SUNDAY SUNDOWN CONCERTS
Join us for our Sunday Sundown series. All concerts are at 6:00pm and have free admission with a retiring collection for the musicians unless otherwise specified. See below for the current schedule, and also heathstreet.live. At Heath Street Baptist Church - see map and get directions.
Sunday 16 June 2024 at 6:00pm
Belonging:
Elchin Shirinov Trio and Louise Dodds
This evening sees the performance of new music with lyrics by Scottish vocalist, songwriter and lyricist Louise Dodds (Best Vocalist nominee at the Scottish Jazz Awards 2022 and 2023) and music by Azerbaijani pianist, composer and arranger Elchin Shirinov (All About Jazz top 200 living pianists)
The songs have all been written with the theme of 'Belonging' at their core, exploring the experience of moving to another country. The songs take you on a journey from leaving loved ones behind to trying to fit in while staying true to yourself, and finding a sense of belonging with another person.
The lyrics will be available in English, Azerbaijani and Italian for audience members to access on their smart phones via a QR code.
The additional songs in this evening’s concert have been written by Louise Dodds and arranged by Elchin Shirinov. They will be joined on stage by Andrea di Biase on double bass and Dave Hamblett on drums.
The songs have been funded by PRS Foundation for Music through their co-commissioning and touring programme Beyond Borders.
Free admission with a collection for the musicians. You can reserve a seat here.
Sunday 30 June 2024 at 6:00pm
London before Handel:
Minerva Baroque
A programme inspired by the travels of Handel, with selections from the Nine German Arias alongside opera arias: ‘Qual farfalletta’ from Partenope and ‘V’adoro, pupille’ from Giulio Cesare. Purcell’s ‘Music for a While’ and virtuoso folk tunes from Playford’s Division Violin conjure up the London of a generation before and set the scene for Handel’s arrival here.
Minerva Baroque
- Danni O’Neill, soprano
- May Robertson, violin
- Iain Hall, cello
- Callum Anderson, harpsichord
About the Ensemble
Minerva Baroque was founded by four leading young musicians with a shared goal of exploring London’s musical heritage. Since its beginnings in the summer of 2023, Minerva has performed at the Handel Hendrix House and in recital series at St Clement Danes and St Magnus the Martyr.
The ensemble tells stories around the life and influences of Handel, programming a wide range of repertoire from the familiar to the lesser known. Presenting both vocal and instrumental music, the group traces connections across Europe.
The members of Minerva are graduates of the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal College of Music, and the Royal Conservatory of The Hague. They have worked with groups including the Academy of Ancient Music, London Handel Players, Florilegium, and Le Concert d’AstreĢe.
Free admission with a collection for the musicians. You can reserve a seat here.