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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
Thursday 22 May 7pm
The Sixteen and the Genesis Foundation present the world premiere performances of three new works by Lucy Walker, Millicent B James and Ninfea Cruttwell-Reade.
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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 aspire to be a home where everyone can belong. We’re known locally and globally for our unique history and beauty, as well as faith in action, creativity and the arts, and a commitment to social and environmental justice.
We strive to be a Eucharist-centred, diverse and inclusive Christian community promoting life in abundance, wellbeing and dignity for all.
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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.
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St James's Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL
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Saturday 19 July 1.10pm
Bucharest-born pianist, composer and educator, Cristiana Achim is recognised as a standout talent of her generation.
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
Sobhan Afsarian - Album for the Young: Beginning Album for the Young: Chaharmezrab Album for the Young: Whisper Tomás Brantmayer - El Mar de Lejos Cristiana Achim - Little Cloud Passing By Sobhan Afsarian - Album for the Young: Reng Album for the Young: Fall Album for the Young: Sea Cristiana Achim - Song from Maramureș Sobhan Afsarian - Album for the Young: Endless Album for the Young: Homeland Aaron Copland/Leonard Bernstein - El Salón Mexico
St James’s is grateful for the generous support of Rolex for this music programme.
Artist bio
Graduating with First Class Distinction in 2024 from the esteemed Royal College of Music in London, under the tutelage of Professor Nigel Clayton, she earned a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Performance degree. She was a recipient of the C. Bechstein Scholarship and the holder of the Help Musicians Postgraduate Awards. She is now a Trustee of the Talent Unlimited Charity.
Most notably, Cristiana has been awarded the 2023 London Symphony Orchestra Conservatoire Scholarship, amplifying her musical studies with performing opportunities and mentorship throughout the 2023-2024 concert season. Cristiana performed under the baton of Gianandrea Noseda, Sakari Oramo, Sabin Pautza, John Andrews and Constantin Grigore with orchestras such as London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Camerata and Trinity Orchestra.
Renowned for her exceptional solo and chamber performances, Cristiana has received laurels from various international music competitions, such as the ‘Norah Sande 2022 Awards’, ‘Intercollegiate Piano Trio Society’ Competition and the ‘Youth of Music’ International Competition. In addition, she achieved the distinction of being a semifinalist in the prestigious ROSL 2023 Music Competition.
Her performances have graced esteemed venues across the UK and internationally, including the illustrious Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, the enchanting Haddo Arts Festival in Scotland, and the iconic Romanian Atheneum in Bucharest. Cristiana’s repertoire is diverse, encompassing classical, contemporary, jazz, and folk music. She has a particular affinity for Romanian folk music, which she has explored in her piano solo compositions since 2019.
In addition to her performing career, she is passionate advocate for music education. Cristiana served as a Benedetti Foundation Music Ambassador, contributing to creative projects alongside violinist Nicola Benedetti. She is also a Visiting Piano Teacher at Finton House School and at the World Heart Beat Music Academy. In 2024, she founded Piano-Travel, an online platform connecting pianists with global music events and budget-friendly travel resources. In summer of 2024, she was awarded the RCM Accelerate Scheme prize which further supports her entrepreneurial project.
Presented in association with Talent Unlimited
