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)
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!
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 :)
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
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
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
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.
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.
