The Woodford Singers present a musical programme based on Living Landscapes with the Heron String Quartet at St Gabriel's Church Aldersbrook on May 19th at 5 pm
Local saxophonist, Melanie Henry and the Opus Sax quartet, present a programme of trios, quartets and quintets written, or transcribed, for the saxophone. With influences of Baroque, Medieval, folk and jazz and featuring composers such as Felix Mendelssohn, Percy Grainger, Mick Foster, George Gershwin, Gordon Goodwin and Althea Talbot Howard, expect an evening of entertaining listening … Continue reading "St Mary’s Music Festival: Sax Collective"
Celebrating St Mary’s organ and the organists of the Parish, past and present The afternoon will begin with a talk about the Parish of Wanstead organists of the past – some famous, some with “interesting” lives, one buried in the church yard at St Mary’s, two who are relatives of current choir members This … Continue reading "St Mary’s Music Festival: Celebrating St Mary’s organ and organists"
Specially commissioned for 2024 St Mary’s Music Festival, All Rest will offer an itinerant, site-specific performance portraying a fictional dreamscape about the people dwelling in St Mary the Virgin, Wanstead. Six characters and a chorus of ghosts will take the audience on a journey through the grounds, the graveyard and St Mary’s Church, offering a … Continue reading "St Mary’s Music Festival : All Rest"
An eve-of-Fringe special event featuring classical, folk and experimental music to get things started. For the past two years local opera star Lucy Crowe OBE and husband Joe Walters continued their lockdown street concert legacy in the beautiful surroundings of St Mary’s. This year the music goes on – they will perform alongside local musician … Continue reading "Lucy and Joe’s Fringe Charivari"
Innovative harpist, composer and poet, Ricardo Curbelo combines traditional music from a variety of Latin American countries, together with his own, spellbinding compositions on harp, cuatro, and vocals. Vibrant, energetic and jazzy pieces contrast with more classical, enchanting melodies and tender songs. He is delighted to share this concert at St Gabriel’s for the Wanstead … Continue reading "Music from Latin America and Spain with Ricardo Curbelo and Adrian Azuelo"
Your local band of countrified, rock, soul and popster troubadours are playing live to start off the Fringe. This is the September leg of their world tour, mostly based in Wanstead and Forest Gate. So come along and cut a rug. Please note change of venue – this will now be at Wanstead Golf Club.
Join award-winning composers – Anastasia Nikki Forova, Jess Kennedy and Asa Lindstrom, all Walthamstow based – for a unique blend of original instrumental, film and singer-songwriter music. This concert will present “Journey of the Heart”, a collaboration performed on piano, violin, cello and four voices. Emotive compositions alternate with powerful releases and soaring melodies, combining … Continue reading "Recital: Journey of the Heart"
A selection of Jazz standards from the great American song book with the Jon Howells Trio
A room to listen, a room to discover, and another room to escape the noises of life. The Music Rooms is a series of concerts offering a fresh listening experience in the heart of Wanstead, presenting eclectic musical programmes and extraordinary musicians. These concerts aim to offer a cosy headspace to reflect and explore through … Continue reading "Recital: Five Rooms"
Wanstead Parish invite you to this unique service at 6pm on Sunday 15th September at Christ Church, Wanstead. Relax and enjoy a candlelit service and an evening of jazz provided … Continue reading "Jazz Vespers"
A room to listen, a room to discover, and another room to escape the noises of life. The Music Rooms is a series of concerts offering a fresh listening experience in the heart of Wanstead, presenting eclectic musical programmes and extraordinary musicians. These concerts aim to offer a cosy headspace to reflect and explore through … Continue reading "Lunchtime recital: Harp Trip"
Recital by Juilliard and Royal College of Music-trained pianist, Yuki Negishi, with interval (refreshments in the church hall). Programme: Beethoven Sonata in C sharp minor Op.27 No.2 “Moonlight” (15’) Chopin Nocturne in C sharp minor Op.posth. (3’) Chopin Polonasie in C minor Op.40 No.2 (8’) Rachmaninoff Preludes in D major and G minor Op.23 No.4 … Continue reading "Yuki Negishi Piano Recital"
For the discerning music lover! Dive into the best of Soul, Funk, Rare Groove, and Boogie at The Duke in Wanstead. Dance the night away with the biggest crowd in Wanstead and enjoy special cocktail and beer deals. See you on the dancefloor!
All Rest is an original, immersive opera experience portraying a fictional dreamscape about the people dwelling in St Mary’s historic graveyard on Overton Drive. Six characters and a chorus of … Continue reading "All Rest (5pm)"
