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We offer daily services and a cultural programme of talks, events and concerts. We seek to be a welcoming space for people to reflect, create and debate
Saturday 6 September 1.10pm
97 Ensemble is a group of musicians aiming to raise awareness to the statistic that 97% of women aged 18-24 experience sexual harassment in the UK.
St James’s hosts inclusive services and a cultural programme. We seek to be a welcoming space for people to reflect, create and debate.
St James’s is a place to explore, reflect, pray, and support all who are in need. We are a Church of England parish in the Anglican Communion.
We host a year-round creative programme encompassing music, visual art and spoken word.
We offer hospitality to people going through homelessness and speak out on issues of injustice, especially concerning refugees, asylum, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ issues.
St James’s strives to advocate for earth justice and to develop deeper connections with nature.
We aim to be a place where you can belong. We have a unique history, and the beauty of our building is widely known. Our community commits to faith in action: social and environmental justice; creativity. and the arts
We strive to be a Eucharist-centred, diverse and inclusive Christian community promoting life in abundance, wellbeing and dignity for all.
St James’s Piccadilly has been at the heart of its community since 1684. We invite you to play your part in securing this historic place for generations to come.
The work of St James’s, it costs us £5,000 per day to enable us to keep our doors open to all who need us.
A reimagined St James’s realised. A redesigned garden, courtyard and new building capacity—all fully accessible— will provide beautiful spaces for all as well as improving our environmental performance.
Whether shooting a blockbuster TV series or creating a unique corporate event, every hire at St James’s helps our works within the community.
St James's Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL
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Wednesday 27 August 1.10pm
BPSE 2025 Junior Intercollegiate Piano Competition First Prizewinner
Online streaming
This concert will be streamed live on our YouTube channel at 1:10pm.
Support our Creative Programme
Whether £5 or any amount you’re able to give. Donations can be made in cash in the basket on your way out, or by tap donation at the machines at our exits. Your generosity helps support our cultural events and charitable services. Thank you.
Free admission | Donations welcome
Programme
J. S. Bach/Kempff: Siciliano from Flute Sonata No.2 BWV 1031 A. Scriabin: Fantasy in B minor, Op.28 R. Schumann: Arabeske in C, Op.18 L. v Beethoven: Piano Sonata in F minor, Op. 57 ‘Appassionata’
St James’s is grateful for the generous support of Rolex for this music programme.
Artist Biography
Born in 2008, Richard is a 17 year old pianist from Hong Kong currently studying at the International Piano Academy at the Rossall School in England under the guidance of Victor Lim. Richard started playing the piano at the age of 4, but it was when he watched Yunchan Lim’s performance of Liszt’s 12 Transcendental Etudes at the 2022 Van Cliburn Competition that inspired him to pursue his dream to be a concert pianist. He has won prizes in numerous competitions across Hong Kong, China, and the UK, including first prizes at the 2024 International Musician of the Year Competition in Shenzhen, Lytham Performing Arts Festival and the 2025 Beethoven Piano Society of Europe Intercollegiate Junior Competition. Richard has performed around the UK in places such as Forsyth Music Shop and Manchester Cathedral. In 2024, he gave the world premiere of Dame Judith Weir’s Simple Sonata No.3. He has also participated in masterclasses with world-renowned pianists such as Kathryn Stott, Martin Roscoe and Graham Scott.
Outside music, Richard’s favourite subject in school is Politics and he enjoys playing video games in his spare time. Richard is currently preparing to apply for conservatories in the UK and hopes to become a concert pianist and music educator in the future.
Presented in association with Beethoven Piano Society of Europe
