Event Type : Classical Music

with Guernsey Symphonic Winds

Guernsey Symphonic Winds, Conductor Alan Gough with special guests the Guernsey Bach Choir present a concert packed full of musical treats. A varied programme of pieces to suit all tastes, including Light Classics, Film, Musical Theatre and concert works. The evening will include a special Military Tribute to mark Remembrance Weekend. Marches and Military Band repertoire that have become well known for their uplifting and emotional content, will represent the Army, Navy and Air Force in a concert packed full of musical highlights.
A donation from the proceeds of this concert will be given to the Poppy Appeal. This programme is proudly sponsored by Sarnia Hotels.

Doors: 7pm
Performance: 8pm

The concert celebrates three renowned international soloists who live in Guernsey as members of the Hanois Ensemble. Max Wong is Fellow of the Royal Schools of Music (FRSM). Diana Galvydyte is winner of the Windsor Violin Competition, laureate of the Heifetz Violin Competition and, until her move to Guernsey, Professor of Violin at the Yehudi Menuhin School. Joseph Edwards is Associate Baritone for Tenebrae, exceptionally awarded the honorary degree of DipRAM by the Royal Academy of Music. They collaborate with pianist Philip Howard, category winner at BBC Young Musicians’ and a historic winner of the International Gaudeamus Competition.

The programme starts with selections from Bach’s great Double Violin Concerto, followed by Schubert’s charming and lively “Grand Duo”, D. 574. Joseph Edwards curates a rich programme of Brahms Lieder songs. The second half welcomes Guernsey composer Martyn Dorey, who makes his debut at St James through two superlative compositions inspired by home and far away lands. Prokofiev’s Second Violin Sonata, the Russian composer’s chamber music masterpiece, is equally brilliant and virtuosic for violin (Op. 94a) and flute (Op. 94). The programme ends with Sarasate’s formidable and dazzling Navarra for Two Violins.

Kindly sponsored: Dorey Financial Modelling

Doors 7pm | Performance 7.30pm

Youth Camerata 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 brass, strings, woodwind and voice. We are delighted to welcome London based accompanist, Fionnuala Ward.

Soloists:
Peter Birch (trombone)
Benjamin Childs (cello)
Sam Cole (violin)
Benjamin Tasker (trumpet)
Madeleine Vaudin (flute & voice)
George Walker (viola)
Programme:
Tzigane – Ravel , Sonata for Viola (1st movement) – Rebecca Clarke, Cello sonata – Shostakovich, ‘None but the lonely heart’ -Tchaikovsky, ‘Show me’ from My Fair Lady – Frederick Loewe, ‘Pan et les oiseaux’ – Mouquet, ‘Sang Till Lotta’ – Jan Sandström, Cornet Concerto – Denis Wright

Free Entry – Retiring Collection
Doors: 7pm | Performance: 8pm

kindly sponsored by BWCI

Come and join the Guernsey Camerata on an animal adventure to meet all sorts of exciting creatures! Expect some awesome animal antics as we encounter fur, feathers and fins from far and near with music to match. Dress up as your favourite animal and bring a cuddly animal toy to join in the fun!

The Guernsey Camerata are delighted that Alasdair Malloy has made time in his busy schedule to return to Guernsey for this concert. Plenty of surprises and fun in store; a real treat!

£36 family ticket (only available on the box office) It is advised to book early to avoid disappointment!

Doors: 2pm | Performance: 2.30pm

Conductor: Alan Gough

Charpentier, Messe De Minuit,

Midnight Mass of The Nativity

Mozart, Divertimento in F K.138

Bach, Cantata BWV 105

“Herr, gehe nicht ins Gericht mit deinem Knecht”

Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s Christmas mass, the Messe de Minuit, celebrates the joyful news of the Birth of Christ with cheerful happiness.

The beautiful divertimento in F by Mozart was written when he was only 16 but it already shows off his genius, charm and skill as a composer.

Cantata 105 by J S Bach is one of his many Church Cantatas. It has been described as one of the most sublime descriptions of the soul in baroque and Christian art.

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 their orchestral friends to perform these great Choral and Orchestral masterpieces.

Doors 7pm | Performance 8pm

Guernsey Concert Brass returns to St James for its annual Christmas concert. By joining forces, once again, with the Guernsey Schools’ Music Service Brass Band, this will be a spectacular evening of traditional and new seasonal fayre. There are sure to be surprises in store to further entertain the audience.

kindly sponsored by Zedra

Doors: 7pm | Performance: 8pm

The FESTIVA Christmas Gathering promises once again a wonderful coming together of choristers and audiences singing in full voice the traditional carols and most popular songs and melodies from the festive season. With Jose Paine as director, the Festiva Choir will be joined by the Les Encores – Friendship Co. Children’s Choir, recently re-formed by Roy Sarre. Organist Andrew Warren and pianist Alan Boyle, will support the choirs and soloists throughout the evening. Look forward to an Open Mic section in the second half!

Doors: 7pm | Performance: 7.30pm

This year, Guernsey Choral & Orchestral Society presents JS Bach’s Magnificat BWV 243, and CPE Bach’s magical hymn of the angels Heilig ist Gott Wq 217, under the direction of their conductor Daniel Madden.

Join them for an evening of traditional Christmas music and carols, with a line-up of fabulous soloists, and a children’s choir from the Guernsey Music Service.

Doors: 7pm | Performance: 7.30pm

This year, Guernsey Choral & Orchestral Society presents JS Bach’s Magnificat BWV 243, and CPE Bach’s magical hymn of the angels Heilig ist Gott Wq 217, under the direction of their conductor Daniel Madden.

Join them for an evening of traditional Christmas music and carols, with a line-up of fabulous soloists, and a children’s choir from the Guernsey Music Service.

Doors: 7pm | Performance: 7.30pm

Fantasia on Christmas Carols

This customary concert draws the seasonal carol concerts to a close. Take the opportunity to relax and enjoy the beauty and peacefulness that only voices can bring midst a busy time of year.  The choir will be joined by talented instrumentalists in a Fantasia of Christmas Carols, and more reflective carols encompassing the true meaning of Christmas, providing the perfect start to the festive period.

Doors: 7pm | Performance: 8pm