Event Type : Classical Music

St James will host two special concerts to celebrate the life of musician Andy Coleman who died in June. Andy was a popular and formidable player who crossed many genres of music and performed in numerous bands, orchestras and ensembles over four decades.

In an effort to celebrate his incredible contribution to music in the island and to represent some of the groups Andy was involved in, the decision has been made to split the concerts into two themes.

This first concert takes place on Saturday 1st October and will focus on Andy’s love of jazz and include several ensembles and musicians that Andy performed with, including the Guernsey Jazz Orchestra, The Glenn Miller Sound, the Schubert Octet, Tutti Trombones and others.

The second night will feature Andy’s love of rock, soul and ska and will take place on the following Saturday, 8th October, and will include three of the bands Andy was most prominently involved in, The Risk, King Rat and The Soul Cats, and Sons of the Desert. Tickets available here.

All the proceeds will go towards helping three local music-based charities: Sound Guernsey, Guernsey Mind and The Guernsey Choral & Orchestral Society.

Doors/Bar 7PM | Music 8PM

part of the Guernsey Choral Festival

Local composer, Marytn Dorey, will be introducing the world-premiere of his choral work, Déruchette, which will be performed by Tenebrae later in the evening. He will be discussing his work, inspiration,
and all things musical in this pre-concert seminar.

This is a free event.

Nigel Short directs singers from one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles in a concert of choral arrangements by Bob Chilcott and other British composers. Described as “phenomenal” by The Times, and “devastatingly beautiful” by Gramophone, this is a group renowned for its passion and precision.

Tenebrae performs to sell-out audiences on stages across the world, so make sure you grab this opportunity to see them live in Guernsey. This is a light-hearted programme that will suit all ages and interests.

Programme:

Feller from Fortune – Trad. arr. Bob Chilcott

The Gift to be Simple – Trad. arr. Bob Chilcott

The Lazy Man – Trad. arr. Bob Chilcott

She’s Like the Swallow – Trad. arr. Bob Chilcott

L’habitant de Saint Barbe – Trad. arr. Bob Chilcott

Con amores, la mi madre – Juan de Anchieta arr. Bob Chilcott

Aka tombo – Trad. arr. Bob Chilcott

Montagnarde – Trad. arr. Bob Chilcott

Danny Boy – Trad. Arr. Peter Knight

En La Macarenita – Trad. arr. Bob Chilcott

INTERVAL

Sun, Moon, Sea and Stars – Bob Chilcott

Cheek To Cheek – Irving Berlin arr. Alexander L’Estrange

Go Little Boat – Jerome Kern arr. Bob Chilcott

Texas Girl at the Funeral of Her Father – Randy Newman arr. Chilcott

Night and Day Cole Porter – arr. L’Estrange

When I Fall In Love – Young & Heyman arr. L’Estrange

Fascinating Rhythm – George Gershwin arr. Bob Chilcott

Honey Pie – Lennon/ McCartney arr. Paul Hart

Goodnight – Lennon/ McCartney arr. Mark Williams

When I’m Sixty-Four – Lennon/ McCartney arr. Paul Hart

This event is kindly sponsored by Dorey Financial Modelling

Doors/Bar: 7pm | Music: 7.30pm

In her first performance for the Fanny Davies International Piano Series, Italian pianist Ida Pelliccioli makes a welcome return to Guernsey. A rising star of the piano, Ida can frequently be heard performing throughout Europe and internationally. She has been recognized for her innovative programming and explores all things Debussy in this programme by performing his 1905 Hommage à Rameau alongside one of the 1727 Rameau Suites.

In the second half, she performs Spanish influenced works of Debussy alongside a suite by Albeniz and other short pieces including La Vega, which Debussy heard Albeniz performing and which left a lasting impression.

Kindly supported by The Swallow 2018 Charitable Trust and The Guernsey Arts Commission

Doors: 7pm | Music: 7.30pm

Five professional singers from the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company will perform a selection of well known songs from the best loved Gilbert & Sullivan operas, such as The Mikado, Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, Patience, The Gondoliers, Iolanthe, and The Yeomen of the Guard to piano accompaniment. The important role of Narrator will be performed by Simon Butteriss, who has more than 40 years experience of singing In Gilbert & Sullivan operas and of interpreting the texts for modern audiences – no mean task! This will appeal to both life long G & S fans and to a younger audience who will find the satirical libretto surprisingly relevant to the modern age. And we guarantee that you will go away humming some if not all of the tunes!

The performance, which forms part of the Choral Festival, is kindly sponsored by Cazenove Capital

Doors: 7pm with a glass of prosecco on arrival. Show: 8pm

The doors and bars will be open at 7pm, 1 hour before the show starts. Why not come in early, grab your prosecco and browse the fantastic auction prizes?

Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux is one of the brightest talents to emerge from France in recent times. As violinist she won prizes in London, New York, Switzerland and Norway. She has appeared in the BBC Proms, Wigmore Hall and many festivals in the EU and UK. Charlotte plays with an emotional intensity which immediately demands the listener’s attention. She attended the Yehudi Menuhin School followed by the Royal College of Music and she studied in Montpellier.

Charlotte is accompanied by Joseph Havlat born in Hobart who studied at the Royal Academy of Music and has received various prestigious appointments and prizes. They perform an exciting and beautiful Programme:

Amy Beach: Romance for violin and piano Op 23, Poulenc: Sonata for violin and piano Op 119, Brahms: Violin sonata no 1 in G Op 78, Bartok: Rhapsody no 2 for violin and piano Sz89

Supported by the Swallow 2018 Charitable Trust

Doors 7pm | Music 7.30pm

Join the Guernsey Jazz Orchestra for a night of Big Band swing. There will be a selection of jazz standards as well as a variety of latin, funk and blues numbers. We will feature all sections of the band including
all of our fabulous soloists. Look forward to hearing charts from Maynard Ferguson, Gordon Goodwin and Sammy Nestico to name but a few.

Doors 7.30pm | Music 8pm

Tickets on sale soon.

presented by BWCI

The ever popular Youth Camerata concert celebrates the talents of dedicated young Guernsey musicians. Well established in the annual classical music calendar, this is a relaxed evening of short pieces,
musical variety and youthful enthusiasm. This year’s concert features solo performances on piano, strings, woodwind and voice. We are delighted to welcome back London based accompanist, Fionnuala Ward.
Soloists: Benjamin Childs (piano), Sam Cole (violin), Alex Dorey (double bass), Louise Madden (voice), Archie Purdue (cello), Madeleine Vaudin (flute), George Walker (viola)

Programme incl: Mozart – Piano quartet in g minor ( 1st movement), Rachmaninoff – Cello sonata (3rd movement) Ravel – Tzigane, Dittersdorf – Adagio from concerto for double bass, Trad – Shenandoah, arranged for double bass, violin and cello

free (retiring collection)
Doors 7.30pm | Music 8pm

A Family Concert: The Snowman and The Nutcracker

When you’re in the depths of Winter, the perfect tonic to ease you into the Christmas season is this Family Concert. This year you’re in for a treat as we are featuring ‘The Snowman’, projected on a big screen accompanied by a live orchestra.
The other half of the programme gives focus to the magical story of The Nutcracker. Actors will guide you through the fantasy, telling the story in a new way, highlighting the wonderful orchestra, inviting audience participation, and having lots of fun!

Guernsey Camerata in Association with the GSO kindly sponsored by BWCI Group

A concert in aid of St JamesConductor: Alan GoughNicki Kennedy, SopranoAlexandra Gibson, ContraltoNicholas Hurndall Smith, TenorAndrew Rupp, BassHandel’s Messiah is one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in Western Music. Part 1 tells the story of the birth of Jesus, Part 2 concentrates on the Passion of Jesus and Part 3 covers the resurrection of the dead and Christ’s glorification in Heaven.This wonderful work shows Handel at his very best with glorious choruses for the choir and beautiful expressive arias for the soloists.The Guernsey Bach Choir and Orchestra are joined by four gifted guest soloists who have delighted audiences locally and worldwide with their exceptional talents.Formed in 2007 The Guernsey Bach Choir has performed a large repertoire of choral music and is now a well-established vocal ensemble with a growing reputation for high standard performances. Tonight they come together with an orchestra of strings, trumpets and oboes to perform this masterpiece from the Baroque Era.

This festive season come and STEP INTO CHRISTMAS with The Big Band Collective for an evening of your favourite Christmas songs. With our 25 piece Big Band, singers and choir these evenings are sure to entertain you. We will help get you in the Christmas mood with a concert that’s not to be missed.

All in aid of PINK LADIES and kindly supported by Skipton International.

Doors: 7pm | Show: 7.30pm

This festive season come and STEP INTO CHRISTMAS with The Big Band Collective for an evening of your favourite Christmas songs. With our 25 piece Big Band, singers and choir these evenings are sure to entertain you. We will help get you in the Christmas mood with a concert that’s not to be missed.

All in aid of PINK LADIES and kindly supported by Skipton International.

Doors: 7pm | Show: 7.30pm

This festive season come and STEP INTO CHRISTMAS with The Big Band Collective for an evening of your favourite Christmas songs. With our 25 piece Big Band, singers and choir these evenings are sure to entertain you. We will help get you in the Christmas mood with a concert that’s not to be missed.

All in aid of PINK LADIES and kindly supported by Skipton International.

Doors: 7pm | Show: 7.30pm

A special arrangement of the 12 Days of Christmas, brought to you by FESTIVA, with directors Roy Sarre and Jose Paine and the Les Encores Children’s Choir.

The evening will feature personalities and guests, including Dame Mary Perkins, narrator Trevor Addenbrook, keyboard player David Martin and pianist Luke O’Donnell.

An uplifting evening of traditional Christmas music and carols, with a line-up of fabulous soloists, and the children’s choir from Guernsey Music Service. Bach Christmas Oratorio – Part 1 BWV 248, Bob Chilcott On Christmas Night, and the fabulous GCOS orchestra under the direction of their entertaining conductor Daniel Madden.

Kindly sponsored by The Swallow 2018 Charitable Trust

Doors 7pm | 7.30pm

Tickets on sale soon

An uplifting evening of traditional Christmas music and carols, with a line-up of fabulous soloists, and the children’s choir from Guernsey Music Service. Bach Christmas Oratorio – Part 1 BWV 248, Bob Chilcott On Christmas Night, and the fabulous GCOS orchestra under the direction of their entertaining conductor Daniel Madden.

Kindly sponsored by The Swallow 2018 Charitable Trust

Doors 7pm | 7.30pm

Tickets on sale soon

Guernsey Chamber Choir are pleased to be back at St James to celebrate 40 years of singing after last year’s absence due to Covid. This concert has become a hallmark of the choir at this time of year. Guernsey Chamber Choir is renowned for its fine a-capella singing and this concert will give you the opportunity to recharge your batteries providing the perfect lead into the festive period.

The choir has chosen its favourite repertoire from the past 40 years and will be joined by talented local instrumentalists. Prepare to relax and enjoy a programme of traditional music that encompasses the true meaning of Christmas.

Doors 7.30pm | Music 8pm