{"title": "Christmas by candlelight at 235 Shaftesbury Avenue", "start": "2026-11-21T17:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church", "address": "Shaftesbury Avenue 235, WC2H 8EP London", "price": "From £20.00", "price_from": "20.00", "price_to": "55.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/baroque", "occasion/christmas"], "description": "A Christmas concert series held by candlelight in the Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church on Shaftesbury Avenue. On 21 November the programme is Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Corelli's Christmas Concerto, performed by the Belmont Ensemble, London's finest musicians. 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The programme features Vivaldi's iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, described as a vivid and revolutionary work capturing the essence of nature, alongside other much-loved works including Mozart's Eine Kleine Nacht Musik. It is performed by the Piccadilly Sinfonietta, an acclaimed ensemble with over 200 performances annually, under the artistic direction of concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith. The church's ornate ceilings, historic charm and stunning acoustics are said to offer the perfect candlelit setting for the music.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/vivaldi-four-seasons-by-candlelight-6pm-and-8pm-47722/", "official_url": "https://stmarylestrand.com/event/vivaldi-four-seasons-by-candlelight-6pm-and-8pm-31/2026-10-31/1/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0a80cb156c2120a1566adcce7c264855d44db704fc2cc766d97caa0391f2c3e8-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons", "start": "2026-11-20T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Banking Hall", "address": "", "price": "From £30.45", "price_from": "30.45", "price_to": "75.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/baroque"], "description": "Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons is a candlelit concert at Banking Hall in London, where a string quartet plays Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons live. The 60-minute programme features the four violin concertos of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, plus Sonata No. 12 in D minor, 'La Follia'. The room is lit only by LED candles, creating an intimate atmosphere for this Candlelight concert series experience.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/candlelight-vivaldis-four-seasons-76543/", "official_url": "https://feverup.com/m/754539", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8871ac859364182433ff1eb8ec51bccd78b67fa25b30bec2e2608b3530671f9b-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight", "start": "2026-11-14T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St Martin-in-the-Fields", "address": "St Martin's Place 5, WC2N 4JH London", "price": "£9, £17, £25, £32, £35", "price_from": "9.00", "price_to": "35.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/baroque"], "description": "Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight is a candlelit concert built around Vivaldi's masterpiece The Four Seasons, together with music by Handel and Bach. Violin virtuoso Miki Takahashi performs her acclaimed interpretation of the work, accompanied by the Baroque Chamber Orchestra of London. The evening lasts one hour with no interval and takes place at St Martin-in-the-Fields.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/vivaldi-four-seasons-by-candlelight-80859/", "official_url": "https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/whats-on/vivaldi-four-seasons-by-candlelight-11/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/48f734dc8ffedceadf026bfd576fc641f87e530cc2f53548499f98f7bbdeb127-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Mozart and Moonlight Sonata by candlelight at 235 Shaftesbury Avenue", "start": "2026-11-14T17:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church", "address": "Shaftesbury Avenue 235, WC2H 8EP London", "price": "From £15.00", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "55.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical"], "description": "A candlelit classical concert at Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church on Shaftesbury Avenue, with London's finest musicians performing Beethoven's 'Moonlight' Sonata alongside works by Mozart, Bach, Handel and Debussy. 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The acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta, with guest virtuoso soloists and pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, plays a selection of Bach's sublime concertos. The programme includes a Partita and two of Bach's keyboard concertos, performed with invention, emotional depth and vibrant interplay between soloist and ensemble. The architectural beauty of St Mary le Strand is said to be the perfect setting for Bach's music to shine.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/bach-concertos-by-candlelight-47731/", "official_url": "https://stmarylestrand.com/event/bach-concertos-by-candlelight-9/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6c8e51a9620a92b27e90f9e481dd954c33a11686c70fe7314fc3dcc146ab6060-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Baroque Classics by Candlelight", "start": "2026-11-17T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St Martin-in-the-Fields", "address": "St Martin's Place 5, WC2N 4JH London", "price": "£9, £17, £25, £32, £35", "price_from": "9.00", "price_to": "35.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/baroque"], "description": "Baroque Classics by Candlelight is a candlelit concert of sacred music from the 17th and 18th centuries. St Martin's Choral Scholars, Emerging Artists and Chamber Ensemble perform under the direction of Andrew Earis. The programme pairs celebrated masterpieces such as Monteverdi's Beatus Vir and Bach's Jesu, meine Freude with rediscovered gems by the lesser-known composers Isabella Leonarda and Caterina Assandra. It runs for one hour with no interval.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/baroque-classics-by-candlelight-80866/", "official_url": "https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/whats-on/baroque-classics-by-candlelight-5/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7b7b673ec38b92564c991fec12a902a705bb590a8c31ca3766dcc968c45ded06-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Mozart Piano Concertos by Candlelight", "start": "2026-11-20T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-20T19:00:00Z", "place": "St Mary le Strand", "address": "Strand, WC2R 1ES London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical"], "description": "A candlelit classical concert titled 'Mozart Piano Concertos by Candlelight' held in St Mary le Strand, one of London's most stunning and historically rich churches. The concert is part of a series showcasing Mozart's exquisite Piano Concertos alongside other of his masterpieces. It features the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, with a programme of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 13 in C major, K. 415 and Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491. The orchestra performs several hundred times a year across the UK, and nearby restaurants and bars offer a way to round off the evening in one of London's most vibrant cultural quarters.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/mozart-piano-concertos-by-candlelight-47720/", "official_url": "https://stmarylestrand.com/event/mozart-piano-concertos-by-candlelight-18/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/94c2071d8532b64e664a3ab4c952e25533416297c8d980481837b232e2060b21-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Mozart and Moonlight by Candlelight", "start": "2026-11-19T20:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-19T21:00:00Z", "place": "St Mary le Strand", "address": "Strand, WC2R 1ES London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical"], "description": "A candlelit classical music concert in the ornate surroundings of one of London's most historic churches. The Piccadilly Sinfonietta performs works by Mozart, including the Overture to The Marriage of Figaro and Piano Concerto No. 12, with pianist Warren Mailley-Smith playing Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata and soprano Susan Parkes appearing as special guest. The ensemble is celebrated for its virtuosic performances of the baroque, classical, and early romantic repertoire, with over 200 performances each year.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/mozart-and-moonlight-by-candlelight-47719/", "official_url": "https://stmarylestrand.com/event/mozart-and-moonlight-by-candlelight-14/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Beethoven Piano Concertos by Candlelight", "start": "2026-11-13T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-13T19:00:00Z", "place": "St Mary le Strand", "address": "Strand, WC2R 1ES London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical"], "description": "A candlelit classical concert inside the church of St Mary le Strand, one of London's most breathtaking hidden gems, blending musical brilliance with architectural beauty. The acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta, joined by celebrated pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, performs Beethoven's much-loved Piano Concerto No. 3, alongside Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik. Founded in 2017, the ensemble of some of the country's finest classical musicians gives over 200 performances a year under the artistic direction of Warren Mailley-Smith. VIP tickets include a glass of Prosecco, front-row seats, a signed CD and a short exclusive chat.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/beethoven-piano-concertos-by-candlelight-47733/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/33ae0b91c01f847fb4115e405d714fe54fcf206ad8ef5f3700c66fcf5071e7a8-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Meditation and Praise", "start": "2026-11-15T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St Peter", "address": "Belsize Park, NW3 4HY London", "price": "£15.00", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/baroque"], "description": "Meditation and Praise is a programme of Baroque vocal and orchestral music, ranging from calm reflection to joyful praise. It includes works by Handel, Vivaldi, Zelenka, and Conti, and is directed by Catherine Martin. Behind it is Belsize Baroque, a leading amateur baroque orchestra formed in 2002. The orchestra performs on period instruments in an historically informed style, and comprises young professionals, students, and accomplished amateur baroque players.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/meditation-and-praise-49557/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/419433723be3e52d3ee38b723c5f62095524f52b50c5f17404085ee149ff4f81-1200.webp"}, {"title": "A Handel Celebration", "start": "2026-11-10T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Handel & Hendrix", "address": "Brook Street 25, London", "price": "£25 | Concert Only; £100 | Reception & Concert; £150 | Reception, Concert & Donation", "price_from": "25.00", "price_to": "25.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/baroque"], "description": "A Handel Celebration is a one-night concert of George Frideric Handel's music staged in the composer's own parish church, St George's Hanover Square. The Brook Street Band and The London Handel Players join forces, with mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston, for a programme including the Trio Sonata in B minor (HWV386), the Sonata in A major (HWV361) and the cantata Mi palpita il cor (HWV132c). The concert marks the 25th anniversary of Handel's house on nearby Brook Street, now Handel Hendrix House, first opening to the public, and celebrates the music Handel wrote there. There is also an optional pre-concert reception at Handel Hendrix House before walking to the church.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/a-handel-celebration-36432/", "official_url": "https://handelhendrix.org/events/celebrating-25-year-of-handel-house", "image": "https://noky.io/images/42d60cac040fd347ba21bc06ab85a5f553780b6c602bf577f7e411133be2f1cf-600.webp"}, {"title": "J.S. Bach Christmas Oratorio | The London Chorus", "start": "2026-11-18T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-18T21:00:00Z", "place": "Southwark Cathedral", "address": "Cathedral Street, London", "price": "From £10", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": null, "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/choral", "occasion/christmas"], "description": "A choral concert performance of J.S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio, a monumental festive masterpiece composed in 1734 that recounts the Nativity story across the 12 days of Christmas. It is performed by The London Chorus, led by musical director William Vann, with four soloists and the Meridian Sinfonia. The programme features parts 1, 3, 5 and 6 of the work, sung in German, mixing joyful arias with sacred poetry. The event takes place at Southwark Cathedral in London.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/js-bach-christmas-oratorio-the-london-chorus-47465/", "official_url": "https://cathedral.southwark.anglican.org/whats-on/1811-js-bach-christmas-oratorio-the-london-chorus/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8f8c1f1123b19511810dd0a1bd93f9296b98e771e20016b6104e387674c45575-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Free Friday Lunchtime Recital: A Winter’s Journey - from Nocturne to Party", "start": "2026-11-20T13:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Saint Mary's Church", "address": "Upper Street, N1 2TX London", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical"], "description": "A free lunchtime recital at St Mary's Church, part of the church's eleventh Free Friday Lunchtime Recital of 2026. Francis Bushell and Emma Howarth explore the bassoon's diverse characteristics through a winter lens, opening with Elgar's dark and brooding Romance, moving through Schubert and Fauré songs arranged by Francis, and closing with repertoire that pushes the bassoon to its limits. Free hot drinks and cake are served from 12.45pm, and no ticket is needed. The recital series is made possible by the legacy gift of Denise Antenen and donations from St Mary's congregation.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/free-friday-lunchtime-recital-a-winters-journey-from-nocturn-65088/", "official_url": "https://www.stmaryislington.org/events/free-friday-lunchtime-recital-friday-20-november-2026", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1db387d2c49e24e516b17d44369ba5ff221fdfabeeb35ccfab0ed2998d755d2a-2000.webp"}]}