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: Julian Van Mellaerts (baritone) and Gamal Khamis (piano)
Representing the Concordia Foundation.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Dimitri Malignan (piano) and Cornelius Zirbo (cello)
Pianist Dimitri Malignan was born in 1998 in Paris. Dimitri is the grandson of Henry Malineanu, a famous Romanian composer. Cellist Cornelius Zirbo is studying at Dinu Lipatti National High School of Arts in Bucharest with prof. Octavian Lup.
Jazz Mondays
Making a welcome return to St Martin’s, Jazz Mondays is a London-based big band that performs clubs, events and festivals including the Ealing Jazz Festival.
Free Lunchtime Concert: EPTA Piano Competition Prizewinners Concert
Representing the European Piano Teacher’s Association (EPTA)
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
The 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
On the 30th anniversary of the Great Storm of 1987, we explore musical references to storms in the Bible.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Andrei Iliushkin (piano)
Representing 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
A 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)
Antonio Oyarzabal was born in Bilbao in 1989. He studied in Musikene with Marta Zabaleta and Miguel Borges.
Autumn Lecture Series – Reforming Attitudes to Race
Guest lecturers: David Olusoga and Liz Adekunle
Free
Free Lunchtime Concert St Martin’s Embassy and Cultural Institute Series: Kugoni Trio
Representing the Embassy of Belgium.
Urban Jazz Collective
Mike Hobart’s Urban Jazz Collective delivers a mix of contemporary grooves and high quality covers.
Great Sacred Music: Strengthen ye the weak hands
Marking 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)
Representing the Royal College of Music.
Mozart and Elgar by Candlelight
London 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
The 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
In 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)
Praised 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
Celebrated 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
Christian Brewer (alto sax) performs contemporary, hard swinging jazz.
Great Sacred Music: Vivaldi Gloria and Magnificat
Two of Vivaldi’s choral masterpieces. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells St Martin’s Voices Andrew Earis Director
Bach and Handel by Candlelight
London 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
Teresa 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
Join Andrew Earis and members of St Martin’s Voices for a morning workshop on choruses by J S Bach.
Choral Evensong
A 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)
Representing the Royal Academy of Music
Free Lunchtime Concert: Héloïse Werner (soprano) and Imma Setiadi (piano)
Representing Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
Maroon Town
Maroon 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
Revd 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
Talented teenagers from the UK’s leading specialist music school perform a varied programme.
Handel – Royal Fireworks Music by Candlelight
The 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
We 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
We 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
Representing the Beethoven Piano Society of Europe (BPSE)
Autumn Lecture Series – Reforming Attitudes to Islam
Guest lecturers: Mona Siddiqui, Joshua Ralston and Sam Wells. In Partnership with Coexist House.
Free
Sound of St Martin’s Autumn Festival: Handel Dixit Dominus by Candlelight
St 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
A 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
Revd 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
Zeb 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
The 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
Celebrate 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’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)
North London Piano School Series
Great Sacred Music: Lord, let me know mine end
Revd 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
London 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)
Representing the Beethoven Piano Society of Europe
Brandenburg Concertos by Candlelight
London 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)
Representing the Embassy of Taiwan
Baroque Trumpet Concertos by Candlelight
The 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
Revd 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)
Representing the Iberian and Latin American Music Society (ILAMS)
Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem by Candlelight
Trinity 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
Twickenham Choral Society, with over 100 voices, has been impressing audiences for more than 90 years both in the UK and abroad.
Free Lunchtime Concert: A4 Brass Quartet
A4 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!
Join 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.
Parish Carol Services
A beautiful candlelit celebration of the Christmas story.
Midnight Mass
St Martin-in-the-FieldsThe climax of all our Advent preparation and Christmas worship as we light the Christmas candle and welcome the Christ child.
Eucharist Service
Join us as we celebrate Christmas with our combined English and Chinese speaking congregations.
Said Eucharist
St Martin-in-the-FieldsThe Eucharist (or Holy Communion or Mass) is the central act of Christian worship.
Great Sacred Music: Arias for Christmas
St Martin-in-the-FieldsA selection of Christmas arias, sung by members of St Martin's Voices and introduced by the Revd Dr Sam Wells.
Beethoven Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Presenting a programme of some of the world’s most loved piano repertoire, Dominic John performs the beautiful ‘Moonlight Sonata’.
Viennese Christmas by Candlelight
London Concertante is one of the most exciting chamber orchestras in the country and presents a programme of Viennese favourites for the festive season.
FREE Lunchtime Concert: Bromley Boy Singers
St Martin-in-the-FieldsThe Complete Brandenburgs at Christmas
London Octave perform all six Brandenburg Concertos in their annual Christmas Concert.
Come and Sing: The World’s Greatest Christmas Choruses
Join Andrew Earis and members of St Martin’s Voices for a morning workshop on much loved Christmas Choruses.
Handel Messiah by Candlelight
Join Robert Porter as he leads the Brandenburg Festival Chorus and Brandenburg Sinfonia in Handel’s glorious Messiah.
A Ceremony of Carols by Candlelight
The brilliant Rodolfus Choir with their conductor, Ralph Allwood, perform a wonderful programme includes A Ceremony of Carols by Britten.
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.
Joint Service in Mandarin and Cantonese
St Martin-in-the-FieldsJoin our Chinese Speaking Congregations for a special joint Service in Mandarin and Cantonese.
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Great Sacred Music: The Gate of the Year
A sequence of words and music as we approach 2018, sung by St Martin's Voices and introduced by the Revd Dr Sam Wells
Morning Prayer
Morning and Evening Prayer provide the heartbeat of our daily worshipping life with the daily reading of the Scriptures and saying of the Psalms. This prayerful presence provides a structure that shapes our life as a Christian community.
New Years’s Day Extravaganza
A New Year’s celebration with the fantastic Festive Orchestra of London, featuring works by Handel, Mozart and Bach.
Great Sacred Music: The Three Kings
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 by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsFounded by cellist Dietrich Bethge in 1988 from London’s leading musicians, London Octave aims to approach the baroque and classical repertoire in a fresh and energetic manner, often without a conductor.
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Sound of St Martin’s: A Night at the Opera
St Martin-in-the-FieldsAn evening of popular arias and choruses from great operas. The programme includes well-loved arias by Mozart, Puccini and Bizet.
Theology Group
St Martin-in-the-FieldsAn opportunity to reflect theologically on issues of the day and questions of forever with Revd Dr Sam Wells.
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Arab Christmas – Exploring the Early Arab Christian Chants
St Martin-in-the-FieldsCome to experience the atmosphere as St Martin-in-the-Fields is gently lit by candles in a very rare opportunity to hear chants from the Aramaic/Syriac, Coptic and Byzantine traditions. Accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Jon Banks on qanun and santur, this concert illuminates the earliest roots of Christianity and celebrates the diverse musical traditions of the ancient Middle Eastern world.
Great Sacred Music: Deep River
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: D&B Duo
Passion for piano and creativity of playing together brought Dubravka Vukalovic and Bruno Vlahek together into D&B Duo.
Bach Violin 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.
Great British Welcome, an exhibition by Aubrey Wade, UNHCR and Panos Pictures
In the Courtyard St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London, LondonAn exhibition of photographs and stories portraying refugees and their hosts across Europe, developed by photographer Aubrey Wade.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Guards Brass Quintet
The Guards Brass Ensemble was formed in 2015 performing in iconic locations such as St George’s Chapel Windsor and many music festivals.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Drake Chamber Choir
Drake University, located in Des Moines, Iowa, is a private liberal arts university primarily dedicated to undergraduate education.
Great Sacred Music: Dona nobis pacem
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).
Lumiere London
St Martin-in-the-FieldsJoin us for the return of London's light show, which includes Echelle by Ron Haselden on the spire of St Martin's.
Vivaldi Concertos by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsLondon Concertante is one of the finest chamber ensembles in the country, its players brought together through a shared passion for chamber music. The group has the rare ability to combine flexibility of instrumental grouping and consistently maintain superb artistic endeavour.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Anna Geniushene (Piano)
Born in Moscow, Anna Geniushene is studying for her Master’s degree at the Royal Academy of Music under Professor Emeritus Christopher Elton.
Inspired to Follow: Art and the Bible Story
St Martin-in-the-FieldsFree Lunchtime Concert: Andrei Gologan (Piano)
Representing the Romanian Cultural Institute in London
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Mozart Symphony No 40 by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsJoin the Corinthian Chamber Orchestra and conductor Michael Seal for a rousing performance of Stravinsky, Haydn and Mozart.
The Silver Ghosts
Café in the CryptThe Silver Ghosts are a London based 7-piece swing ensemble (trumpet, trombone, clarinet, banjo, double bass, drums, vocals) performing numbers that evoke the hot, breathless and high-spirited dance gigs of the 1920s, 30s and 40s.
Great Sacred Music: Adonai Roi
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 Gloria by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsThe Brandenburg Festival Chorus draws its members from all of the choirs who have taken part in the Brandenburg Choral Festival over the years. From university a cappella ensembles and chamber choirs through to gospel choirs and large choral societies, the resulting chorus is a rich and experienced group.
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Allegri Miserere by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsBrandenburg Choral Festival
Free Lunchtime Concert: Elisa D’Auria (Piano)
Elisa D’Auria has played as a soloist and with orchestras throughout Europe, America and Asia, in renowned concert halls
Bach, Handel and Vivaldi by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsTrafalgar Sinfonia was founded in the early 90s by its Musical Director, Ivor Setterfield. Formerly known as the New London Soloists Orchestra, it has built a reputation as one of London’s most dynamic and accomplished ensembles.
Mini Maestro Family Concert: ‘Autumn’ and ‘Winter’ from the Four Seasons
St Martin-in-the-FieldsCome on an exciting journey through falling leaves and drifting snow. There are parties and horse-riding in Autumn, fun on the ice and warming up by the fire-side in Winter.
Homelessness Sunday
St Martin-in-the-FieldsGreat Sacred Choral Classics: Mozart Mass in C minor
St Martin-in-the-FieldsThe first of our three Great Sacred Choral Classics exploring Mozart's rousing choral work, the Mass in C minor, with St Martin's Chorus.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Florian Mitrea (Piano)
British/Romanian pianist Florian Mitrea was born in Bucharest but has been based in the UK since 2008 when his early passion for the piano led him to a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
The London-based pianist has developed a large following across the UK as audiences warm to his outstanding pianism, effortless technique and charismatic charm.
Morning Prayer (Dick Sheppard Chapel)
Dick Sheppard Chapel St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London, LondonA prayerful service with the daily reading of the Scriptures and saying of the Psalms.
BBC Radio 4 Sunday Worship
All are welcome to join the congregation for this recording of BBC Radio 4 Sunday Worship marking the 100th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act.
Great Sacred Music: Candlemas
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: Colette Boushell (Soprano), Adam Johnson (Piano)
As Part of the Northern Lights Symphony Orchestra 2017-2018 Season “Symphony of Light”.
Sound of St Martin’s: Mozart Requiem
St Martin-in-the-FieldsJoin St Martin’s Voices as they perform Haydn’s Nelson Mass and Mozart’s Requiem.
Theology Group
St Martin-in-the-FieldsAn opportunity to reflect theologically on issues of the day and questions of forever with Revd Dr Sam Wells.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Tamesis Duo
Representing the Concordia Foundation.
Great Sacred Choral Classics: Bach Mass in B minor
St Martin-in-the-FieldsThe second of our three Great Sacred Choral Classics exploring Bach's monumental work, the Mass in B minor, with the Choral Scholars of St Martin-in-the-Fields.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Maria Inês Costa (Piano)
Representing the Royal College of Music.
Coronation Anthems by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsFounded in 1977 and consisting of some 40 members, Nonsuch Singers celebrated its 40th anniversary in March 2017. High-quality singing, innovative programmes and communicative performances are the hallmarks of the choir, which has gained a reputation for stylistic versatility in a cappella and accompanied works ranging from the Renaissance to the present day.
The Red Stripe Band
Café in the CryptRed Stripe’s infectious boogie woogie gets everyone onto the dance floor.
Great Sacred Music: I would Live in your Love
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).
Bach, Vivaldi and Handel by Candlelight
Specialising in the historically accurate performance of music from the 18th century, the Feinstein Ensemble’s concerts and recordings of the Baroque repertoire have been acclaimed both in the UK and internationally.
The Winter Exhibition
In the Foyer St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London, LondonThis colourful and diverse collection of artwork was created by people who use The Connection at St Martin's art room.
Fauré Requiem by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsThe Brandenburg Sinfonia is one of the most dynamically versatile musical organisations in the country. In recent years the orchestra has performed in the majority of the major venues across the country, and in London.
Allegri Miserere by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsMini Maestro Family Concert: A Feast of Handel
There's lots of gems to enjoy in this feast of Handel: vivacious violins and a champion cello for starters!
Mozart and Handel by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsAmerican-born British conductor John Landor has been Music Director of London Musical Arts Orchestra since its formation in 1985.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Youth Music Centre’s Chamber Orchestra
Representing the Youth Music Centre.
Faith in the Questions
St Martin-in-the-FieldsA new one-act play from Riding Lights, followed by an audience discussion with scientific thinkers and practitioners
Free
Free Lunchtime Concert: Tom Smith (Tenor), Ella O’Neill (Piano)
Representing the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
Said Holy Communion
With Imposition of Ashes.
Choral Eucharist – Ash Wednesday
St Martin-in-the-FieldsWith Imposition of Ashes.
Sung Eucharist
St Martin-in-the-FieldsWith Imposition of Ashes.
Katie Bradley
Café in the CryptKatie Bradley creates the perfect setting for Valentine's Day with her soaring voice, soulful blues harp and excellent musicians.
Great Sacred Music: Mozart Requiem
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).
Mozart by Candlelight
The Locrian Ensemble
Free Lunchtime Concert: Martynas Levickis (Accordion)
Martynas Levickis is one of the world’s leading exponents of the accordion.
Featured
Mozart Requiem by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsFounded by cellist Dietrich Bethge in 1988 from London’s leading musicians, London Octave aims to approach the baroque and classical repertoire in a fresh and energetic manner, often without a conductor.
Bach, Bruckner and Brahms by Candlelight
New London Singers are one of London’s most dynamic chamber choirs. Their repertoire includes music that is both broad and adventurous, including sacred and secular, Renaissance to contemporary.
Inspired to Follow: Art and the Bible Story
St Martin-in-the-FieldsFree Lunchtime Concert: Choral Scholars of St Martin-in-the-Fields
A selection of favourite twentieth century English choral and vocal music, including works by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Gerald Finzi.
Great Sacred Choral Classics: Allegri Miserere
St Martin-in-the-FieldsThe final installment of our three Great Sacred Choral Classics exploring the beautiful Miserere by Allegri, with St Martin's Voices
Abiding: Lent Course 2018
St Martin-in-the-FieldsFor this year’s Lent Course we will be using Ben Quash’s book Abiding as a resource for our study, prayer and reflection.
Great Sacred Music: Blest be the God of Love
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).
Sounds from the Screen
Covent Garden Sinfonia is one of the UK's foremost orchestras specialising in the performance of movie soundtracks and music live to screen. Conducted by Ben Palmer, they bring together some of the best-loved themes from films and television, including Schindler's List, La La Land, Downton Abbey, War Horse, American Beauty and Psycho.
Featured
Live Comedy in the Crypt
Free Lunchtime Concert: Mirjam Mesak (soprano) and Kristiina Rokashevich (piano)
The concert is produced by Embassy of Estonia as part of the Estonian centenary celebrations in the UK.
Bach Brandenburg Concertos By Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsSpecialising in the historically accurate performance of music from the 18th century, the Feinstein Ensemble’s concerts and recordings of the Baroque repertoire have been acclaimed both in the UK and internationally.
Come and Sing: Highlights of Handel
St Martin-in-the-FieldsEver thought it would be fun to say you’ve sung where Handel and Mozart have performed before you? Join St Martin’s Voices for this ‘Come and Sing’ workshop under the baton of our Director of Music Dr Andrew Earis.
Sound of St Martin’s: Ave Maria – Choral Music by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsSt Martin’s Chorus sing choral music by Tavener, Parry and Dove, including a performance of Rachmaninov’s Ave Maria from ‘All Night Vigil’.
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Sound of St Martin’s: Handel Messiah
St Martin-in-the-FieldsSt Martin’s Voices performs a stunning concert of Handel famous Messiah, conducted by Andrew Earis.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Emily Sun (Violin)
Representing Making Music.
The Fabulations
Café in the CryptWith a repertoire ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to Stevie Wonder to Michael Jackson, The Fabulations are one of those rare bands who are equally at home performing jazz/swing classics from the 40s and 50s, soul and disco anthems, or recent chart hits.
Great Sacred Music: Guide me, O thou Great Redeemer
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).
Mozart Requiem by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsRalph Allwood MBE, a former Associate Music Director of the Brandenburg Choral Festival of London, brings two of his fabulous choirs to the 2018 Spring Series.
Rachmaninov Vespers by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsThe Choir of Royal Holloway and conductor Rupert Gough return to the Brandenburg Choral Festival of London with this hour-long concert of music inspired by eventide.
Sound of St Martin’s: Vivaldi Four Seasons
Charlotte Scott and Brandenburg Sinfonia perform Vivaldi’s famous Four Seasons, and other popular instrumental classics, conducted by Andrew Earis.
Time to Talk
A service of Reflection for Those Affected by Suicide.
Baroque Extravaganza by Candlelight
The Festive Orchestra of London was formed in 1990 to perform the masterpieces of the Baroque in and around London.
Schools Service
St Martin-in-the-FieldsAn annual celebration of the two schools founded at St Martin-in-the-Fields.
Theology Group
St Martin-in-the-FieldsAn opportunity to reflect theologically on issues of the day and questions of forever with Revd Dr Sam Wells.
The Passing Show: Adoration Paintings of London by Ed Gray
In the Foyer St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London, LondonPainter of London life Ed Gray exhibits his paintings of everyday London life. Gray seeks out the spectacular in the ordinary with his sketchbook to create layered panoramas infused with London mythology and the grit of the urban experience.
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Brahms Requiem by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsThe Medici Choir return to the Festival for this musical feast at St Martin's. In the first half, works spanning from the Baroque era, with Henry Purcell's Oh God, thou art my God, to the present day with several works by the choir's principal conductor and composer-in-residence, John Baird.
John Donegan Quartet
Modern and traditional jazz with a hint of soul and funk.
Great Sacred Music: International Women’s Day
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).
Featured
Bach, Handel and Vivaldi 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.
Bach Brandenburg Concertos by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsLondon Concertante is one of the finest chamber ensembles in the country, its players brought together through a shared passion for chamber music.
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
St Martin-in-the-FieldsTrafalgar Sinfonia was founded in the early 90s by its Musical Director, Ivor Setterfield. Formerly known as the New London Soloists Orchestra, it has built a reputation as one of London’s most dynamic and accomplished ensembles.
Compline for Lent
St Martin-in-the-FieldsSung by the Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields and directed by Tom Williams.
Miss Hoodoo and the Delta Boys
Café in the CryptMiss Hoodoo and the Delta Boys feature hard-hitting vocals, heavy-weight horns and a tight rhythm section.
Great Sacred Music: The Wilderness
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).
Bach Chamber Masterpieces by Candlelight
Specialising in the historically accurate performance of music from the 18th century, the Feinstein Ensemble’s concerts and recordings of the Baroque repertoire have been acclaimed both in the UK and internationally.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Gabriella Jones (Harp) Juan Antonio Garcia (Harp)
Representing Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.
Fauré Requiem 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.
Archbishop Romero Service
St Martin-in-the-FieldsAn ecumenical service to mark the 38th anniversary of the martyrdom of Archbishop Oscar Romero
Mini Maestro Family Concert: Marvellous Mozart, Heroic Handel
St Martin-in-the-FieldsCome on a journey through Mozart's marvelous symphony and hear the instruments telling a story - with a sprinkling of Handel's Water Music.
Mozart Symphony No 40 by Candlelight
American-born British conductor John Landor has been Music Director of London Musical Arts Orchestra since its formation in 1985.
Inspired to Follow: Art and the Bible Story
St Martin-in-the-FieldsFree Lunchtime Concert: Güray BAŞOL
St Martin’s Embassy and Cultural Institute Series.
St Martin’s Chamber Music Competition Final 2018
In the exciting final to the St Martin’s Chamber Music Competition 2017, three ensembles will compete for the Grand Prize.
Mississippi Swamp Dogs
Café in the CryptTake in some hot New Orleans hot New Orleans grooves and blistering blues.
Great Sacred Music: World Water Day
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).
Bach, Handel, Vivaldi by Candlelight
Trafalgar Sinfonia was founded in the early 90s by its Musical Director, Ivor Setterfield. Formerly known as the New London Soloists Orchestra, it has built a reputation as one of London’s most dynamic and accomplished ensembles.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Matthew Odell (Piano)
Pianists of the World Series
Bach Violin Concertos by Candlelight
Violin/Director Joshua Fisher leads and performs Bach’s violin concertos.
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
Join Catherine Manson and the Festive Orchestra of London for a performance of Vivaldi’s thrilling “Four Seasons.”
Parish Eucharist with Palm Sunday Procession
St Martin-in-the-FieldsThe Eucharist (or Holy Communion or Mass) is the central act of Christian worship. This week we celebrate Palm Sunday with a procession with palms, led by a donkey, into church and a dramatised reading of the Passion Gospel.
From Creation to Salvation
St Martin-in-the-FieldsA beautiful 45 minute service of words and music, telling the story of salvation as we enter into Holy Week.
Free Lunchtime Concert: Alke Quartet
Park Lane Group Young Artists.
Alternative Stations of the Cross
A service for Holy Week.
Meditation on the Cross (DSC and Lightwell)
The meditative service for Holy Week.
A Concert for Holy Week: Will Todd Passion Music
St Martin-in-the-FieldsWill Todd conducts St Martin's Chorus and the Choral Scholars of St Martin-in-the-Fields in the world première his Passion Music.
Bread for the World in Holy Week
St Martin-in-the-FieldsA weekly informal Eucharist on Wednesdays to deepen the life of the St Martin’s community, through prayer, music, word and reflection. Followed by fellowship.
The Fabulations
With a repertoire ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to Stevie Wonder to Michael Jackson, The Fabulations are one of those rare bands who are equally at home performing jazz/swing classics from the 40s and 50s, soul and disco anthems, or recent chart hits.
Great Sacred Music: A Sequence for Holy Week
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).
Maundy Thursday Liturgy
Maundy Thursday Liturgy with foot washing followed by the silent vigil of the watch until 10.00pm.
Good Friday Service for All Ages
An all age service for Holy Week.
Good Friday Three Hours
A Cross in the Heart of God from the Foundation of the World: a service of reflections on the passion of Christ.
Sound of St Martin’s: Bach St John Passion
St Martin-in-the-FieldsAndrew Earis directs St Martin’s Voices and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields in this stunning performance of Bach’s magnificent St John’s Passion.
