The Lark Ascending & Mozart Clarinet Concerto

Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set within the enchanting surroundings of St James Piccadilly.

Celebrate the season with an uplifting programme featuring some of the most moving and iconic works in the classical repertoire. From the soaring beauty of The Lark Ascending to the serenity of Barber's Adagio for Strings, this special Christmas concert offers a perfect soundtrack for a winter’s evening filled with wonder and reflection. The programme concludes with Mozart's exquisite Clarinet concert in A Major.

Performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta, the concert features Henry Chandler (violin) and Poppy Beddoe (clarinet)—two of the UK’s most compelling soloists. With over 200 performances each year, the ensemble—featuring some of the country’s finest classical talent—has become a beloved presence on the British music scene, celebrated for its sparkling interpretations of the baroque, classical, and early romantic repertoire.

"Stunning" – Classic FM

Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Henry Chandler – Violin
Poppy Beddoe – Clarinet

Programme
Barber – Adagio for Strings
Vaughan Williams – The Lark Ascending
Mozart – Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622

Join us for a heartwarming musical celebration that captures the spirit of the season!