This list is primarily for events happening at Hampstead Lane, the Highgate School Chapel or the Highgate Society, but we may also occasionally include other performances by artists who have played for us or which have some local relevance.
If you are interested in old instrument performance whether of Baroque or modern music, take a look at Continuo Connect which has very comprehensive events listings right across the country.
If you live in Highgate St Michael’s Church in South Grove has free 30 minute lunchtime concerts on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays given by students or alumni of the Royal College of Music – and regular free concerts on Saturdays at Six. They also have a number of choral services and events each month.
Wednesday 30th September – Hampstead Lane
Saxophone master Gerard McChrystal and William Godfree present a history of the saxophone featuring original music written for the saxophone in the 1850s right through to William’s ‘Ballad in Blue’.
Go here for more details and to book.
Sunday 4th October – Highgate Society Lunchtime concert.
Jazz singer songwriter Immy Churchill will be performing classic songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s inspired by Joni Mitchell, June Tabor, Olivia Chaney and Nick Drake.
Tuesday 27th October – Hampstead Lane
The Voices of San Lazzaro with Lucine Messaelian and Nathan Giorgetti.
Songs by Orlando di Lasso, Settimia Caccini, Claudio Monteverdi, Barbara Strozzi and Tarquinio Merula will intertwine with Armenian traditional songs and melodies.
Thursday 10th December – Hampstead Lane
Nathaniel Mander and his spinet, La Pompadour’s Christmas party.
This concert is now fully booked but do feel free to join the waiting list.
Go here for more details and to join the waiting list.
Monday 11th January – Hampstead Lane
Madeleine Mitchell and her London Chamber Ensemble, Gordon MacKay, Bridget Carey and Joseph Spooner, return to celebrate the upcoming recording of the final Charles Wood quartet which they will be pairing with some Beethoven quartets.
Go here to book.
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