The Templeton Prize Exhibition
Templeton Prize, which honours a living person who has made an exceptional contribution to affirming life’s spiritual dimension, whether through insight,
discovery, or practical works.
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Food in a fragile world – Concern Worldwide and Panos Pictures Exhibition
This photographic exhibition produced by overseas aid agency, Concern Worldwide, together with Panos Pictures, documents the reality of life in Niger, Central African Republic and Burundi.
Free Lunchtime Concert: ‘A Night in Seville’ (ILAMS Soloists)
Representing ILAMS (Iberian & Latin American Music Society).
Free Lunchtime Concert: Emily Baines (recorders) with AMYAS
Representing the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, a period performance of Baroque Music.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Anastasia Gould (piano) and Andrei Anghel (piano)
North London Piano School Series
Free Lunchtime Concert: Dinara Klinton (piano)
Dinara Klinton is an active concert performer, prize-winner of over 15 international competitions, including 3rd prize at the Cleveland International Piano Competition in USA, BNDES International Piano Competition in Brazil, 2nd Prize at the International Paderewski Competition in Poland, 2nd Prize at the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition in Bolzano, Italy.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Maria Marchant (piano)
British pianist Maria Marchant is active as recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician after giving her Wigmore Hall and Southbank Centre Park Lane Group débuts to critical acclaim.
Alex Mendham and his Orchestra: On with the Show
Alex Mendham and His Orchestra channel the magical, timeless quality of the music and lead you into an escapist world from another era. The setting and the look of the Orchestra will be like nothing you have experienced before.
Woven Gold and Friends
Woven Gold is a choir made up of refugees fleeing persecution. Their music has a raw energy and power drawn from the diversity of the musical cultures they have come from – Burma, Congo, Guinea, Iran, Kenya, Kurdistan, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Uganda.
Mozart and Puccini by Candlelight
The Thames Chamber Orchestra has appeared at the festivals at Windsor, Norwich, Fishguard, Nottingham, Cambridge, Pershore, Madley, and at many other venues in this country and abroad, including several visits to the Flanders Festival.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Adam Johnson (piano)
To include Fairy-Tale Pictures and other piano works by Finnish conductor and composer Toivo Kuula (1883-1918).
Vivaldi Concertos by Candlelight
The Trafalgar Sinfonia was founded by its musical director and inspiring British conductor Ivor Setterfield in 1992.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Southbank Sinfonia
Southbank Sinfonia is an orchestra of outstanding young professionals described by The Times as ‘a dashing ensemble who play with exhilarating fizz, exactness and stamina’.
Autumn Lecture Series – Reforming Marriage
Guest lecturers: Nicholas Holtam, David Monteith and Sally Hitchiner
Free
Free Lunchtime Concert: Olga Stezhko (piano)
Since making her debut as a concert pianist on the stage of the Minsk National Opera House at the age of eight, Olga Stezhko has been performing internationally to great acclaim at venues such as Wigmore Hall, The Barbican and The Southbank Centre in London; Minsk Philharmonic Hall; Palacio de Festivales de Cantabria in Santander; Salle Cortot and Saint-Étienne Opera Theatre in France and Carnegie Hall, New York, both as a soloist and in recital.
London International Gospel Choir
Café in the CryptThe mission of London International Gospel Choir is to get people singing together and enjoying themselves. They sing both secular and non-secular music in a ‘gospel style’ – rich in harmony and full of movement and expression.
Great Sacred Music: The voice out of the whirlwind
St Martin-in-the-FieldsOn the 30th anniversary of the Great Storm of 1987, we explore musical references to storms in the Bible.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Andrei Iliushkin (piano)
St Martin-in-the-FieldsRepresenting the Beethoven Piano Society of Europe (BPSE).
Just As I Am: Living Theology
A weekend of events to mark our sixth annual conference on Disability and Church.
Just As I Am: Eucharist and Healing Service
St Martin-in-the-FieldsA weekend of events to mark our sixth annual conference on Disability and Church.
Just As I Am: Summer in the Forest
A weekend of events to mark our sixth annual conference on Disability and Church.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Antonio Oyarzabal (piano)
St Martin-in-the-FieldsAntonio Oyarzabal was born in Bilbao in 1989. He studied in Musikene with Marta Zabaleta and Miguel Borges.
Autumn Lecture Series – Reforming Attitudes to Race
St Martin-in-the-FieldsGuest lecturers: David Olusoga and Liz Adekunle
Free
Free Lunchtime Concert St Martin’s Embassy and Cultural Institute Series: Kugoni Trio
St Martin-in-the-FieldsRepresenting the Embassy of Belgium.
Urban Jazz Collective
Café in the CryptMike Hobart’s Urban Jazz Collective delivers a mix of contemporary grooves and high quality covers.
Great Sacred Music: Strengthen ye the weak hands
St Martin-in-the-FieldsMarking St Luke’s Day, we explore music for healing including Harris’ Strengthen ye the weak hands and Hurrford’s Litany to the Holy Spirit.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Joo Yeon Sir (violin) and Irina Andrievsky (piano)
St Martin-in-the-FieldsRepresenting the Royal College of Music.
Mozart and Elgar by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsLondon Musical Arts Orchestra and Ensemble has performed regularly at St Martin-in-the-Fields since 1992 and has also appeared at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, St John’s Smith Square, at festivals and on tour abroad.
Free Lunchtime Concert Sound of St Martin’s: Choral Scholars of St Martin-in-the-Fields
St Martin-in-the-FieldsThe Choral Scholars of St Martin-in-the-Fields have an essential musical role at St Martin-in-the-Fields. Each year ten scholars – many of whom are music college students or graduates – are appointed to sing midweek choral services during term time.
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Scriptural Reasoning
St Martin-in-the-FieldsIn partnership with Co-exist House, St Martin-in-the-Fields is hosting this introduction to Scriptural Reasoning, where participants from different faiths meet to read passages from their respective sacred texts.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Chanáe Curtis (soprano)
St Martin-in-the-FieldsPraised for her attractive singing by the New York Times, American Soprano Chanáe Curtis is the newest sensation on the international opera scene.
Nicholas McCarthy performs Bach and Rachmaninov by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsCelebrated pianist Nicholas McCarthy has inspired many around the world with his sheer determination and spirit in achieving a prolific concert career despite being born with only one hand.
Christian Brewer Quartet with Mike Outrum
Café in the CryptChristian Brewer (alto sax) performs contemporary, hard swinging jazz.
Great Sacred Music: Vivaldi Gloria and Magnificat
St Martin-in-the-FieldsTwo of Vivaldi’s choral masterpieces. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells St Martin’s Voices Andrew Earis Director
Bach and Handel by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsLondon Musical Arts Orchestra and Ensemble has performed regularly at St Martin-in-the-Fields since 1992 and has also appeared at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, St John’s Smith Square, at festivals and on tour abroad.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Piano Duo Trevisan Zaccaria
St Martin-in-the-FieldsTeresa Trevisan and Flavio Zaccaria debuted in 2002 successfully performing a rare transcription for piano four hands of the Brandenburg Concertos by Bach-Reger revised by Filippo Trevisan, which was widely acclaimed by audiences and critics hereafter.
Come and Sing: Best of Bach
St Martin-in-the-FieldsJoin Andrew Earis and members of St Martin’s Voices for a morning workshop on choruses by J S Bach.
Choral Evensong
St Martin-in-the-FieldsA beautiful 45 minute service of words and music, justly described as one of the glories of the Anglican tradition.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Margarita Balanas (cello) and Mateusz Duda (piano)
St Martin-in-the-FieldsRepresenting the Royal Academy of Music
Free Lunchtime Concert: Héloïse Werner (soprano) and Imma Setiadi (piano)
St Martin-in-the-FieldsRepresenting Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
Maroon Town
Café in the CryptMaroon Town is a 9-piece, a high energy fusion of classic ska, contemporary street rap and a cheeky slice of Latin funk.
Great Sacred Music: A mighty fortress is our God
St Martin-in-the-FieldsRevd Dr Sam Wells explores the story and the meaning behind the music of our religious heritage, with St Martin’s Voices (directed by Andrew Earis).
Free Lunchtime Concert: Purcell School
St Martin-in-the-FieldsTalented teenagers from the UK’s leading specialist music school perform a varied programme.
Handel – Royal Fireworks Music by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsThe Belmont Ensemble of London was founded by its Musical Director, Peter Dyson in 1991, winning instant critical acclaim. It is now one of the busiest and finest chamber orchestras in the capital.
A Commemoration of All Saints and All Souls
St Martin-in-the-FieldsWe celebrate and give thanks for the saints who have witnessed to the Christian faith through the centuries and the saints we have known in our own lives.
All Souls Choral Eucharist
St Martin-in-the-FieldsWe celebrate and give thanks for the saints who have witnessed to the Christian faith through the centuries and the saints we have known in our own lives.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Imma Setiadi (piano) Greenwich Sinfonia
St Martin-in-the-FieldsRepresenting the Beethoven Piano Society of Europe (BPSE)
Autumn Lecture Series – Reforming Attitudes to Islam
St Martin-in-the-FieldsGuest lecturers: Mona Siddiqui, Joshua Ralston and Sam Wells. In Partnership with Coexist House.
Free
Free Lunchtime Concert: David de la Varga (violin) and Alberto Portugheis (piano)
St Martin-in-the-FieldsSound of St Martin’s Autumn Festival: Handel Dixit Dominus by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsSt Martin’s Chorus is the newest choir at St Martin-in-the-Fields, founded in April 2015. It is an engaging and aspirational voluntary chamber choir that performs both major choral works and more intimate, small-scale works.
Nigel Price, Gabriel Latchin, Conor Chaplin and Fragile Bliss Trio
Café in the CryptA two act music evening organised by the Czech Centre in London.
Annual Service of Commemoration
A service in which we remember those who have been homeless who have died in the last year.
Great Sacred Music: Bach Mass in B minor
St Martin-in-the-FieldsRevd Dr Sam Wells explores the story and the meaning behind the music of our religious heritage, with St Martin’s Voices (directed by Andrew Earis).
Sound of St Martin’s Autumn Festival: Walton Facade by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsZeb Soanes is a familiar and trusted voice across the BBC.He is a Radio 4 Newsreader for those who wake up to The Today Programme and puts the nation to bed with The Shipping Forecast; he read the forecast to a worldwide audience at the Olympics and has broadcast it from the top of a lighthouse.
Sound of St Martin’s Autumn Festival: Fauré Requiem by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsThe Choral Scholars of St Martin-in-the-Fields have an essential musical role at St Martin-in-the-Fields. Each year, twelve scholars – many of whom are music college students or graduates – are appointed to sing weekday Evensong and Choral Eucharist during term time.
Light the Well
St Martin-in-the-FieldsAn installation by Anna Sikorska comprising lit porcelain lanterns made by the community of St Martin-in-the-Fields.
Sound of St Martin’s Autumn Festival: Bach Mass in B Minor by Candlelight
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields is one of the world’s premier chamber orchestras, renowned for its fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s most-loved classical music.
St Martin’s Patronal Festival: Thirty Enterprising Years
St Martin-in-the-FieldsCelebrate 30 years of commercial life at St Martin’s at our annual Patronal Festival.
Free Lunchtime Concert Sound of St Martin’s: St Martin’s Voices
St Martin-in-the-FieldsSt Martin’s Voices is an exciting and dynamic professional vocal ensemble, primarily made up of talented past and present choral scholars who come together to sing concerts and special events at St Martin-in-the-Fields and beyond.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Mali Llywelyn (harp)
St Martin-in-the-FieldsNorth London Piano School Series
Great Sacred Music: Lord, let me know mine end
St Martin-in-the-FieldsRevd Dr Sam Wells explores the story and the meaning behind the music of our religious heritage, with St Martin’s Voices (directed by Andrew Earis).
Vivaldi and Handel by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsLondon Musical Arts Orchestra and Ensemble has performed regularly at St Martin-in-the-Fields since 1992 and has also appeared at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, St John’s Smith Square, at festivals and on tour abroad.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Enrique Graf (piano)
St Martin-in-the-FieldsRepresenting the Beethoven Piano Society of Europe
Brandenburg Concertos by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsLondon Musical Arts Orchestra and Ensemble has performed regularly at St Martin-in-the-Fields since 1992 and has also appeared at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, St John’s Smith Square, at festivals and on tour abroad.
Free Lunchtime Concert St Martin’s Embassy and Cultural Institute Series: Shu-Wei Tseng (cello/piano) Marco Fatichenti (piano)
St Martin-in-the-FieldsRepresenting the Embassy of Taiwan
Baroque Trumpet Concertos by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsThe London Gala Orchestra was originally formed to accompany ballet companies visiting London such as the Bolshoi, Australian, Canadian, Stuttgart, Moscow, Berlin and the Japanese Takarazuka Dance Theatre.
Great Sacred Music: Let all the world
St Martin-in-the-FieldsRevd Dr Sam Wells explores the story and the meaning behind the music of our religious heritage, with St Martin’s Voices (directed by Andrew Earis).
Free Lunchtime Concert: Paula Ríos (piano)
St Martin-in-the-FieldsRepresenting the Iberian and Latin American Music Society (ILAMS)
Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsTrinity Laban is the only conservatoire of music with a chapel collegiate choir. The extraordinary environment of the Old Royal Naval College Chapel provides an ideal learning environment for those wishing to seek work in London’s cathedral or church choirs, and beyond.
Spem in Alium by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsTwickenham Choral Society, with over 100 voices, has been impressing audiences for more than 90 years both in the UK and abroad.
Congregation Christmas Shopping
In the Foyer St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London, LondonFree Lunchtime Concert: A4 Brass Quartet
St Martin-in-the-FieldsA4 Brass Quartet are one of the UK’s leading young chamber ensembles. Based at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, A4 Brass is comprised of principal players from some of the UK’s leading brass bands, including the world famous Grimethorpe Colliery and Foden’s bands.
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Hail, gladdening light!
St Martin-in-the-FieldsJoin the Choir of St-Martin-in-the-Fields, under the direction of Assistant Director of Music Tom Williams, for an hour-long performance of music around the theme of "light". Accompanied by Assistant Organist James Gough, this is the ideal way to brighten up a dark November evening.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Annie Yim (piano)
St Martin-in-the-FieldsRepresenting the Concordia Foundation
Shelter Carol Service
St Martin-in-the-FieldsGreat Sacred Music: Christus Vincit
St Martin-in-the-FieldsRevd Dr Sam Wells explores the story and the meaning behind the music of our religious heritage, with St Martin’s Voices (directed by Andrew Earis).
Free Lunchtime Concert: Ruth Hopkins (soprano) and Sam Brown (lute)
Duo Sam Brown and Ruth Hopkins present an elegant and unique programme of lute song.
Bach Christmas Oratorio by Candlelight
The story of Christ’s birth as told by Bach's great masterpiece - performed by our own St Martin's Voices.
Family Christmas Concert with Audience Carols
Enjoy excerpts from Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and sing along to beloved carols.
Christmas Concert with Audience Carols
John Landor and the London Musical Arts Orchestra invite you to celebrate Christmas with a selection of festive music and audience carols.
Parish Eucharist
St Martin-in-the-FieldsThe first Advent Candle is lit. Preacher Revd Dr Alastair McKay
Advent Carol Service
St Martin-in-the-FieldsSacred Space for Advent
St Martin-in-the-FieldsA monthly time of silence, reflection, music and prayer to draw close to God and experience stillness and peace at the heart of the city.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Jamal Aliyev (cello)
Talented cellist from the Royal College of Music, Jamal Aliyev presents a programme of Brahms and Dvorak.
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BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields Carol Service 2017
St Martin-in-the-FieldsThe BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields supports homeless and vulnerable people across the UK. This year, to support the Appeal, a special Carol Service will be held at St Martin’s, featuring Zeb Soanes, Felicity Finch and others from BBC Radio 4.
The Duke Street Big Band
Café in the CryptThese world-class London musicians perform Big Band standards and originals with a modern Latin feel.
Great Sacred Music: An Advent Sequence
St Martin-in-the-FieldsRevd Dr Sam Wells explores the story and the meaning behind the music of our religious heritage, with St Martin’s Voices (directed by Andrew Earis).
Special seasonal opening – Café in the Courtyard
In the Courtyard St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London, LondonTake a break from your Christmas shopping and enjoy a mince pie and glass of mulled wine.
Lighting of the Christmas Tree in Trafalgar Square
Come and join the Choir of the St Martin-in-the-Fields to sing carols around the tree, the gift to London from the Norweigan people.
A Christmas Celebration
St Martin-in-the-FieldsLeontovich, Darke, Rutter, Willcocks and Berlioz. Plus carols for brass, organ and audience including Once in Royal David’s City, God rest ye merry gentlemen and O Come all ye Faithful.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Royal Norwegian Embassy
The Royal Norwegian Embassy gives a taster of their annual evening concert with a rich and varied programme, celebrating the unique style and creativity of the Norwegian music scene.
A Norwegian Concert at Christmas
The annual Norwegian Christmas Concert presented by the Royal Norwegian Embassy and Statoil (UK) Ltd, celebrates the unique style and creativity of the Norwegian music scene.
Annual Memorial Service
Annual service for those bereaved through homicide.
Carols for Shoppers
Enjoy respite from the busy streets of shoppers with relaxing afternoon of carols and festive music.
A Festival of Carols
Join the New London Singers and their conductor Ivor Setterfield for a festive selection of favourite carols for choir, organ and audience.
The Piccadilly Christmas Concert 2017
St James's Piccadilly St James's Church, 197 Piccadilly, LondonVENUE: St James's Piccadilly. Join phenomenal pianist Warren Mailley-Smith for a stunning programme of famous works for solo piano mixed in with exciting works performed by special guests.
Parish Eucharist
St Martin-in-the-FieldsThe Eucharist (or Holy Communion or Mass) is the central act of Christian worship. This is celebrated on Sundays and each day throughout the week.
Blessing of the Crib in Trafalgar Square
A dramatisation of the Christmas nativity for today, with carols, action, music, prayer and a live donkey.
Gospel Carol Service
Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir are joined by Mel Giedroyc and Wei (hip hop artist, Greenjade) for a gospel reprise of traditional Lessons and Carols.
Free Lunchtime Concert Sound of St Martin’s: Andrew Earis (organ)
St Martin-in-the-FieldsSt Martin’s Director of Music Andrew Earis plays a selection of organ works for the festive period, including Widor’s Toccata and Thiman’s Fantasia on Adeste Fideles.
Missing People Charity Carol Service
A service to remember all those who are missing and their families at Christmas.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Joy Lisney (cello)
Cellist, composer and conductor Joy Lisney, a Park Lane Group Young Artist, presents a programme of Bach, Britten and one of her own compositions for solo cello.
Great Sacred Music: Glory, glory, glory to the Newborn King
St Martin-in-the-FieldsRevd Dr Sam Wells explores the story and the meaning behind the music of our religious heritage, with St Martin’s Voices (directed by Andrew Earis).
The Glory of Christmas
The Choir of Christ’s College Cambridge join the Thames Chamber Orchestra for their annual Christmas celebration.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Andrew Massey Duo
Flute and guitar duo Emily Andrews and David Massey present a wonderfully festive programme of duets including arrangements of popular Christmas carols and pieces by Schubert.
Handel Messiah by Candlelight
Handel’s timeless ‘Messiah’ is the ideal way to celebrate the festive season.
Christmas with the English Chamber Choir
The highly acclaimed English Chamber Choir presents a seasonal feast of your favourite Christmas Carols for choir, organ and audience.
Handel Messiah by Candlelight
Handel’s timeless ‘Messiah’ is the ideal way to celebrate the festive season.
Parish Eucharist
St Martin-in-the-FieldsThe Eucharist (or Holy Communion or Mass) is the central act of Christian worship. This is celebrated on Sundays and each day throughout the week.
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
The story of the birth of Jesus is told in this traditional service of carols, readings and music.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Manor House String Quartet
The delightful Manor House String Quartet presents a programme of favourite carols for Christmas including Silent Night, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.
Christmas Gala by Candlelight
This popular concert includes masterpieces of the Baroque by Bach, Handel and Vivaldi as well as traditional Christmas carols for audience, orchestra, soloists and organ.
Free Lunchtime Concert St Martin’s Embassy and Cultural Institute Series: Beatrice Berrut (piano)
St Martin-in-the-FieldsBeatrice Berrut performs works by Bach, Liszt and Mahler in this exciting recital, representing the Embassy of Switzerland.
A Christmas Celebration
With traditional music and carols for audience and choir, this is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit.
Great Sacred Music: Five Lessons and Carols
St Martin-in-the-FieldsRevd Dr Sam Wells explores the story and the meaning behind the music of our religious heritage, with St Martin’s Voices (directed by Andrew Earis).
The Spirit of Christmas – The Annual Celebration
Join the Locrian Ensemble and Southend Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs for a feast of festive fun with carols for choirs, audience, organ and orchestra.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Chiyan Wong (piano)
Chiyan Wong performs Bach’s incredibly intricate and challenging ‘Goldberg Variations’ at this unforgettable lunchtime recital.
Festive Family Carols by Candlelight
Join St Martin’s Voices in this joyful celebration of family carols for Christmas. Children are especially welcome to this hour-long event.
The Joys of Christmas
The Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields performs a concert of Christmas choral favourites including carols for audience and brass.
Festive Family Carols by Candlelight
Join St Martin’s Voices in this joyful celebration of family carols for Christmas.
Carols for Christmas by Candlelight
Join St Martin’s Chorus and Brandenburg Brass in this joyful celebration of Christmas.
Parish Eucharist
St Martin-in-the-FieldsThe Eucharist (or Holy Communion or Mass) is the central act of Christian worship. This is celebrated on Sundays and each day throughout the week.
Crib Family Service
A lively service of readings and carols particularly suitable for younger members of the family and including the Blessing of the Crib.
Parish Carol Service
A beautiful candlelit celebration of the Christmas story.
