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.
A concert full of passion and virtuosic flare, pianist Rupert Egerton-Smith returns with Grieg’s sweeping piano concerto, accompanied by Rachmaninov’s gorgeous second symphony. Join us as we fill the abbey with romantic music at its most glorious. Plus motets from OSJ Voices.
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.
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.
Following the great success of this concert last year, another inclusive evening of inspirational music-making featuring two amazing pianists: Derek Paravicini and Ashleigh Turley.
They are joined by other young musicians across the spectrum of neurodiversity. With Poppy McGhee violin.
(Lucy Illingworth, winner of Channel 4's The Piano, is no longer able to take part in this event.)