St Martin’s Voices: Ikon of Light
John Tavener’s austerely beautiful ‘Ikon of Light’ is an expression of uncreated light. Inspired by St Simeon’s Hymn to the Holy Spirit, this piece is infused with the music of Orthodox worship. The string music played by the Piatti Quartet represents the…
The Gesualdo Six: The Wishing Tree
The perfect intimate summer programme: beautiful music from the roots of singing to the flowering of the choral tradition, interwoven with settings of traditional folksongs and madrigals on seasonal themes of nature, birds – and summer romance. The Gesualdo Six present an…
Handelmania in Dublin: Water Music and more
In 1742, an eccentric character called Mr Charles travelled to Dublin and attempted to make a fortune through putting on performances of Handel’s music while the composer himself was in the city. This performance reconstructs a hugely entertaining concert given in Dublin’s…
The 12 Ensemble: Les Illuminations
The 12 Ensemble are a vibrant band who are re-energising the UK classical music scene. Their summer concert opens with Radiohead member Jonny Greenwood’s hypnotic composition Water, a gorgeous meditative piece incorporating the hypnotic drone sounds of two Indian tanpuras. The award-winning…
Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Federico Colli
Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, written in 1785 during his time in Vienna, was premiered by the composer as soloist in one of his very popular concerts featuring his new pieces. A contrasting work to his dramatic D minor…
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra: Bach, Handel and Telemann
The Oxford Philharmonic returns to St Martin-in-the-Fields for music gleaming and glinting with baroque splendour. The Orchestra’s Solo Horn Radek Baborák leads the Orchestra in some of Handel’s most stately ceremonial works – including both his Water and Fireworks music – and…
A Night at the Opera by Candlelight
An evening of popular arias and choruses from great operas, including works by Puccini, Verdi and Bizet. Programme to include Offenbach – Barcarolle: Belle nuit, ô nuit d’amour from Les Contes d’Hoffmann Verdi – Bella figlia dell’amore from Rigoletto Bizet – Habanera…
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra: Baroque Favourites
Concertmaster Tamás András and members of the Oxford Philharmonic bring you captivating jewels from the musical baroque. From the contemplative beauty of Pachelbel’s Canon and Albinoni’s Adagio, to Vivaldi’s exuberant bassoon concerto played by OPO Solo Bassoon Bence Bogányi, to the energetic…
Baroque Classics by Candlelight
Join St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble for an hour-long programme of beautiful Baroque classics, including works by Bach, Handel and Vivaldi. Highlights include Spring and Summer from Vivaldi’s iconic Four Seasons, and Handel’s Water Music, a joyful showcase of Baroque vibrancy and variety…
