We return to this extraordinary venue for a programme inspired by the theme of the sunrise, L’Aurore. Through solo violin works spanning three centuries, we encounter folk influences from Poland, Romania and Belgium, exploring music that evokes the emergence of light from darkness.

Programme

Johann Georg Pisendel - Sonata for solo violin in A minor, JunP IV.2

Johann Sebastian Bach - Partita for solo violin no. 3 in E, BWV 1006

~ Interval ~

Grażyna Bacewicz - Polish Caprice

Igor Stravinsky - Elégie

George Enescu - Sarabande

Eugène Ysaÿe - Sonata for solo violin no. 5 in G, op. 27 no. 5

~ Sijie Chen (violin) ~

The Fitzrovia Chapel is an enchanting jewel of Byzantine inspired architecture located in the heart of the Fitzrovia community. As the former chapel of the Middlesex Hospital, it is a place of meaning, memory and sanctuary for many.

The King chose the chapel as the location for his Christmas Broadcast in December 2024.

Tickets: £35/£45 (Under 30s £20) including drinks

Vermeer Season Pass available

Doors open 6.30

Duration: approx. 1 hr 45 mins