Event Type : Classical Music

Joanna Macgregor CBE is recognised internationally for her sparkling pianism and innovative artistry. Her programme explores hidden gems alongside familiar favourites, including Bach’s French Suite No. 5, a charming collection of Baroque dances, Beethoven’s Appassionata Sonata which is as full of fire and drama as the name suggests, and Liszt’s dark and ominous Funérailles. The programme concludes with Macgregor’s own composition, For Nina Simone, and her own arrangement of Piazzolla’s Four Tangos.
Joanna Macgregor is Head of Keyboard Studies at The Royal Academy of Music and is much sought after as a teacher. She will work with local piano students in the afternoon workshop (4:45pm). All are welcome to observe.

Kindly sponsored by: Credit Suisse
Doors: 7pm | Show: 7.30pm

In their annual Summer and Leavers’ Concert, students showcase their hard work with an evening of varied and entertaining music.

Youth Wind Band – Conductor: James Hatton
Youth Training Orchestra – Conductor: Sarah van Vlymen
Intermediate and Guernsey Girls’ Choirs – Conductor: Rachel Wright
The Youth Wind Band will be playing music from ‘Epic Video Games’ – including Assassin’s Creed III (Main Title), Bratja (Brothers), Dragonborn (Skyrim Theme), Sadness and Sorrow and Baba Yetu as well as the theme from Avengers Age of Ultron.The Youth Training Orchestra will include ‘Apache’ by Jerry Lordon and ‘Shallow’ from A Star is Born.The Intermediate Choir will perform music including Joshua fit de battle of Jericho arr. Hugh Robertson and Camino Caminante by Stephen Hatfield.The Guernsey Girls’ Choir performance will include Three Birthday Madrigals by John Rutter.

In their annual Summer and Leavers’ Concert, students showcase their hard work with an evening of varied and entertaining music.

Guernsey Youth Orchestra – Conductor: Carmen Craven- GrewConcert Wind Band – Conductor: Neill HaddenYouth Choir – Conductor: Rachel Wright
The Guernsey Youth Orchestra will perform works including the finale to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and Marquez’s Congo del Fuego Nuevo. The Concert Wind Band will feature Ron Goodwin’s ‘The Trap’, music from the Lion King and Movt. 3 of Edward Gregson’s Tuba Concerto performed by Isabelle Davis. The Youth Choir performance will include ‘The Gospel Train’ by Gwyn Arch and ‘Slow Down’ by Ian Asserholm.

The Leavers’ Concert is kindly sponsored by: BWCI

Born in Israel, Eylam Keshet is an international artist displaying the utmost sensitivity and creativity in his enchanting performances. He has previously appeared at St James alongside pianists Dongwon Lee and Tom Hicks in an evening of piano duos and duets. For his first solo recital, he presents an all-Chopin programme that explores a whole spectrum of different characters and emotions through Chopin’s Nocturnes (Op. 55), Mazurkas (Op. 24, 33, and 63), and all four Ballades.
The Ballades are thought to be some of the most important and challenging pieces in the repertoire, partly because each one is so different from the last. They take us on a journey of what the piano can do, what it can say, and, in the hands of such a formidable artist, this is sure to be a concert not to be missed.
Eylam will work with local students in the afternoon workshop (4:45pm) and all are welcome to attend.

Kindly sponsored by: Credit Suisse
Doors: 7pm | Show: 7.30pm