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Love and Lament by Candlelight

LOVE AND LAMENT BY CANDLELIGHT Songs of Love and Longing from the Renaissance and Baroque

About the evening

LOVE AND LAMENT BY CANDLELIGHT
Songs of Love and Longing from the Renaissance and Baroque

Join us for a captivating evening of music in the breathtaking candlelit surroundings of St John’s, Upper Norwood. From the tender intimacy of love songs to the poignant beauty of music steeped in longing and heartbreak, discover the extraordinary expressive world of the Renaissance and Baroque through music by Bach, Dowland, Monteverdi and Purcell.

Performed by an outstanding ensemble of musicians, this promises to be a memorable evening of beautiful music, atmospheric surroundings and candlelit splendour. Come and experience the magic of live music in one of South London’s most remarkable churches.

With:
Francis Bamford (Alto)
James Gant and Max Robbins (Tenors)
Philip Turner (Lute)
James Gough (Organ)


Tickets — £12
School-aged children are free (must be accompanied by an adult)


Programme

TBC


Find our Church:

St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood
Sylvan Road, SE19 2RX, London

Access
The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Free Parking
Available on Auckland Road, Sylvan Road, and the surrounding areas.

Public Transport

  • Bus Routes: 249, 410, SL6, N68, 196

  • Closest Train Station: Crystal Palace (approximately 0.6 miles away)

Contact Us
Any questions? Please visit our Contact Page or email us at office@sjun.org.uk.

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