Lunchtime Recital Series |
Thursdays and Saturdays | 13:05 | Free Entry
St Alfege Church presents free lunchtime recitals every Thursday and Saturday at 13:05.
We have a close and longstanding relationship with Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and many of these concerts are performed by students from the institution, particularly on Thursdays.
Our Saturday programmes tend to draw from a wider net, showcasing a variety of local, national, and international talent that encompasses many genres and disciplines.
The musical and artistic journey of this historic building spans many centuries; as The Heart of Greenwich, the St Alfege Church team is committed to being vibrant stewards of this ongoing story for artists and audiences alike. We welcome new ideas, feedback, and thoughts on how we might better serve the artistic needs of this community.
If you are interested in performing in this series, if you wish to propose a concert/event outside of this series, or if you are interested in engaging creatively with the church in any other way, we would be very happy to discuss your proposed performance/idea and the suitability of St Alfege Church as a venue with you.
Please contact Rhian Davies, our Concerts and Recitals Coordinator, for further information.
FEBRUARY |
Thursday 6 February | 13.05 | Free
Trinity Laban Harp Department |
Georgiana Rosioru-Carp | Harp
Catherine Rajhans | Harp
Elizabeth Rajhans | Harp
Melody Cheung | Harp
Claudia Smith | Clarinet
PROGRAMME |
Handel | Organ Concerto in B-flat major, HWV 294
i. Andante allegro
Carlos Salzedo | 3 Morceaux pour Harpe Seule, Op. 30
iii. Variations sur in thème dans le style ancien
Henriette Renié | Danse des lutins
Park Stickney | Pedal Etudes for Double-Action Pedal Harp
ii. Left Alone
iii. Just Right
Paul Reade | Suite from The Victorian Kitchen Garden
i. Prelude
ii. Spring
iii. Mists
iv. Exotica
v. Summer
Saturday 8 February | 13.05 | Free
Erdesz Viola Trio |
Rivka Golani | Viola
Yohei Nakajima | Viola
Gábor Somfai | Viola
PROGRAMME |
William Boyce | Prelude and Fugue
Beethoven (arranged by Lionel Tertis) | Trio in C major, Op. 87
Shostakovich | 5 Pieces (arranged for 3 violas)
i. Prelude. Moderato
ii. Gavotte. Tranquillo, molto leggiero
iii. Elegy. Andantino
iv. Waltz. Tempo di valse, moderato
v. Polka. Vivace
Dvořák | Miniatures, Op. 75a
i. Cavatina. Moderato
ii. Cappricio. Poco allegro
iii. Romance. Allegro
iv. Elegie. Larghetto
Thursday 13 February | 13.05 | Free
Trinity Laban CoLab Projects | Week 1
Project No. 121 | Frauenliebe und leben: Who was she, and where did she go?
Robert Schumann's iconic song cycle charts the passage of time through the stages of one woman's life. From meeting her love, marrying, having a child, and finally losing her love, we share a whole life experience with her. Yet, she remains unpredictable and elusive, her story unfinished.
Who was she? What happened to her after the final song? Why didn't Schumann set the final Chamisso poem which answers this question? With whom did she confide as she passed through her life from song to song, one major life event after another?
As we explore her character, we will find responses through other songs we know and love, from art song to opera aria, cabaret, and pop, and perhaps improvisation. As we interweave these responses around the original songs, a portrait might well emerge, or perhaps she will remain a mystery...
Project No. 17 | Melodies Through Time: A Band's Journey in Gaming Music
Embark on a musical journey through time, exploring the evolution of game music across decades. Dive into the most iconic songs of each era, tracing the melodies that defined their time. Uncover the nostalgic tunes that shaped gaming history, from retro classics to modern masterpieces collaborating in a band setting.
Whether you're into retro game music, modern hits, or anything in between, your unique style and talents will enrich our musical journey together. Let's create something special that reflects the diversity and creativity of all our band members.
Saturday 15 February | 13.05 | Free
Krassimira Jeliazkova-Jones | Violin
Mine Dogantan Dack | Piano
Thursday 20 February | 13.05 | Free
Trinity Laban CoLab Projects | Week 2
Project No. 109 | The New Simplicity Project
A new suite of music and dance informed by the New Simplicity movement of the late 1970s and Stockhausen’s Zodiac composition Tierkreis. We will journey to another time, exploring improvisation, unconventional use of triadic harmony, simple melodies, and everyday movements.
Project No. 108 | Lauf der Zeit: Passage of Time, Brahms' Liebeslieder Waltzes
Brahms held a deep passion for amateur and community music making. The Liebeslieder Waltzes are one of the most enduring examples of this. During his lifetime, these songs would often be choral pieces. In the present day, they are performed in concert halls for SATB soloists and piano duet. All very serious. We forget they are WALTZES: to celebrate love across the full passage of time in our lives.
Saturday 22 February | 13.05 | Free
Pearce Faucher | Piano
PROGRAMME |
J.S. Bach | Prelude and Fugue in B-flat minor, BWV 867
Mozart | Fantasia in C minor, K. 475
Mozart | Sonata in C major, K.330
Beethoven | Bagatelles, Op.126
Thursday 27 February | 13.05 | Free
Voices of Nature, Keyboard and Voice Festival | Concert 2: Nature’s Echos
Focusing on new works written by Trinity Laban composers especially for the Festival, this programme will travel through the elements, emotions, and scenes inspired by nature.
MARCH |
Saturday 1 March | 13.05 | Free
Trio Fantaisie | Flutes and Piano Trio
PROGRAMME |
J.S. Bach | Adagio from Trio Sonata in G, BWV 1038
W.F. Bach | Trio Sonata in D
i. Allegro ma non troppo
ii. Largo
iii. Vivace
E. Köhler | Second Concert Duet on a Melody by Chopin, Op. 68
C. Saint-Saëns (by F. Rothe/Trio Fantaisie) | Odelette, Op. 162 - arranged for 2 flutes and piano
J. Ibert | Aria
F. Doppler | Andante and Rondo, Op. 25
Thursday 6 March | 13.05 | Free
Voices of Nature, Keyboard and Voice Festival | Concert 6: Trinity Laban Show Choir
Trinity Laban’s Musical Theatre students perform a programme for massed voices, reflecting the festival theme of Nature.
Saturday 8 March | 13.05 | Free
NO CONCERT | Women in St Alfege Heritage Event
Thursday 13 March | 13.05 | Free
Trinity Laban Opera Scenes Excerpts |
Trinity Laban singers present a concert selection from their upcoming Opera Scenes performances.
Saturday 15 March | 13.05 | Free
NO CONCERT | Wedding
Thursday 20 March | 13.05 | Free
Philip Jones Brass Ensemble Competition |
Featuring Trinity Laban brass ensembles competing live for the coveted Philip Jones brass prize.
Saturday 22 March | 13.05 | Free
Jennifer Lee | Piano
Thursday 27 March | 13.05 | Free
Trinity Laban Guitar Ensemble |
A selection of chamber works for guitar, and music for massed guitars, directed by Head of Guitar, Graham Devine.
Saturday 29 March | 13.05 | Free
TBC |
APRIL |
Thursday 3 April | 13.05 | Free
Trinity Laban Chamber Musicians |
Saturday 5 April | 13.05 | Free
Hooked on Flutes |
Thursday 10 April | 13.05 | Free
Trinity Laban Chamber Musicians |
Miaoyan Li | Piano
Crystal Li | Piano
Joey Lam | Violin
Victoria Churcher | Clarinet
Miaoyan Li performs a piano sonata by Prokofiev, followed by an arrangement of Stravinsky’s L’Histoire du Soldat, performed by Crystal Li (piano), Joey Lam (violin), and Victoria Churcher (clarinet).
Saturday 12 April | 13.05 | Free
TBC |
Thursday 17 April | 13.05 | Free
NO CONCERT | Maundy Thursday
Saturday 19 April | 13.05 | Free
NO CONCERT | Easter Saturday
We look forward to welcoming you to St Alfege Church soon.