Events for December
Friday 1st December 2006
BBC RADIO 2 YOUNG FOLK MUSICIANS OF THE YEAR AWARD
BBC Radio 2 return to the Union Chapel for this special evening showcasing the finest up and coming folk musicians in the country.
Saturday 2nd December 2006
ISLINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY
Handels Messiah
Thursday 7th December 2006
ITALIA CONTI ACADEMY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Two performances on the day at 5pm and 7.30pm
Friday 8th December 2006
SOUNDS OF DISSENT
Courtney Pine, Gilad Atzmon, Rodney P and Sam Beste come together for a night of revolutionary sounds!
Wednesday 13th December 2006
THIS WEEKS LUNCHTIME CONCERT WITH JONATHAN COTTLE
Jonathan Cottle studied at Leeds University with Anna Shuttleworth and
the Royal Academy of Music with David Smith, as well as spending a
year at the Janáček Academy of Music & the Arts in Brno, Czech
Republic. During his time at the RAM, Jonathan led both the Symphony
and Concert Orchestras under the batons of Colin Davis, Tadaaki Otaka
and Lutz Köller., and worked with Sir Peter Maxwell Davis and Gunther
Schuller on their own compositions. Since graduating in 2003, he has
become a member of The Heritage Orchestra, which has involved
collaborations with such names as Airto Moriera, Chris Bowden, Dwight
Trible and Deodato. He is also working with various artists from the
world of Pop and Rock on both 'cello and bass, as well as recording
some of his own material.
We'll be playing Beethoven Sonata in C major for Piano & Cello, Op.
102 No. 1, Kabalevsky Sonata for cello & piano in B flat major, Op.
71. We'll also have a short piece by Cassado
Thursday 14th December 2006
FIONN REGAN
Dublin born FIONN REGAN is an extraordinarily talented young artist perhaps destined to be regarded as one of most unique voices of his generation. A few listens to his debut album The End of History out now on Bella Union should be enough to affirm this proclamation, for he has mapped out an artistic vision that is distinctly his own. Anyone who hears this record or has witnessed one of Fionn's impassioned live performances will know that he is a truly magical presence and a vocal talent with incredible versatility and range.
Friday 15th December 2006 -
Saturday 16th December 2006
RALPH MCTELL
Two Christmas shows from one of England's best-loved singer/songwriters.
The first set each evening will feature Ralph performing material by Woody
Guthrie, Bob Dylan and American blues masters: after a short interval, Ralph
will play a selection of new and old favourites from his extensive self-penned
repertoire.
Sunday 17th December 2006
A FUN DAY OUT FOR THE FAMILY
An afternoon of live folk music for all the family featuring child friendly cover versions of classic tracks from the likes of Randy Newman, Tom Waits, Bill Withers and The Beach Boys. Feauturing Ansty Cowfold.
"This cd may be the prettiest released all year."
**** The Times
Tuesday 19th December 2006
PATRICK WOLF
Patrick Wolf plus special guests
Wednesday 20th December 2006
THIS WEEKS FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERT
The free lunchtime date on the 20th will include a number of musicians
including 'Squal' consisting of Laura Reid on cello (who plays for
Kathryn Williams) and Owen Green on laptop.
Also playing will be Michael Bonaventure, a contemporary organist, and finally Anne Garner will be playing (accompanied by Jim Murray on
guitar and bass.
FREE MINCE PIES AND MULLED WINE
Wednesday 20th December 2006 -
Thursday 21st December 2006
SPIRITS AT CHRISTMAS - FILM NIGHTS BY CANDLELIGHT
Mulled wine, mince pies and two fantastic classic films presented in the sumptuous gothic treasure that is the Chapel.