Crabtree Estate Area Guide

Event Summary: Music is natures voice, wrote Henry Purcell in his 1692 ode Hail, Bright Cecilia, sung with incredible graces according to the Gentlemans Journal. Celebrated as Orpheus Britannicus, Purcell brought the English language vividly to life, capturing the spirit of Shakespearean drama, Restoration comedy and Drydens tragedies. His theatrical instinct also lent profound immediacy to sacred texts. Purcell wrote for church feasts, royal ceremony, public occasions, private devotion and lively entertainment: music equally at home in Westminster Abbey, the Royal Chapel, taverns and catch clubs. He remains not only one of Englands greatest composers, but its most quintessentially English. Founded and led by Norwegian violinist Bjarte Eike in 2005, Barokksolistene is now recognised as one of the worlds most dynamic and exciting groups working in the field of historically informed performance, fusing virtuoso musicianship with flawless ensemble playing. Constantly striving to reach out to new audiences, their passion to engage with folk and experimental music, improvisation, visual arts, dance and story-telling has led them to create unique concert experiences which play to sold-out audiences worldwide.

Expect brilliant comedians, Christmas sparkle, and the perfect dose of seasonal silliness to get you in the spirit.

Performers: Benjamin Grosvenor, piano Programme: Beethoven Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor for piano Op. 27 No. 2 'Moonlight' Robert Schumann Fantasie in C Op.17 Scriabin Piano Sonata No. 2 in G sharp minor, Op. 19 Chopin Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor Op. 35 Event Summary: Celebrating the return of St Marys newly renovated Steinway piano, internationally acclaimed British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor presents a recital tracing the evolution of Romantic piano writing. Beethovens transcendent Moonlight Sonata and Schumanns Fantasie in C reveal the emotional and structural innovations that shaped later composers. Scriabins Sonata No. 2 bridges Romantic lyricism with lush chromatic harmonies, before Chopins Sonata No. 2 closes with powerful virtuosity. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and the youngest British pianist signed to Decca Classics, Grosvenors artistry charts the roots of Romanticism, connecting Beethovens revolutionary spirit to the expressive legacy that followed. Concert Patrons: Lord & Lady Patten Paul Phillips

Join us for our first annual Santa Spectacular Shootout! Every pound raised helps more local children access football, grow our girls programme, support club development and create opportunities for everyone to enjoy our community club.

To celebrate the release of ‘The Insider's Guide to Inside No. 9’, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith will be taking to the stage for an informative and hilarious guide to the creation of their Bafta award-winning comedy anthology.

Performers: Fiachra Garvey, piano Tamsin Waley-Cohen, violin Carol McGonnell, clarinet Programme: Khachaturian: Trio for clarinet, violin and piano Stravinsky: L'histoire du soldat Milhaud: Suite Opus 157b Emear Noone: Slip Gigue (commission to commemorate Ninette de Valois) Bartk: Contrasts Event Summary: A programme of the greatest trios for clarinet, violin and piano to honour the great ballet dancer Dame Ninette de Valois, founder of the Royal Ballet and Barnes resident. Featuring Khachaturian's Armenian folk dances inspired trio, Stravinsky's response to the timeless tale of the Runaway Soldier and the Devil, a most playful Suite by Milhaud, a Slip Gigue and ending with Bartok's iconic Contrasts, commissioned by the King of Swing - Benny Goodman.