Name: A Night at the Opera by Candlelight
Start: 2026-10-28T19:30:00
Location: Cadogan Hall

Rebecca Afonwy-Jones

Philip Smith

Claire Wild

Robyn Iyn Evans

Cadogan Hall

London Concertante

A distinguished gathering of musicians and singers join together to celebrate the life and legacy of Ronald Corp OBE, the much-loved British composer, conductor and Anglican priest, who died in May 2025. Ronald Corp founded New London Orchestra, New London Children’s Choir and was Musical Director of Highgate Choral Society and The London Chorus.

The concert is presented by Petroc Trelawny and features some of Ronald Corp’s compositions as well as British light music classics of which he was a tireless champion.

Ronald Corp OBE

Cadogan Hall 

Cape Town-born pianist/composer Clouts’ South African roots have inspired a voyage of discovery that has led to him soaking up the joyful passion of Caribbean calypso, the bluesy melodies of Middle Eastern praise songs, the exuberant sway of Cuban dance music and the tuneful essence of Gospel while honouring jazz heroes including Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, and Charles Lloyd.

Philip Clouts Quartet

Join Nucleo for a special evening celebrating 13 years of music-making – and the remarkable things that can happen when communities come together, and every young person has access to excellence of opportunity.

Enjoy performances from Nucleo’s young musicians and alumni at their best. This anniversary concert at Cadogan Hall is one of the highlights of Nucleo’s year, and we hope it will be one of yours too.

Nucleo is the only organisation of its kind in England – delivering a free, immersive, ensemble-based, after-school programme to over 400 students, making a musical education accessible for any child, from first musical steps through to the highest levels of performance.

Nucleo

Celebrating the early years of Phil Collins at the helm of Genesis (1976-80): the iconic tracks, the signature drum duets, and the 1978 Mirrors tour.

And Then There Was… Phil celebrates the most impactful artist and performer of our times, showcasing Genesis’ incredible prog-rock repertoire, including some of the band’s early hits such as ‘Follow You, Follow Me’ and classic tracks from A Trick of the Tail, Wind & Wuthering, And Then There Were Three and Duke albums.

The Musical Box

Alto saxophonist Reiss Ellis Beckles leads a dynamic contemporary jazz group based in London. Blending modern jazz sensibilities with deep-rooted influences from swing, soul, and global rhythms, the ensemble creates a sound that is both exploratory and grounded.
Beckles’ writing is characterised by rich harmonic landscapes, compelling grooves, and a strong sense of narrative, giving each performance a distinct identity while leaving space for spontaneity and interplay.

Reiss Ellis Beckles Group

Since its inception, the RCM Junior Department has offered advanced training at the highest level to young musicians aged 8–18, nurturing its students with individually tailored programmes of one-to-one instrumental, voice and composition lessons, supported by chamber music, orchestral, choral and musicianship classes.

Many former RCMJD students are now leading and influential figures in the music industry.

RCM Junior Dept Chamber & Symphony Orchestras

Since the passing of legendary pianist/composer Stan Tracey CBE in 2013, son, Clark Tracey has led various tribute groups, performing compositions of the great man, ranging from quartet to big band.

This performance highlights a range of his well-loved compositions from the many and varied suites penned by Stan Tracey over 50 years.

Stan’s final group’s nucleus will be participating: Simon Allen on saxes and Andrew Cleyndert on bass, along with Clark, of course, who was the drummer in his father’s groups for 35 years. The outstanding Gareth Williams will be adopting Stan Tracey’s role on piano.

Clark Tracey’s Tribute to Stan Tracey

Celebrated Dutch fortepianist Ronald Brautigam makes his eagerly awaited debut with Ian Page’s award-winning orchestra The Mozartists, performing two of Mozart’s delightful early piano concertos.

The programme also includes Mozart’s popular Serenata notturna, scored for the unusual combination of strings and timpani, and the joyfully effervescent Divertimento in D major, K.251, allegedly composed as a 25th birthday present for Mozart’s sister.

Ronald Brautigam plays Mozart 2026

For a long time, the music of Nikolai Kapustin was known only to a few people in the Soviet Union. It’s only in the last couple of decades that his unique fusion of classical and jazz has reached a wider audience.

London Phoenix Orchestra are joined by Kapustin specialist Ophelia Gordon, whose debut album of his music has been highly acclaimed, for a rare performance of his Fifth Piano Concerto.

William Grant Still’s First Symphony, ‘Afro-American’, provides contrast and context for the Kapustin – the first symphony written by an African American to be performed by a major orchestra, it combines classical form with the language of the blues.

London Phoenix Orchestra

Fabienne Ambuehl is known for her vibrant contemporary jazz, weaving together elements of poetry, folk and storytelling. Her latest album Thrive, released on Ubuntu Music, won ‘Jazz Recording of the Year’ at the 2025 Presto Music Awards. The music of the London-based, Swiss-born pianist, singer and composer receives widespread acclaim from the international jazz press.

With fluid, expressive piano playing and emotive vocals, Ambuehl’s unique sound is lyrical, atmospheric and rich in detail, drawing inspiration from both the natural world and urban life. Her debut album, Glitterwoods (Traumton, Berlin), was named ‘Album of the Year’ by UK Vibe, and she has since performed and recorded internationally with many different artists, including a musical residency in Senegal funded by Arts Council England and appearing as an improvising soloist with Jazzchor Freiburg at the Eurovision Choir contest in Riga, Latvia.

Fabienne Ambuehl Quartet

Step into Dance is a programme facilitated by the Royal Academy of Dance, in partnership with The Jack Petchey Foundation, to deliver dance classes to schools and youth groups within London and Essex.

Delivered by professional dancers, Step into Dance supports young dancers in continuously progressing and realising their creative potential.

Step Live is their annual celebration of dance, featuring a selection of work created by students on the Step into Dance programme throughout the year.

Step Live 2026

Following a jubilant debut in 2025, Craig Martin’s Classic Albums Live returns to the UK to perform ‘note for note, cut for cut’ Led Zeppelin II, plus a bonus set of Zeppelin hits, promising an unforgettable experience for rock enthusiasts.

Classic Albums Live‘s reputation as the premier destination for live album recitals has been solidified over the past 23 years across North America and now offers UK audiences the opportunity to experience the pure essence of the music, performed by world-class musicians, with every note faithfully reproduced live on stage.

Led Zeppelin II

A Night at the Opera returns to Cadogan Hall with a spectacular programme of operatic favourites. Featuring four outstanding soloists – soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor and baritone – the evening brings together some of opera’s greatest showstoppers, including the irresistible ‘Largo al factotum’ from The Barber of Seville, the triumphant ‘Toreador Song’ from Carmen, and celebrated ensemble highlights such as Mozart’s serene trio ‘Soave sia il vento’ from Così fan tutte and Verdi’s dramatic quartet ‘Bella figlia dell’amore’ from Rigoletto.