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Everyday Wonders - The Girl from Aleppo
The Pimlico Musical Foundation presents Everyday Wonders: The Girl from Aleppo, Cecilia McDowall’s powerful musical adaptation of Christina Lamb’s award-winning book telling the true story of Nujeen Mustafa — a young girl with cerebral palsy who travelled in her wheelchair from war-torn Syria to Germany in search of safety, education and freedom.
As part of our 10th year anniversary programme, we are reprising our favourite pieces. Performed by over 100 local children from PMF’s six partner schools alongside the Pimlico Children’s Choir, Pimlico Foundation Choir, Pimlico Chorus, and professional Teacher-Singers, conducted by James Day. The evening will begin with a communal Middle-Eastern supper — a chance for audience and performers to share food, conversation, and community before the performance.
Everyday Wonders: Girl from Aleppo
Wednesday 3rd December
6.15PM Syrian Banquet, 7PM Performance
Pimlico Children’s Choir
Children from local schools
Foundation Scholars
Pimlico Chorus
Teacher-Singers
Conductor James Day
Programme
Cecelia McDowall and J. S. Bach
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Pimlico Musical Foundations 10th Year Anniversary Autumn concert, performed by children and adults from the community.
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Wednesday 3rd December 2025
6.15PM Syrian feast
7-8PM Performance
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St Gabriel’s Church, Warwick Square, Pimlico, London, SW1V 2AD
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£15 Adult Ticket
Under 30’s go for free
There is also a ‘pay what you can’ option, please email hello@pimlicomusicalfoundation.org.uk for details.
You will receive an email with your tickets, ready to scan at the door. You can buy your tickets here.
About
This five-movement cantata, scored for children’s choir, adult choir, violin and piano, vividly depicts Nujeen’s journey through chorales, rhythmic spoken sections, body percussion, and violin melodies infused with Middle-Eastern colours. The concert will open with music from Syrian guest musicians and conclude with music by J. S. Bach, representing Nujeen’s arrival in Germany. The book tells the true story of Nujeen Mustafa, a young girl with cerebral palsy who braves inconceivable odds to travel in her wheelchair from Syria in search of a new life. The story recounts the details of her childhood and disability, as well as the specifics of her harrowing journey across the Mediterranean to Greece and finally to Germany to seek an education and the medical treatment she needs.
With special thanks to: (Patrons) Mr Gavin Hall, Susan Bulmer, Lady Diana Brittan, Alexandra (Julie) Easton, Ms Laura Ayn Holleman, Angela Bunbury, Alan Cole, Mary Pearson, Dr George Gross, (Nightingales) Mr Ralph Allwood, Dr Stephen Richard Sklaroff, Eve White, Mrs Elizabeth Bennett, Sandie Dawe, Roger Lloyd, John Ridley, Jude Goffe, Debbie Speed, Lucy Taylor, Michael Wade, (Robins) Laurence Hemming, James Le Fanu, Katherine Rimell, Lady Maiko Rothermere, Carolyn Leigh, Marcus Perry, Tamara Oppenheimer, Philip Griffin, Michael Crane, Peter Leon, Peter Lilley, Marion Parsons, Capucine de Hennin, Mr Peter Watkins, Andrew Mitchell, Chantal Brown, Felicity Rice, Simon Clark
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King Arthur
Join us for a community performance of Henry Purcell’s celebrated semi-opera, King Arthur.
Music in Action
Music in Action
This performance brings together three of our programmes, the Sing Out! Pimlico, our In-Schools Programme and the Pimlico Children’s Choir. Our special guest is Ansumana Suso who is a vocalist and percussionist specialising in West African music.
The concert explores songs that have changed the world in a variety of contexts from different cultures, periods and social causes. Expect pieces such as Labi Siffre, ‘Something Inside So Strong’, and Bob Dylan, ‘Blowing in the Wind’ - just a couple of the many songs that have inspired change.
Music has helped shape our society. We are celebrating how powerful music can be.
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A concert for everyone, with pieces you will recognise, and new songs you are yet to learn about.
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Wednesday 2nd April, 7pm
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St Gabriel’s Church, Warwick Square, Pimlico, London, SW1V 2AD
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Tickets available below.
Under 30’s go for free.
There is also a ‘pay what you can’ option, please email hello@pimlicomusicalfoundation.org.uk for details.
Join us for a Community Event
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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.
Book Tickets
There is also a ‘pay what you can’ option, please email hello@pimlicomusicalfoundation.org.uk for details.