUR TICKETS:
https://buytickets.at/theelysiansingersoflondon/2319582
Leslie Howard - A Celebrity Piano Recital
Fundraiser for St Gabriel’s Church
Leslie Howard - Celebrity Piano Recital
a celebrity piano recital fundraiser for our new Steinway D piano.
Beethoven: ‘Pathétique’
Schumann Carnaval
Grieg - HolbergsSuite
Liszt -Großes Konzertsolo
6.30pm, Saturday 10th October 2026
Free Parking
ticketsource.co.uk/st-gabriels-concerts
ESO PROMS
Join ESO for an evening of British classics featuring Elgar’s Cello Concerto, British Sea Songs and Holst’s Jupiter!
Experience the spirit of the BBC Last Night of the Proms with an evening of British orchestral favourites. The programme opens with Elgar’s moving Cello Concerto, performed by Seth Nel in his solo debut with Equilibrium Symphony Orchestra.
The concert also features Henry Wood’s Fantasia on British Sea Songs, Coleridge-Taylor’s Overture to The Song of Hiawatha, and concludes with Holst’s majestic Jupiter from The Planets.
Programme
Edward Elgar
Cello Concerto in E Minor
Seth Nel, cello
Gustav Holst
Jupiter from The Planets
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Overture from Song of Hiawatha
Henry Wood
Fantasia on British Sea Songs
19th September at 7.00 p.m.
Dream Lotus Insightful Praises Choir - Blessings from Formosa
Blessings from Formosa
A heartfelt musical gift from Taiwan.
"Formosa," meaning "beautiful island," is the poetic name of our homeland, Taiwan. This gentle evening of music brings together the Dream Lotus Insightful Praises Choir, a double gold medalists at the World Choir Games, Tzu-Cheng Wang, a French-trained violinist and renowned double WCMA gold medalist on the Erhu, and AnDrew Lin, a gifted young Buddhist musician. Through the warmth of choral voices, heartfelt solos, and soulful instruments, we blend Eastern and Western melodies around themes of hope, gratitude, and inner peace.
Whether you are drawn by a love for harmony, a desire to share in the warmth of a live gathering, or simply a need for a quiet sanctuary, we welcome you. May these melodies from Formosa accompany you on a serene journey of blessing and grace.
Admission: Free admission. Complimentary tickets are available; please reserve your seats in advance.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992411080175?aff=oddtdtcreator
The BT London Choir and London's Transport Choir - Fauré Requiem and choral favourites
Fauré Requiem and choral favourites
The BT London Choir and London's Transport Choir are delighted to present a Summer Concert of music for choir, organ and piano, featuring the beautiful setting of the Requiem Mass by Gabriel Fauré with a second half of music by Britten and Tallis alongside more modern songs.
Doors open at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start. Drinks will be available at the interval and the performance will finish by 9.15pm.
Tickets are available through this Eventbrite site and seating is unreserved. 18 and under go free, but please still register for a ticket.
Set in the light and spacious venue of St Gabriel's church, Pimlico, this concert promises a programme of beautiful and meditative music contrasted with a variety of energising modern numbers, all performed by two of London's much-loved workplace choirs.
Tickets available from Eventbrite here:
Saturday 11 July, 7.30pm
From Pixels to Legends -A Journey Through Game Music and Fantasy Worlds
From Pixels to Legends - A Journey Through Game Music & Fantasy Worlds
Pianists: Chudan Deng & Siyi Chen
Violinists: Ruithan Sun, Stan Jin, Joshua & Jiaxin Hu
This concert celebrates the artistry of video game music through live piano and violin performances. Featuring music from beloved titles including The Legend of Zelda, Stardew Valley, Plants vs. Zombies, Genshin Impact, Super Mario Bros., League of Legends, and Black Myth: Wukong, the programme explores how game soundtracks have become a powerful form of contemporary musical storytelling.
Performed by a group of young musicians based in London, the concert aims to bring together audiences from different cultural backgrounds through a shared appreciation of music, imagination, and creativity. The event is non-profit in nature and seeks to showcase the artistic value of video game music within a classical concert setting."
Friday 10th July 7.00 p.m. - doors open at 6.30 p.m.
PMF presents Baroque Masterworks
Pimlico Musical Foundayion's Summer concert for 2026 celebrates the greats of Baroque music with a programme pairing Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas with Vivaldi’s Gloria.
The concert – which takes place at St Gabriel’s Church in Pimlico – will involve 100-plus singers from several of our programmes: Pimlico Chorus, Children’s Choir, Foundation Scholars and Young Leaders. Accompanying us will be a professional 10-piece Baroque orchestra. The performance will mark the end of PMF's 10th Year celebrations, rounding off this milestone year with a jubilant finale.. And we’re inviting you to come and celebrate with us!
Book tickets at https://buytickets.at/pimlicomusicalfoundation/2217801
Symbel Choir - Gloria: Music for Choir & Brass
JJoin Symbel Choir for a celebratory evening of music for choir and brass, including Sir John Rutter’s ever-popular Gloria and Parry’s coronation anthem I was glad. It also features the world premiere of Tune me, O Lord, a new setting of words by Christina Rossetti from rising star composer Lucy Walker, an ‘important new voice in British music’ (Gramophone).
https/buyticketsat/symbelchoir/2132068
Saturday 4th July 7pm
Kensington Philharmonic Orchestra - Rachmaninoff and Dvorak
Come and join us for an evening of romantic classics.
The concert starts with Weber’s Oberon Overture which takes us to a realm of knights and forest spirits from the very first notes played by the solo horn – the magical instrument of the Elf King. Katya Grabova then joins the orchestra for one of the most loved works in the repertoire: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, famed for its soaring melodies, intense passion, and lush orchestration. The evening concludes with Dvorak’s Symphony No. 5. Often called his "Pastoral" symphony, it is one of his sunniest pieces, capturing the rustic charm and folk-inspired rhythms of the Bohemian countryside and filled with glorious melodies.
Our soloist: Katya Grabova
Currently studying for a masters at the Royal Academy of Music, Katya is establishing herself as one of the most compelling young pianists of her generation. She has performed at major music festivals including Rheingau Musik Festival and Leeds International Concert Season. She made her solo recital debut at Wigmore Hall last November, supported by Royal Academy of Music. https://www.katyagrabova.com/
Saturday 27th June 7.30 pm
Tickets are available online at
www.kpo.org.uk or on the door.
Medici Choir Summer Opera Gala
Medici Choir presents
Medici Choir Summer Opera Gala
From Purcell to Puccini via Berstein and Verdi, a selection of opera choruses will be sung by the Medici Choir with soprano and tenor soloists.
This well-known London choir's Summer Opera Gala will include the Chorus of The Hebrew Slaves (Va Pensiero) from Verdi’s opera Nabucco, arguably the most famous of all opera choruses, as well arias, ensembles and choruses from Bizet’s Carmen, Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana, and the exciting Polovtsian Dances from Borodin’s Prince Igor, among many more.
For all lovers of opera and choral music, this is a concert not to be missed. Accompanied by Benedict Lewis-Smith, and directed by David Gostick.
English Baroque Choir - Shakespeare in song
Join us for a vibrant evening of Shakespeare in song. Discover how composers through the ages have set the Bard’s well-known texts to music, from his contemporary Thomas Morley to living composers John Rutter and Howard Skempton. Come and enjoy a rich and varied journey through timeless words and music.
20th June at 7.30pm
https://wegottickets.com/f/18715
Great Little Orchestra - Songs of the Wayfarer Symphony No 1
The Great Little Orchestra (GLO) is a new, fully professional chamber ensemble made up of top-level players from across London's orchestras. We not only perform chamber music, but also brilliant new arrangements of standard classics, kids’ concerts, music workshops and invitation concerts. Recent programmes included Ravel String Quartet, Debussy L'Apres Midi d'un Faune, Strauss Four Last Songs, Schoenburg, Handel, Mozart, Bach, Barber, Satie, Gershwin, Mariah Carey and Thelonius Monk. This is an ensemble that does not want to be pigeonholed!
Our project in June at St Gabriel’s has a unique twist.
We will be joined by Roderick Williams OBE to sing Mahler's ‘Songs of the Wayfarer’ and make his world conducting debut in Mahler's 1st Symphony. Both works have been brilliantly arranged for 16 players. This is a natural step for such a consummate musician - singer, composer, and now conductor.
June 18th marks the GLO’s debut at St Gabriel’s and we hope you will join us for a glorious evening of stunning music of the highest quality.
Thursday, June 18th, 2026. 7.30pm.
Tickets from https://www.tickettailor.com/events/greatlittleorchestra
The Cantus Ensemble - Visions Of Flying Machines
Visions of Flying Machines
An evening of works that explore humanity’s enduring fascination with the sky above and the sea below
From the depths of the sea to the limitless skies, Visions of Flying Machines explores humanity’s fascination with flight, water, and the mysteries between them - from the haunting darkness of Judith Bingham's The drowned lovers to the transcendent genius of Leonardo da Vinci as portrayed in Eric Whitacre's seminal Leonardo dreams of his flying machine. The programme concludes with Tarik O’Regan's epic The Ecstasies above - in which the choir, divided into three distinct forces, sings of the angel Israfel in what the composer describes as, "an homage of ecumenicity to an all-encompassing angel of music".
Programme to include:
Judith Bingham - The drowned lovers
Charles V Stanford - The Bluebird
Ralph Vaughan Williams - A vision of aeroplanes
Cecilia McDowall - Night Flight
Eric Whitacre - Leonardo dreams of his flying machine
Tarik O’Regan - The Ecstasies above
Saturday 13th June 7.00 pm
Orchestra Innova - Madrigals
Orchestra Innova closes their second season with a program spanning centuries. At St Gabriel's for the first time, they present a program drawing lines and discovering connections between the Italian Renaissance, Stravinsky, and Mozart. Don't miss this unforgettable journey from Italian madrigals to Mozart’s timeless Gran Partita, all approached with Orchestra Innova's singular energy.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orchestra-innova-renaissancebrahms-tickets-1982879882105?aff=oddtdtcreator
Friday 12th June 7.00 p.m.
London Incidental Orchestra - Beethoven Unwrapped: Pastoral
LIO - London Incidental Orchestra
Birdsong, rushing streams and a musical thunderstorm – join us for our second Unwrapped concert at the beautiful St Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico. All profits from the evening go to Mind UK.
We’ll begin by exploring the themes and structure of Beethoven’s 6th Symphony ‘Pastoral’, before our 40-piece orchestra unleashes the full, nature-packed adventure – perfect for a summer’s evening.
Our conductor, Alexander Conway, will guide you through the symphony, revealing its secrets, demonstrating key moments and sharing insights that bring the music to life.
We will also be running our audience-conductor raffle – buy a ticket on the night (in support of Mind UK) for the chance to take centre stage and conduct the orchestra yourself.
Everyone is welcome!
Programme:
Beethoven: Egmont Overture, Op. 84
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 'Pastoral'
BOOK TICKETS –
https://www.londonincidentalorchestra.co.uk/beethoven-unwrapped
Piano Trio - Light in the Dark
Piano Trio from Harmonia Arts London is looking forward to performing a program that explores how moments of hardship can give rise to profound artistic expression. Program includes:
Clara Schumann: Piano Trio in G minor
Gabriel Fauré: Piano Trio in D minor
Dmitri Shostakovich: Piano Trio in C minor
Saturday 23rd May at 7.30.p.m.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/light-in-the-dark-piano-trio-tickets-1988235222071?aff=oddtdtcreator
Recordare - Come & Sing
‘One for your diary - Come & Sing: Recordare Chamber Choir - 23rd of May, 2026! Following the success of last year’s event, come and join four members of Recordare for an enjoyable spring afternoon learning four pieces from their upcoming Debut Album, ‘Ever Changing Skies’. The sessions will be led by Conductor Harry Bradford and will culminate in a short private performance by members of Recordare. See you there!
The Bloomsbury Woodwind Ensemble - Dance Around the World
Members of the Bloomsbury Wind Ensemble look forward to performing a concert in May with a programme that will explore music that dances from around the world. This will include:
Polovetsian Dances by Alexander Borodin
Prague Waltzes by Antonín Dvořák
Danzon no. 2 by Arturo Márquez
Krakowiak from Two Polish Dances by Patrick Miles
Dance Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns
Mock Morris by Percy Grainger
Rodeo by Aaron Copland
West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein
Can-Can by Jacques Offenbach
Saturday 16th May 7.30 pm
www.bloomsburymusicgroup.org.uk
Sky Lantern Immersive Floating Lantern Experience - A Live Orchestra Night
An Evening of Film Music Reimagined
Friday, 8th May
St Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico – SW1V 2AD
Experience iconic film music in a fresh and evocative light. This concert brings together celebrated scores from Game of Thrones, The Last Emperor, The Godfather, and Scent of a Woman, alongside music by Hans Zimmer, Joe Hisaishi, and Ryuichi Sakamoto. The space is softly illuminated by floating LED lantern balloons, creating a warm and atmospheric setting that enhances the cinematic journey.
Blending Western and Asian musical traditions, familiar themes are re‑imagined through a unique ensemble of piano, strings, and oboe, enriched by bamboo flute and guzheng—revealing new depth, colour, and emotion. An intimate, cinematic evening where cultures, traditions, and film music meet.
Ticket links:
Fixr:
https://fixr.co/event/sky-lantern-music-evening-tickets-700063021
Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sky-lantern-live-music-evening-tickets-1986250876841
Puccini's Suor Angelica - In aid of Refuge
Puccini's Suor Angelica
Saturday 25th April 7.30 pm
In aid of Refuge, musicians from The Royal Opera, English National Opera and London City Orchestra are giving a concert performance of Puccini's Suor Angelica. The story of a woman condemned to life torn from her child by her vindictive aunt, we will deliver a heart wrenching story of love and loss.
Conducted by Thomas Payne, the cast includes outstanding vocalists Hannah O'Brien, Monika Evelin Liiv, Beren Kader Fidan and Rozanna Madylus.
https://suor-angelica-in-aid-of-refuge.sumupstore.com/
Jervaulx Singers - The Birds & The Bees
Jervaulx Singers - The Birds & The Bees
Music for voices and piano, exploring all things amorous and avian - music for nature, love and intimacy.
Programme:
Edward Picton-Turbervill - Silent Spring
William Byrd - Civitas sancti tui
Onute Narburaite - Vasara
Jonathan Harvey - Song of June
Herbert Howells arr Farrington - King David
Reynaldo Hahn - À Chloris
Claudio Monteverdi - Pur ti miro
Nico Muhly - Set me as a seal
Jonathan Dove - The Passing of the Year: Answer July
- interval -
GF Handel - Semele: Endless pleasure, endless love
Claude Debussy arr Gower-Smith - Prelude à l'après-midi d'un faune
Walton arr Chilcott - Touch her soft lips and part
Jonathan Dove - My love is mine
Maurice Ravel - Histoires naturelles: Le cygne
Ivo Antognini - Those tender words
Caroline Shaw - and the swallow
Tarik O'Regan - I listen to the stillness of you
Francis Faux - Down by the Salley Gardens
Thursday 23rd April 2026, 7.30pm to approx 9.10pm
London City Orchestra Annual Children’s Concert - ‘Pirates and Princesses’
Have you booked yet for our children’s concert on 18 April? Tickets are free (but booking is essential so we can manage numbers in the church).
This year, our theme is 'Pirates and Princesses'. If you like, do dress up as a pirate, princess or another favourite character.
Children will have the chance to meet the players, try out some instruments and have a go at conducting. Free party tea food will also be provided!
Once again, we’re delighted that the Fishmongers’ Company are very kindly sponsoring this event, which is also supported by Restore the Music.
When? 2 pm to 3.30 pm on Saturday 18th April
Where? St Gabriel’s church, Warwick Square, Pimlico, SW1V 2AD
Questions? Contact Amanda at manager@londoncityorchestra.com
Interested? Book your free ticket now at www.londoncityorchestra.com. All children must be accompanied by one adult.
Fulham & Hammersmith Choral Society - Haydn The Creation
Fulham & Hammersmith Choral Society - Haydn The Creation
Fulham and Hammersmith Choral Society are delighted to return to St Gabriel's with a performance of Haydn's oratorio The Creation. They are joined by three wonderful soloists, Soprano Elinor Rolfe Johnson, Tenor Robin Bailey and Bass Dan D'Souza, supported by the Parson's Green Sinfonia conducted by Gavin Roberts.
Doors open at 6.15 p.m.
Saturday 28th March 7.00 p.m
The Ionian Singers - Music for Voices & Piano
The Ionian Singers with Sarah Thurlow (clarinet) and Timothy Salter (conductor, piano) perform a programme of music from across the 20th century to the present with choral works by British composers including Parry, Stanford, Maw and the Americans Barber and Argento. Duos for clarinet and piano comprise the rarely-heard Three Intermezzi by Stanford and Bartók’s more familiar Romanian Dances. All the performers join in Salter’s Two Visions, settings of poems by Henry King and Emily Dickinson, and two English folk song arrangements.
7.30 p.m. Saturday 12th March 2026
Journeys of the Spirit - Joyful Company of Singers
Journeys of the Spirit _ JCOS
The Joyful Company of Singers, conducted by Peter Broadbent MBE, return to St Gabriel's on Thursday 19th March at 7pm to perform 'Journeys of the Spirit', with Michael Butterfield Organ, Philippa Davies Flute, Alexandra Loewe Mezzo-soprano and John Holland-Avery Baritone.
The programme offers an evening of choral reflection, including sacred anthems by S.S Wesley to mark the 150th anniversary of his death, the launch by Métier of the CD Uncertain Sea featuring John Casken's choral works with three of them being performed that evening, and Maurice Duruflé's Requiem in its 1948 setting for choir, soloists and organ.
Online advance ticket sales [General Admission £20 (£10 Adult & U30 Concessions, U12 Free) plus booking fees] from
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/journeys-of-the-spirit-tickets-1979461362220
and then £25/£12 on the door.
The Elysian Singers of London
Elysian Highlights – The Elysian Singers of London
40th Anniversary Concert
Brittan, Tallis, MacMillan, Tavener
7.30 p.m., Saturday, 14th March
Tickets: £22 (£18 concessions)
www.elysiansingers.com or on the door