Event archive 2016
CAVATINA Family Concert: Piatti Quartet
Saturday 5 November 2016 at 3.00pm at St John's Downshire Hill
A one hour concert designed for YOUNG PEOPLE, aged 5 - 100 !
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Raphael Wallfisch cello
The English Chamber Orchestra
James Sherlock conductor
Sunday 6 November 2016 at 7.00pm at Hampstead Parish Church
One of Britain's most acclaimed cellists joins forces with its most recorded orchestra for a special concert in memory of Ian Macdonald-Hay. Proceeds will be donated to Marie Curie Hospice, Hampstead
Stephen Hough piano
Monday 7 November 2016 at 7.30pm at St John's Downshire Hill
One of the most distinctive artists of his generation, Stephen Hough combines a distinguished career as a pianist with those of composer and writer. Named by The Economist as one of Twenty Living Polymaths, Hough was the first classical performer to be awarded a MacArthur Fellowship. Stephen Hough is donating his fee for this concert to the Irene Taylor Trust / Music in Prisons 
Laura van der Heijden cello
Petr Limonov piano
Thursday 10 November 2016 at 7.30pm at St John's Downshire Hill
"At 19, van der Heijden reveals exceptional maturity... the beauty and clarity of her tone, even and sensitively weighted bow contact, and an unlaboured expressive palette making for an elegant performance." - The Australian newspaper
on Laura's performance at the inaugural season of BBC Proms Australia in April 2016
Anthony Marwood violin
Aleksandar Madžar piano
Saturday 12 November 2016 at 7.30pm at St John's Downshire Hill
Renowned British violinist Anthony Marwood, recently appointed Guest Artistic Leader of the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra, is admired by audiences and critics around the globe for his exceptional artistry and passionate performances. Here he is joined by the celebrated Serbian pianist Aleksandar Madžar. The duo have acclaimed recordings on the Wigmore Live label.
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BIRDSONG | CAN YR ADAR
by Gwilym Simcock, Kizzy Crawford and Sinfonia Cymru
Monday 14 November 2016 at 7.30pm at St John's Downshire Hill
Pianist and jazz composer Gwilym Simcock collaborates with Welsh/Bajan artist Kizzy Crawford and an ensemble from leading Welsh chamber orchestra Sinfonia Cymru to create a special collection of newly composed music. Birdsong / Can Yr Adar brings the Welsh rainforest to the stage through a live orchestral fusing of soul-folk and jazz. This special project tours venues across Wales this November. The Hampstead performance will be the ONLY opportunity to hear it in England.
Funded by the Arts Council of Wales, Sinfonia Cymru & RSPB Cymru
and is also part of the 2016 EFG London Jazz Festival 
Arditti Quartet
Tuesday 15 November 2016 at 7.30pm at St John's Downshire Hill
The world-renowned quartet, in a rare small festival appearance, playing works by three of the greatest contemporary British composers.
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Alfred Hitchcock's The Lodger
with live improvisation by Gwilym Simcock
Thursday 17 November 2016 at 7.30pm at St John's Downshire Hill
Ivor Novello stars in this classic 1927 silent film, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. With live improvisatory accompaniment by pianist / composer extraordinaire Gwilym Simcock.
This screening will use the 2012 BFI restoration, awarded 5 stars by The Guardian, and about which Kevin Maher of The Times has said: "Gorgeous... Hitchcock's most underrated movie ... has just become even more beautiful, more devious and more emotionally satisfying..."
Also part of the 2016 EFG London Jazz Festival
Yaron Herman duo
Saturday 19 November 2016 at 7.30pm at St John's Downshire Hill
Paris-based Israeli jazz master and Blue Note label artist, Yaron Herman (piano), performing with the musician he considers his musical alter ego, Ziv Ravitz (drums).
Also part of the 2016 EFG London Jazz Festival
Christmas Oratorio by J S Bach
James Sherlock conductor
Hampstead Parish Church Choir
Ensemble Passio baroque orchestra
Alison Bury leader
Sunday 20 November 2016 at 7.00pm at Hampstead Parish Church
Presented in association with HPC Friends of the Music
Bach's seasonal masterpiece, Parts 1, 2, 3 & 6
Proceeds will be donated to Marie Curie Hospice, Hampstead
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