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Programme to include
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op.58

Ever wondered what makes a great concerto so powerful? Get up close and personal with the most well-loved piano works at Piano Explored where Howard Shelley provides a unique window into the inner workings of the music.  

These one-hour concerts are ideal for a midday culture fix. Howard acts as your musical tour guide, starting things off by talking you through the music, sharing stories, fun facts and moments to listen out for.  

Next, it’s time to sit back and enjoy the concerto, with Howard’s world-class playing alongside a full orchestra. And with two concertos each concert, it’s a great chance to hear a long-time favourite as well as discovering something new. 

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a classical connoisseur or completely new to the genre – no prior knowledge is needed. Expect electrifying performances, fun-filled storytelling, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.  

 

Anyone studying or working at school or university can get an ‘Education ticket’ for £10. Please bring suitable ID with you on the day to show at the door. All tickets can be bought on the door, as well as online. 

Doors will open at 12.30pm for a concert start time of 12:45pm. Please note that you will not be able to enter the church before 12.30pm. As there is very limited space to wait indoors, we would encourage you to arrive as close to 12.30pm as possible. 

LMP brass Ensemble

Your favourite holiday tunes get a bold, brassy twist in this feel-good Christmas concert in Upper Norwood. Featuring top-tier performances from some of the UK’s finest brass musicians and choirs, this dazzling show is guaranteed to kick off your festive season in style. 

From timeless carols to Mariah Carey anthems, this extravaganza won’t just knock your socks off; it’ll take your shoes and trousers with it too.  

And this isn’t a sit-back-and-watch kind of event; you’ll be part of the action as you belt out your favourite carols and descants alongside the choirs in the beautiful setting of St John’s, Upper Norwood.  

This unforgettable holiday experience will leave the whole family humming all the way home – and craving more of those irresistibly cheeky trombone slides.

Alan Thomas trumpet/director 
Croydon SDA Gospel Choir
Tiffin Choirs 

Your favourite holiday tunes get a bold, brassy twist in this feel-good Christmas spectacular. Featuring top-tier performances from some of the UK’s finest brass musicians and choirs, this dazzling show is guaranteed to kick off your festive season in style. 

From timeless carols to Mariah Carey anthems and goosebump-worthy gospel, this extravaganza won’t just knock your socks off; it’ll take your shoes and trousers with it too. Don’t be surprised if the performance spills off the stage – a roaming brass player might just appear by your side as the chorography brings the music right into the audience… 

And this isn’t a sit-back-and-watch kind of event. With the mighty Smith Square Hall organ and a dedicated chorus to back you up, you’ll be part of the action as you belt out your favourite carols and descants outside of a church setting.  

Add some immersive lighting and a feast of festive visuals and you’ve got an unforgettable holiday experience that’ll leave you humming all the way home – and craving more of those irresistibly cheeky trombone slides.  

 

Simon Blendis violin/speaker
Alasdair Lawson-Dick wine expert/speaker
Richard Madely auctioneer 

Tasting Notes redefines the classic wine tasting experience. Enjoy the fusion of wine and music as you’re served a selection of canapés and 5 quality wines which have been thoughtfully paired with string quartets. Whether you’re a connoisseur or a newcomer, you’ll be made to feel welcome as our wine and music experts guide you through the evening with friendly and informative spoken introductions to enhance your tasting experience. 

After the tasting – and included in the price of your ticket – you can participate in a high-paced auction to win enviable prizes before continuing your evening down in the Crypt where there’s live jazz music until late. 

This Tasting Notes is centred around the Eastern French region of Burgundy. Small in land but big in character, the Burgundy region holds up to the theory that size really doesn’t matter. Home of the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Burgundy’s famously high-quality wines give the region a particularly strong influence in the wine world.

You will be sat on tables of 10 guests. We encourage you to book all tickets at the same time in one booking if you’d like to sit together. To book a group or full table, please ring LMP direct on 020 8686 1996 to secure your space. 

Please email [email protected] after you’ve placed your order if you have any additional seating requests. 

Please note that you must be over 18 to attend this event. 

Simon Blendis violin/speaker
Alasdair Lawson-Dick wine expert/speaker 

Tasting Notes redefines the classic wine tasting experience. Enjoy the fusion of wine and music as you’re served a selection of canapés and 5 quality wines which have been thoughtfully paired with string quartets. Whether you’re a connoisseur or a newcomer, you’ll be made to feel welcome as our wine and music experts guide you through the evening with friendly and informative spoken introductions to enhance your tasting experience. 

After the tasting – and included in the price of your ticket – you continue your evening down in the Crypt where there’s live jazz music until late.  

In this special edition 10th edition of Tasting Notes, we revisit your favourite wines and music from across the series. Expect to see some audience-favourites back in action as we celebrate Tasting Notes in (even more) style.

You will be sat on tables of 10 guests. We encourage you to book all tickets at the same time in one booking if you’d like to sit together.

To book a group or full table, please ring LMP direct on 020 8686 1996 to secure your space.   

Please email [email protected] after you’ve placed your order if you have any additional seating requests.   

Please note that you must be over 18 to attend this event. 

Mozart Divertimento in D major, K. 136
Mozart Divertimento in Bb major, K. 137
Mozart Divertimento in F, K. 138
JS Bach Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043
Bartok Romanian Folk Dances
Elgar Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20
Britten Simple Symphony, Op. 4

Simon Blendis leader

CMA Composers and Sarah Freestone W 
Jeff Moore Take Time
Grieg Hall of the Mountain King

Ruth Rogers leader
Students from Croydon Music and Arts 

Mozart ‘Overture’ from Don Giovanni, K.527
Mozart ‘In quali eccessi…Mi tradí quell-alma ingrata’ from Don Giovanni, K.527
Mozart Al desio, di chi t’adora K.577
Mozart Ballet Music from Idomeneo, K.366
Mozart ‘L’amerò sarò costante’ from Il re pastore, K.208
Mozart ‘Parto, parto, ma tu ben mio’ from La Clemenza di Tito, K.621
Mozart Symphony No.40 in G minor, K.550

Danielle de Niese soprano
Jonathan Bloxham conductor
Ruth Rogers leader

Join us for a marvellous evening featuring a selection of Mozart’s favourite songs and areas, sung by the soprano du jour, Danielle de Niese, together with the London Mozart Players. For years accolades have been heaped on this exceptional singer, including “The most sought-after soprano on the planet” (BBC Radio) and “A stage natural with a thrilling and bright soprano she can use for any effect she likes” (Wall Street Journal).

Famous not only for her divine singing but also her acting prowess, Danielle has a rich history of playing operatic roles – she played Hanna Glawari in the Merry Widow to great acclaim at Glyndebourne last year and has frequently created the quintessential Cleopatra in David McVicar’s classic production of Guilio Cesare. She also has a fine record performing Baroque music, including Poppea in L’incoronazione di Poppea, as well as more contemporary performances including Les Miserables on Broadway – her professional debut at the age of 18 playing Eponine.

While the final details are yet to be settled, the programme will comprise arias and songs by Mozart. What could be better?

Schubert ‘Quartettsatz’, D703
Vaughan Williams ‘On Wenlock Edge’
Shostakovich Piano Quintet in G minor, Op 57

Mark Le Brocq tenor
Anna Tilbrook piano

Vaughan Williams’s early masterpiece sets the words of A E Housman. Composed in 1909, ‘On Wenlock Edge’ provides an eerie foreshadowing to the many men lost in the Great War. Tenor Mark Le Brocq, who appeared with Welsh National Opera in its highly successful production of Britten’s ‘Death in Venice’, brings his unique perspective.

Pianist Anna Tilbrook joins the LMP for a work which writer Gerard McBurney described as ‘a chamber-music classic of the 20th century’.  Shostakovich’s work proved immediately popular with the public when it was first performed in September 1940.  It also won Shostakovich his first Stalin Prize, the highest decoration given at the time to the country’s most elite artists.