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Rutter’s Requiem
A spectacular community performance of John Rutter's Requiem by the Pimlico Musical Foundation Choir and Pimlico Chorus.
Pagliacci at Opera Holland Park
Pagliacci at Opera Holland Park
After a hugely successful La Bohème run in 2023, we are delighted that our Foundation Scholars have been invited back to perform at Opera Holland Park, a world-class opera company based in West London. Booking will open soon for Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo – visit this page for further details.
Catch #OHPPagliacci between Wednesday 17th July & Saturday 3rd August 2024
Edgar at Opera Holland Park
Edgar at Opera Holland Park
We are absolutely delighted that the Pimlico Children’s Choir have been invited to form the children’s chorus for Opera Holland Park, a world-class opera company based in West London. Booking will open soon for Edgar, a little-performed gem by Puccini – visit this page for further details.
Catch #OHPEdgar on Tuesday 2nd July, Thursday 4th July & Saturday 6th July
The Most Beautiful Sound
The Most Beautiful Sound
The Pimlico Musical Foundation’s Spring 2024 Concert.
An evening of iconic music, featuring highlights from West Side Story and Mozart’s Requiem performed by 200 singers from across the Pimlico community.
The Most Beautiful Sound
Wednesday 6 March | 7-8pm
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The Pimlico Musical Foundation’s Spring term concert, featuring icon highlights from West Side Story and Mozart’s Requiem.
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Wednesday 6th March 2024
Doors Open: 6:20pm
Performance Starts: 7:00pm
Performance Ends: 8:05pm -
St Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico. Warwick Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 4QF. The venue has step-free access via the vestry on the West side of the church. For access enquires please email hello@pimlicomusicalfoundation.org.uk
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Tickets £15 or FREE for Under 30s
There is also a ‘pay what you can’ option, please email hello@pimlicomusicalfoundation.org.uk for details.
Please scroll to the bottom of this page in order to book tickets.
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24 Hour “Drop-In” Mozart Requiem
24 Hour “Drop-In” Mozart Requiem
In collaboration with Labrador Events, we are delighted to present perhaps an eccentric fundraising event.
This epic 24-hour “drop-in” performance of the Mozart Requiem will feature an exciting array of world-class conductors and soloists, as well as local musicians from the Pimlico Musical Foundation. Singers are invited to sign up for 1 hour, 5 hours or more via the link below. Further details and starry guests to be announced.
Evensong at Magdalen College, Oxford
Evensong at Magdalen College, Oxford
Our Foundation Scholars go on their annual visit to Magdalen College at the University of Oxford to sing a service of evensong with the College’s Chapel Choir. This is a fantastic experience for our Foundation Scholars, who will spend much of the day exploring the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
If you are local to Oxford, please consider joining us at 6 pm in Magdalen College Chapel.
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Our Foundation Scholars sing the Christian service of evensong – a free service held at many cathedrals, chapels and churches to mark the end of the working day.
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Saturday 17th February 6pm – 6:40 pm.
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The service is open to all members of the public for free. No tickets are required.
Elijah
Mendelssohn’s Elijah
Felix Mendelssohn's Elijah oratorio is a powerful musical masterpiece that weaves together storytelling from the Old Testament to create a deeply striking experience for audiences.
Drawing inspiration from biblical narratives from the Old Testament, this work showcases the dramatic tale of the prophet Elijah, capturing the essence of human struggle, triumph, and redemption through richly orchestrated melodies and captivating choral arrangements.
Our performance brings together two of PMF’s key programmes, the Foundation Choir (comprised of Foundation Scholars and Teacher-Singers) and the Pimlico Chorus.
Elijah | Dan D’Souza
Orchestra | Southbank Sinfonia
Conductor | James Day
St Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico
Introduction | As God the Lord of Israel liveth
Overture
Chorus | Help, Lord!
Duet with Choir | Lord! bow thine ear to our prayer!
Aria | If with all your hearts
Chorus | Yet doth the Lord see it not
Recitative with Choir | As God the Lord of Sabbath liveth
Chorus | Baal, we cry to thee; hear and answer us
Recitative with Choir | Call him louder, for he is a god!
Recitative with Choir | Call him louder! he hearth not!
Aria | Lord God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel!
Quartet | Cast thy burden upon the Lord
Recitative with Choir | O thou, who makes thine angels spirits (The fire descends)
Recitative with Choir | O man of God, help thy people!
Chorus | Thanks be to God
Dan D’Souza
Irish-British baritone Dan D’Souza was educated at Tiffin Boys School, the University of Cambridge, the Royal College of Music, and the Royal Academy Opera.
Operatic roles include Flemish Deputy Don Carlo (Royal Opera House), Boatswain (cover) HMS Pinafore (English National Opera), Angelotti Tosca (Grange Festival), Ebn-Hakia Iolanta (If Opera), Silvio Pagliacci (Iford Arts), Trinculo La Tempesta (Wexford Festival Opera), and Riff West Side Story (Edinburgh International Festival).
Frequently in demand on the concert stage, his oratorio roles include Mendelssohn Elijah, Haydn Creation, Handel Messiah, Vaughan Williams Five Mystical Songs, Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle, Orff Carmina Burana, Bach St John Passion, Bach St Matthew Passion, and the Requiems of Mozart, Brahms, Duruflé, and Fauré. Notable concert performances include High Priest in Handel Semele at the Paris Philharmonie, Christus in the St John Passion for Huddersfield Choral Society, Monteverdi Vespers at Cadogan Hall, Handel Messiah for Neville Holt Opera, and Christus St Matthew Passion at the National Concert Hall Dublin.
As a recitalist, Dan performs varied and creative programmes of lesser known and new songs. He is a winner of both the Dame Patricia Routledge National English Song Competition and the Royal College of Music Lieder Competition. He is a laureate for the 2023 Académie Orsay-Royaumont performing in Paris with Dylan Perez, and performed Winterreise at the St Magnus International Festival with the Ragazze Quartet.
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The Pimlico Musical Foundation production of Felix Mendlessohn’s Elijah
Elijah | Dan D’Souza
Children’s Chorus | Foundation Scholars of PMF
Adult Chorus | The Pimlico Chorus
Orchestra | Southbank SinfoniaConducted by James Day
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Wednesday 29th November 2023
Doors Open: 6:20pm
Performance Starts: 7:00pm
Performance Ends: 8:05pm -
St Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico. Warwick Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 4QF. The venue has step-free access via the vestry on the West side of the church. For access enquires please email hello@pimlicomusicalfoundation.org.uk
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Tickets £15 or FREE for Under 30s
There is also a ‘pay what you can’ option, please email hello@pimlicomusicalfoundation.org.uk for details.
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Foundation Scholars at Opera Holland Park
La Bohème at OHP
This summer, 10 of our Foundation Scholars will be performing for Opera Holland Park, a world-class opera company based in West London, in their new production of Puccini’s La Bohème.
#OHPBoheme runs from 19th July to 5th August
Noye’s Fludde
Our original community production of Noye’s Fludde (2023)
On 5th July 2023, two hundred young performers and four hundred audience packed out St Gabriel’s, Pimlico for our original production of Benjamin Britten’s community opera. The performance followed six weeks of educational workshops in five of our partner schools using the story as a tool for teaching about climate change, rewriting traditional hymn texts and unleashing the creativity of the Pimlico community.
After being tipped off that a flood is coming, Noye (played by Gareth Brynmor John) enlists the help of the Pimlico community to help build a boat big enough to survive. This summer, the Pimlico Musical Foundation launches its most ambitious project yet, bringing together hundreds of local schoolchildren, teachers, volunteers, and professional musicians to transform St Gabriel’s, Pimlico into the world of Noye’s Fludde.
Documentary by Evie Redfern (www.redfernreels.com)
Noye’s Fludde
Wednesday 5th July at 7pm
Performed by the Pimlico Children’s Choir, and children from St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School, St Gabriel’s Church of England Primary School, Millbank Academy & Churchill Gardens Primary Academy.
Community orchestra of children and adults, led by the Southbank Sinfonia
Noye | Gareth Brynmor John
Mrs Noye | Felicity Buckland
Voice of God | Jacqueline Brown
Conductor | James Day
Director | Oscar Simms
Designer | Lucy Ruff
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The Pimlico Musical Foundation’s production of Benjamin Britten’s one-act opera, Noye’s Fludde. Performed in English by children and adults from the Pimlico community.
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Wednesday 5th July, 7-8pm.
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St Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico. Warwick Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 4QF. The venue has step-free access via the vestry on the West side of the church. For access enquires please email hello@pimlicomusicalfoundation.org.uk
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Tickets £15 or FREE for Under 30s
There is also a ‘pay what you can’ option, please email hello@pimlicomusicalfoundation.org.uk for details.
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Haydn’s Creation
Haydn’s Creation
The Southbank Sinfonia, our Foundation Scholars, the Pimlico Chorus and our Teacher-Singer soloists join forces for a very special performance of Haydn’s ‘The Creation’.
Composed by Joseph Haydn in 1798, ‘The Creation’ tells the story of the creation of the world as described in the Book of Genesis and John Milton's ‘Paradise Lost’. The evening will be a celebration of the Pimlico community and an opportunity for our participants to join together and celebrate their progress.
Haydn’s Creation
Wednesday 29th March, 7pm
Pimlico Chorus
PMF Foundation Scholars
Southbank Sinfonia
Conductor James Day
Programme
The Creation Joseph Haydn
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The Pimlico Musical Foundation’s Spring concert of Haydn’s The Creation, performed in English with professional soloists and orchestra.
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Wednesday 29th March, 7pm-8pm.
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St Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico.
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Tickets £15
£0 for Under 30s
There is also a ‘pay what you can’ option, please email hello@pimlicomusicalfoundation.org.uk for details.
Book Tickets
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Evensong at Magdalen College, Oxford
Evensong at Magdalen College, Oxford
Our Foundation Scholars go on their annual visit to Magdalen College at the University of Oxford to sing a service of evensong with the College’s Chapel Choir. This is a fantastic experience for our Foundation Scholars, who will spend much of the day exploring the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
If you are local to Oxford, please consider joining us at 6 pm in Magdalen College Chapel.
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Our Foundation Scholars sing the Christian service of evensong – a free service held at many cathedrals, chapels and churches to mark the end of the working day.
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Saturday 25th February, 6pm – 6:40 pm.
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The service is open to all members of the public for free. No tickets are required.
Foundation Scholars Choir Rehearsal
Every year, we audition children living in the Pimlico area for the chance to win a scholarship to join our Foundation Choir. Beginning as Junior Scholars, successful applicants join a busy weekly roster, receiving 2 weekly advanced choir rehearsals with our Artistic Director, weekly 30 minute instrumental lessons and group theory lessons. Scholars also participate in a weekly evensong at St Gabriel’s Church.
Click here for more information about PMF’s Programmes.
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Weekly rehearsal with our Artistic Director. During these sessions, scholars will learn music for upcoming evensongs, concerts and events.
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Junior Scholars - Tuesdays 16:00 - 17:30
Senior Scholars - Tuesdays 16:30 - 18:00
During term time only
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St Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico
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For more information about how to register, please visit our Programmes page.
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Foundation Scholars Choir Rehearsal
Every year, we audition children living in the Pimlico area for the chance to win a scholarship to join our Foundation Choir. Beginning as Junior Scholars, successful applicants join a busy weekly roster, receiving 2 weekly advanced choir rehearsals with our Artistic Director, weekly 30 minute instrumental lessons and group theory lessons. Scholars also participate in a weekly evensong at St Gabriel’s Church.
Click here for more information about PMF’s Programmes.
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Weekly rehearsal with our Artistic Director. During these sessions, scholars will learn music for upcoming evensongs, concerts and events.
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Wednesdays 16:30 - 17:30
During term time only
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St Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico
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For more information about how to register, please visit our Programmes page.
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Foundation Scholars Theory Class
Foundation Scholars Theory Class
As part of their scholarship with PMF, Foundation Scholars are offered a weekly 30 minute group music theory lesson with our expert team of Teacher-Singers. In these sessions, Scholars develop the ability to read, write and analyse musical notation, skills that are vital to their development as singers and musicians.
Click here for more information about PMF’s Programmes.
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Group musical theory lesson led by expert Teacher-Singers
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Wednesdays 16.00 - 16.30
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St Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico
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For more information about how to register, please visit our Programmes page.
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Children's Choir Rehearsal
The Children’s Choir is open to every child in primary school age in the Pimlico area and it’s totally free.
To join us, please complete an application form here.
Please note, we must have processed an application before you can attend. For more information on the Children’s Choir, visit our programmes page.
Children's Choir Rehearsal
The Children’s Choir is open to every child in primary school age in the Pimlico area and it’s totally free.
To join us, please complete an application form here.
Please note, we must have processed an application before you can attend. For more information on the Children’s Choir, visit our programmes page.
Children's Choir Rehearsal
The Children’s Choir is open to every child in primary school age in the Pimlico area and it’s totally free.
To join us, please complete an application form here.
Please note, we must have processed an application before you can attend. For more information on the Children’s Choir, visit our programmes page.
Children's Choir Rehearsal
The Children’s Choir is open to every child in primary school age in the Pimlico area and it’s totally free.
To join us, please complete an application form here.
Please note, we must have processed an application before you can attend. For more information on the Children’s Choir, visit our programmes page.
Children's Choir Rehearsal
The Children’s Choir is open to every child in primary school age in the Pimlico area and it’s totally free.
To join us, please complete an application form here.
Please note, we must have processed an application before you can attend. For more information on the Children’s Choir, visit our programmes page.
Children's Choir Rehearsal
The Children’s Choir is open to every child in primary school age in the Pimlico area and it’s totally free.
To join us, please complete an application form here.
Please note, we must have processed an application before you can attend. For more information on the Children’s Choir, visit our programmes page.
Children's Choir Rehearsal
The Children’s Choir is open to every child in primary school age in the Pimlico area and it’s totally free.
To join us, please complete an application form here.
Please note, we must have processed an application before you can attend. For more information on the Children’s Choir, visit our programmes page.
Children's Choir Rehearsal
The Children’s Choir is open to every child in primary school age in the Pimlico area and it’s totally free.
To join us, please complete an application form here.
Please note, we must have processed an application before you can attend. For more information on the Children’s Choir, visit our programmes page.
Children's Choir Rehearsal
The Children’s Choir is open to every child in primary school age in the Pimlico area and it’s totally free.
To join us, please complete an application form here.
Please note, we must have processed an application before you can attend. For more information on the Children’s Choir, visit our programmes page.
Children's Choir Rehearsal
The Children’s Choir is open to every child in primary school age in the Pimlico area and it’s totally free.
To join us, please complete an application form here.
Please note, we must have processed an application before you can attend. For more information on the Children’s Choir, visit our programmes page.
Children's Choir Rehearsal
The Children’s Choir is open to every child in primary school age in the Pimlico area and it’s totally free.
To join us, please complete an application form here.
Please note, we must have processed an application before you can attend. For more information on the Children’s Choir, visit our programmes page.
Children's Choir Rehearsal
The Children’s Choir is open to every child in primary school age in the Pimlico area and it’s totally free.
To join us, please complete an application form here.
Please note, we must have processed an application before you can attend. For more information on the Children’s Choir, visit our programmes page.
Children's Choir Rehearsal
The Children’s Choir is open to every child in primary school age in the Pimlico area and it’s totally free.
To join us, please complete an application form here.
Please note, we must have processed an application before you can attend. For more information on the Children’s Choir, visit our programmes page.
Children's Choir Rehearsal
The Children’s Choir is open to every child in primary school age in the Pimlico area and it’s totally free.
To join us, please complete an application form here.
Please note, we must have processed an application before you can attend. For more information on the Children’s Choir, visit our programmes page.