CRYPT CLASSICS

COFFEE, CAKE, AND FREE MUSIC

Join the musicians of the Royal College of Music in St John’s Smith Square’s crypt. While you have a coffee (and perhaps some of our rather delicious cakes), you can relax and listen to the live music provided. These concerts are free and are the perfect opportunity to enjoy some music with a light refreshment.

Charles Francis

thursday lunchtime concert

Charles Francis organ

Programme to include works by J.S. Bach, Liszt, Alkan, Franck, and Mendelssohn.

Working through some of the greatest composers of the 19th century, this concert will explore the relationship between music of both religious and secular influence.

Sun

Sung Service

Sung Service for Epiphanytide

Rev Graham Buckle celebant Floreat

Gilly French director Matthew Blaiden organ

Teatime Treats

Southbank Sinfonia

Join the musicians of Southbank Sinfonia for an afternoon of teatime delights. With music to suit all tastes, you’ll be tapping your toes in no time.

As well as a variety of music, there will be the chance for a singalong, and of course the all-important tea and biscuits.

Tickets are £5 and include the concert, a hot drink and a slice of cake.

Music And Flow

Vinyasa Yoga at Smith Square

Charlotte Taylor yoga instructor

Featuring live harp music, relax and unwind in our morning vinyasa sessions. With all levels welcome, St John’s is the perfect place to energise you and focus your breath, body, and mind.

Liturina

thursday lunchtime concert

Iain Hall recorder

Gabriella Jones baroque violin

Samuel Ng baroque cello & viola da gamba

Callum Anderson harpsichord Thu

Programme to include works by Telemann, Corelli, Couperin, and Handel.

Liturina perform music that represents the peak of the high Baroque era, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries.

Southbank Sinfonia

Journeys through Worlds

Southbank Sinfonia Owain Park conductor

Thu 19 January 7.00pm | £18, YF

Southbank Sinfonia

late night event

Eruptions of Sound and Colour

Southbank Sinfonia Nicholas Daniel conductor

Thu 19 January 9.00pm | £18, YF

LA MER ET L’ÎLE

Five Senses of Korea Ensemble La Mer et L’Île

Programme to include works by Myung-Whun Choi, June-Hee Lim, and Benjamin Britten.

Fri 20 January 7.30pm | £30, £20, YF

Hear works by Javier Álvarez, John Woolrich, Diana Burrell, and Philip Glass.

Performed in the round, enjoy perpetual motion, syncopation, and intricately playful melodies.

Mark Simpson Geysir Mozart Serenade No.10 in Bb major, K.361/370a

Performed in the round, embark on a tour de force of colours and textures.

Five Senses of Korea - Special collaboration of eastern and western instruments filled with Korean heritage and classical music.

Diverse Programming Panel Talk

Roger Wilson black lives in music

Gabriella Di Laccio donne, women in music

Lloyd Coleman paraorchestra

Amanda Parker host

Millie Lihoreau panelist

Tue 24 January 6.00pm | £10

Crypt Classics

with students from the Royal College of Music

Join our panel of experts to discuss, learn, and think about the different ways to plan a performance. A complimentary drink will be served after the talk.

Our Crypt Classics series showcases phenomenal young performers from the Royal College of Music for a unique and intimate relaxed performance experience in St John’s Smith Square’s crypt.

Thu 26 January 11.00am | Free Admission