Ex Cathedra: Latin American Baroque – Ritual, 1631
Jeffrey Skidmore and Ex Cathedra have pioneered the rediscovery of the vibrant sounds of South American Baroque music – a fusion of music from Europe, Africa and South America. The iconic Inca liturgy ‘Hanac pachap cussicuinin’ – the oldest printed polyphony in…
The English Concert: Bach Mass in B minor
In all of choral music, there’s no summit mightier than Johann Sebastian Bach’s tremendous B Minor Mass. But few masterpieces reward the effort more gloriously, and few ensembles are better-equipped to approach it than the pioneering early music ensemble The English Concert….
Windborne – Music of Midwinter
Due to demand, the performance has been moved from the Crypt to the Church. US folk quartet Windborne is an internationally acclaimed group of vocal chameleons who specialise in close harmony singing, shifting effortlessly between drastically different styles of traditional music. Their…
The Tallis Scholars: Palestrina & Pärt
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina and Arvo Pärt: two masters of sacred music, separated by five centuries and half a continent, but united by the purity, emotion and spiritual power of their work. For more than half a century, the Tallis Scholars have…
Dunedin Consort: Handel Susanna
“Deceitful wolves, who left in truth’s defence / Wrong the high trust, and prey on innocence!” Susanna is beautiful, virtuous and unshakably faithful to her warrior husband. But after duty calls him to arms, she’s left defenceless – and when law itself…
Iestyn Davies: Lamento – Sweet Sorrow
It soars, it shines, and it leaves listeners grasping for words. “It was as good as you are likely to hear, ever” said The Observer of the astonishing voice of countertenor Iestyn Davies, and in his Gramophone award-nominated 2021 album Lamento he…
Crypt Close-Ups: The Gesualdo Six – Fading
Grab a drink and get close-up to artists performing by candlelight in St Martin’s dramatic crypt. These informal concerts are immersive and atmospheric and are a great way to experience sublime music in a whole new way, in the intimate candlelit surroundings…
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Join St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble for a captivating performance of timeless works by Mozart and Beethoven. The elegant architecture of St Martin’s provides the perfect setting for the poised playfulness of Mozart’s chamber music, alongside works by Whitlock, Price and Elgar. Acclaimed…
Eeshar Singh and Shahbaz Hussain: Indian Music by Candlelight
Prepare to be transported on a sonic journey through the rich traditions of Indian classical music, set against the backdrop of the candlelit splendour of one of London’s most iconic venues. Join us for an ethereal evening featuring the sublime melodies of…
