Unlike the 1968 space mission of the same name, this rocket is not unmanned, but rather manned by powerful singers who show the world what vocal music can do. Jubilation, hope, but also humility and sadness—the highly personal program of the five Brits is full of conflicting emotions and knows no genre boundaries.

Apollo5

Kulturkirche St. Jakobi - Kreisdiakonisches Werk Stralsund e.V.

Angels are all around us. So started a discussion between John Studzinski (philanthropist and founder of the Genesis Foundation) and the late Robert Willis (poet, cleric and Dean of Canterbury Cathedral until 2022). Often angels are introduced into stories and creative art as signs of a spiritual dimension which is beyond our human conceiving. There is in fact a much wider acceptance of the concept of angels in the minds and hearts of people of all faiths and none. Robert was commissioned by John to write a series of poems about Angels as messengers, ministers, warriors and worshippers, with John then commissioning three young composers to set these poems to music.

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Voices of Angels

St John R C Church

St James's Piccadilly

### Brahms Requiem by Candlelight - Academy of St Martin in the Fields

**Date:** 13 June 2024  
**Location:** Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London

Join us for an enchanting evening of music as St Martin’s Voices and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble perform Johannes Brahms' "Ein deutsches Requiem," arranged by Iain Farrington. This special performance will be held by candlelight, creating a serene and reflective atmosphere in the historic Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

In addition to Brahms' masterpiece, the evening will feature the world premiere of "The Kingdom of Heaven," a new work by Lucy Walker, the Composer-in-Residence for St Martin’s Voices. 

**Programme:**
- **Lucy Walker:** *The Kingdom of Heaven* (World Premiere)
- **Johannes Brahms:** *A German Requiem* (arr. Iain Farrington, sung in German)

**Performers:**
- **St Martin’s Voices**
- **Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble**
- **Conductor:** Andrew Earis

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience a blend of classical and contemporary choral works in a stunning candlelit setting. 

**Tickets:** Available for purchase now.

Brahms Requiem by Candlelight

St Martin-in-the-Fields

Enjoy festive music from Mexico, Ukraine, Canada, South Africa, Estonia, as well as traditional Celtic favourites, in a kaleidoscopic programme showcasing the rich tapestry of global Christmas music.

Christmas Around the World

Smith Square Hall

Experience the magic of Christmas with one of the world’s finest choral ensembles. Harry Christophers and The Sixteen return to Cadogan Hall for their highly anticipated annual yuletide concert. From medieval melodies to modern compositions, this musical journey celebrates the heart of Christmas – a humble birth surrounded by heavenly song.

It isn’t Christmas at Cadogan Hall without The Sixteen’s extraordinary, atmospheric seasonal celebration and we look forward to welcoming all ages for an unforgettable evening of beauty and joy.

The Sixteen

Cadogan Hall 

Christmas is a time for families and old friends – for well-loved tunes and good cheer. But it’s also a time of mystery and wonder: of silent nights, and sounds that echo across centuries. We’re delighted to be back at Cadogan Hall this Yuletide for two nights of beauty, wonder and seasonal joy. From medieval carols to visionary modern masterpieces, it all takes its inspiration from the story at the heart of the season: a baby in a stable, surrounded by simply heavenly singing.

The Sixteen at Christmas: Cambridge

Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge

Give Me Your Stars explores the profound and diverse beauty of music inspired by the heavens, human connection, and the places we call home. At its heart is Lucy Walker’s eponymous new work, written for VOCES8, which captures the delicate balance between celestial wonder and the deep, personal connections that make us human.

The programme spans centuries of choral music, from the luminous polyphony of Tomás Luis de Victoria’s Regina caeli to timeless jazz standards. Along the way, we encounter the reflective sentiments of Eric Whitacre’s All Seems Beautiful to Me and Ola Gjeilo’s Ubi caritas, folk traditions in Danny Boy and Michael McGlynn’s Dúlamán, and evocative tales of cities and starlight in April in Paris and New York, New York.

Lucy Walker

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 11, 2025

Christmas Around the World · Sinfonia Smith Square

17 - 18 Dec, 2025

The Sixteen · Cadogan Hall

Dec 19, 2025

The Sixteen at Christmas: Cambridge · The Sixteen

Jan 28, 2026

Voces8 · Cadogan Hall

Past events

Aug 1, 2025

Apollo5 · Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

22 - 24 May, 2025

Voices of Angels · The Sixteen

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