SJE Arts

Ding, dong, merrily on high! OSJ Voices will raise the roof in this festive evening of wide-ranging music celebrating Christmas.

A seasonal classic performed by renowned soloists, backed by the full forces of the Orchestra of St. John’s and the OSJ Voices. Join us for a festive performance of Handel’s great oratorio, The Messiah.

Marking 150 years since the birth of one of Britain’s most beloved composers, this joyous concert features some of Vaughan Williams lesser known gems, alongside staples of the English classical repertoire. Bringing to life the Lark Ascending is the exceptional teenage violinist Poppy McGhee, a multi award-winning star of the future. She is joined by OSJ Voices for this evening of celebration, music and song.

Sit back and enjoy, as OSJ Artist in Residence Rupert Egerton-Smith returns to perform a romantic piano favourite, Grieg’s much-loved concerto. Experience Debussy’s evocative Clair de lune. The evening culminates in the Peer Gynt Suite, with the Orchestra of St John’s ready to transport you to the hall of the mountain king and beyond.

Celebrate Easter with an evening of Mozart’s most sacred music, including his magnificent oratorio, performed by renowned soloists and backed by the full forces of the Orchestra of St. John’s and the OSJ Voices. They are joined by award-winning sisters Fiona and Jean Kelly, who will perform Mozart’s divine Concerto for Flute and Harp, the only piece he wrote for the harp.

The sublime beauty and simple power of music is showcased in this evening’s concert. Soprano Ilona Domnich, described by Opera Now as having a voice of ‘silken beauty’, joins the orchestra and OSJ Voices to perform two pieces from the German Austrian greats Brahms and Strauss on a theme of farewell, serenity and peace.