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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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Schubert and Bach with Pimlico Chorus
An uplifting spring time event for everyone.
Schubert and Bach
Pimlico Chorus will be performing Schubert ‘Mass No. 2 in G Major’ and Bach ‘Cantata for Palm Sunday’ performed alongside an Sinfonia Smith Square, and professional soloists.
Bach Cantata 12 for Palm Sunday describes the sorrow to be felt after the crucifixion, with only faith in God's purpose to alleviate the pain. In the Gospel, Jesus is telling the disciples that he must take his leave of them but that soon he shall return.
The piece encompasses a sinfonia, followed by a chorus and recitative. After which there follow three arias before the closing chorale. The final aria, for tenor has a contemplative in mood and accompanied by a trumpet wistfully playing the chorale melody Jesu, meine Freude above the vocal line. The cantata closes with a fine chorale setting with the trumpet's counter melody soaring above
Mass No. 2 in G major was composed in less than a week in early March 1815 and remains the best known of his three short settings, or missae breves. It was not printed until 1845, some years after Schubert's death, and until then remained one of his less-noted compositions. The mass consists of six movements, which form a devotional mood.
Kyrie
Gloria
Credo
Sanctus
Benedictus
Agnus Dei
Choir Pimlico Chorus
Orchestra Sinfonia Smith Square
Conductor Ralph Allwood
Soprano soloist Anna Semple
Alto soloist Daniel Gethin
Tenor soloist Sidharth Prabhu-Naik
Bass soloist John Holland-Avery
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A great community concert for everyone. Bring your friends and family to enjoy some beautiful choral music.
These pieces were made centuries ago, but like any music, they speak a universal language.
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Saturday 12th April, 7pm
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St Gabriel’s Church, Warwick Square, Pimlico, London, SW1V 2AD
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Tickets 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 this spring time event…
Winter Nights at the Zoo
Pimlico Musical Foundation are excited to be featuring at a brand new event at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo. This will be a festive evening with the chance to watch our Children’s Choir sing.
Alongside the ticket is exclusive access to the zoo after dark, and the chance to see their array of animals.
📅 Friday 13th December 2024
⏰ 5.30pm
The Children’s Choir will be performing from 6pm - 6.30pm
📍 Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, London SW11 4NJ
🎟 Ticketed event
Remember to book for 13th December!
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
Children’s Choir at the Barbican
Children’s Choir at the Barbican
The Pimlico Children’s Choir and Teacher-Singers will be onstage at the prestigious Barbican Centre, performing The Girl From Aleppo by Cecilia McDowall alongside Westminster School and partners from the Tri-Borough Music Hub
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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.
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.
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Foundation Scholars Concert at the Barbican
Foundation Scholars Concert at the Barbican
📅 Monday 20 March 2023
🕰 7:00pm - 9:00pm
📍 Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
🎫 £23 - 28
Our Foundation Scholars join Westminster School and the Tri-Borough Music Hub for a long-awaited collaboration delayed by the pandemic. Join us for a fantastic programme of Duruflé, Dvořák and Britten, performed by talented young musicians from schools in the City of Westminster.
Programme
Antonín Dvořák Violin Concerto
Benjamin Britten Rejoice in the Lamb
Maurice Duruflé Requiem
Performers
Westminster School Symphony Orchestra, Pimlico Musical Foundation Scholars, The Westminster Choral Society, Choir of Westminster School and Tri-Borough Music Hub
Michael Heighway conductor
Tim Garrard conductor
Rhys Evans violin
Ben Bloor organ
