Described as an 'oasis lying between the City of Westminster and the City of London', Temple Church was built in the twelfth century, and the home to a masterful organ and choir singers. The Elizabethan Temple Hall is a magnificent sixteenth century hall over a hundred feet long, over forty foot wide, and was the venue to host the first ever performance of Shakespeare's
Twelfth Night.
Temple has always been associated with music, and this autumn it again brings a stellar line up of concerts for the public to enjoy.
Angelika Kirchschlager and Julius Drake
15th October, 7pm, Temple Hall, £5 - £45
The Austrian soprano, Angelika Kirchschlager will perform work by composers by Brahms, Schubert, and Liszt, played by pianist, Julius Drake.
Emerging Artist Series - Nathan Vale21st October, 6.45pm, Temple Church, £10
Tenor, Nathan Vale won the London Handel Singing competition in 2006. Since then he be involved in projects with the National Opera. He will perform work by Schubert and Wolf, along with British Isle folk songs.
The Fairy Queen: An Opera30th & 31st October, Temple Hall £30 - £85
Thomas Guthrie has staged a new production of Purcell's
The Fairy Queen, which is based on Shakespeare's
A Midsummer Night's Dream. It includes an optional gala dinner.
Winter of the World11th November, 7pm, Temple Church, £10 - £20
In Commemoration of the outbreak of World War One, you'll hear the story of 1914 from diplomatic exchanges, newspapers military reports, and poignant poems.
Come and Sing with John Rutter15th November, 11am - 4.45pm, Temple Hall & Temple Church, £25
Watch singing rehearsals led by John Rutter. Include lunch.
The Bar and Choral Society
18th November, 7pm, Temple Church, £10 - £25
Soprano, Sarah Gabriel, perform, and baritone, Roderick Williams perform Gabriel Fauré's
Requiem and Ralph Vaughan Williams'
Five Mystical Songs.
The Sixteen
20th November, 7pm, Temple Church, £10 - £45
The Sixteen perform music from the Italian Baroque repertoire.