There is plenty to look forward to in Spring/Summer 2023 at Southbank Sinfonia at St John’s Smith Square. Highlights include a series of exciting concerts by Southbank Sinfonia, the return of the Easter Festival and the London Festival of Baroque Music. Featuring an array of artistic talent, audiences can enjoy everything from enthralling classical music to relaxing yoga classes and engaging family events.
The St John’s Smith Square Spring/Summer Season opens with their much-loved Thursday Lunchtime Concerts Series. Showcasing the exceptional talent of both internationally renowned musicians and emerging artists, including those from Southbank Sinfonia, these concerts offer an exciting range of soloists and ensembles. With organ recitals to string quartets, a brass quintet to vocal recitals, and delicious hot and cold food available at the Footstool Café, this is the perfect way to spend a lunchtime in the square.
St Johns Smith Square will celebrate the official start of Spring with the return of their Easter Festival from Sunday 2nd to Friday 7th April 2023. With ensembles such as Tenebrae and Polyphony performing music by J.S. Bach, James MacMillan and Dvořák, this is a special opportunity to be immersed in sublime choral music.
Across ten days, from Friday 12th to Saturday 20th May, St John’s Smith Square will host the London Festival of Baroque Music 2023: Kaleidoscope. The full programme for this exciting Festival will be announced early 2023, and promises to be a rare chance to be immersed in new and familiar Baroque music.
Continuing their 20th Anniversary celebrations, Southbank Sinfonia present an exciting programme of events in their home at St John’s Smith Square. Working with renowned conductors and soloists such as Owain Park, Nicholas Daniel, Lee Reynolds, Augustina Kapoti and Adam Hickox Southbank Sinfonia will present exhilarating concerts this season. Works such as Beethoven’s 7th Symphony and Dvořák’s 9th Symphony sit alongside less familiar contemporary pieces by composers such as Mark Simpson and Grażyna Bacewicz. Family-friendly magical musical adventures take place during the Musical Zoo events and accessible concerts continue for as little as two pounds at Rush Hour performances at St John’s Waterloo. Gábor Takács-Nagy also returns to conduct a Rhein inspired programme including Schumann’s 3rd Symphony. In April, the group travel to the Vatican to perform Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius with the Parliament Choir. After 20 years, Southbank Sinfonia continue to produce a diverse caliber of work for a varied audience.
Finally, on Wednesday mornings throughout Spring, St John’s Smith Square will host Music and Flow. These morning vinyasa yoga sessions, featuring live harp music, are the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind. Taking place in the historic main hall and with all levels encouraged and welcome, St John’s Smith Square is the perfect place to energise you for the day ahead by focusing your breath, body and mind.
As we head into a new year, St John’s Smith Square offers a sanctuary away from the bustle of busy Westminster. Filled with warmth, inspiration and serenity this historic hub is poised to welcome new and familiar faces with world-class music all season.
