Forthcoming concerts in 2024
'Perspectives' October Saturday 19th at 7pm
St Bartholomew's Church, Sydenham, 4 Westwood Hill, London SE26 6QR
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Programme to include Mozart Piano Quartet in Eb, Dohnanyi String Trio and a new commission from Joseph Phibbs funded by the Vaughan Williams Foundation.
Details at www.ensemble26.com Tickets in advance or on the door
'Triquetra' with the Catriona Bourne Trio
October Thursday 24th at 6pm
University Women's Club, 2 Audley Square, Mayfair, W1K 1DB
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An evening of jazz with special guest Alyn Shipton.
Pre-concert talk with myself and Alyn about his life in jazz at 6pm followed by a concert of celtic inspired jazz from the Catriona Bourne Trio at 7pm.
Supper is at 8pm in the dining room. You can book for either the concert/ talk, or both supper and concert/ talk.
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Booking in advance is essential. Please call the University Women's Club on 0207 499 2268
'Autumn Reflections' October Tuesday 29th at 7pm
St Christopher's Care Centre SE26 6DZ
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Autumn reflections - a clarinet and piano recital with Birce Kayhan (Purcell School of Music)
Up and coming young star clarinetist Birce Kayhan and pianist Eleanor Meynell will take you on a reflective journey through some beautiful mellow music perfect for an autumn evening. In this special recital of well-known works for clarinet, Birce will demonstrate some more unusual pieces and showcase some special effects that might surprise you!
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Programme to include Schumann’s Fantasiestücke and Scenes from Childhood.
No need to book! Tickets on the door. Suggested donations of £10-£15
'Sonority' November Sunday 17th at 6.30pm
Ignition Brewery, Sydenham High Street, Sydenham, SE26
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Tibetan bowls, steel pan, 2 violins, piano and voice.
A mixture of plainchant and folksongs, with Tibetan bowls and other exotic instruments creating a powerful mystical atmopshere and soothing soundscape to calm the senses.
www.ensemble26.com Tickets in advance or on the door
Music and singing for dementia
Saturdays monthly
Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Rd, London SE3 7SE
For anyone who is caring for someone with dementia, or knows anyone with dementia living in the Greenwich area, do let them know about these uplifting and personalized music sessions at Mycenae House Charlton, I run them monthly and the next one is this coming Saturday October 5th Dates: October 5th, November 9th, December 7th, January 18th and February 15th 2025.
No need to book - just turn up! All families welcome, children too. It is very informal and inclusive and features percussion, dance, singing, tea and chat. All round, lovely times!
enSEmble26 at Christmas
December Wednesday 11th at 7pm
St Bartholomew's Church, Sydenham, 4 Westwood Hill, London SE26 6QR
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enSEmble26 return for their annual musical celebration of Christmas! www.ensemble26.com
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The Snowman
December Saturday 21st at 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm
​St Bartholomew's church
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Performances 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm enSEmble26's sell out production of Raymond Briggs'
Narrated by Susie Riddell and with the original music played by some of London's best musicians book early to avoid disappointment! Book tickets at www.ensemble26.com