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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 7 February 11am
Experience the timeless romance of 19th-century composers Clara and Robert Schumann, as their love story comes to life through their music in a relaxed Saturday morning concert suitable for all ages.
Wednesday 4 – 7 February 7.30pm
Baroque and roll meets gospel and soul in a funny, heart breaking and ultimately joyous new musical about two musical icons.
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.
It costs £5,000 each day to keep the doors of St James’s open to all who already 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 25 February 1.10pm
A newly wind quintet formed by students from the Trinity Laban Music Conservatoire, presenting a contemporary programme with works by Piazzolla, Taffanel and Milhaud.
Online streaming
This concert will be streamed live on our YouTube channel at 1:10pm.
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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
Paul Taffanel: Wind Quintet in G minor I. Allegro con moto II. Andante III. Vivace
Darius Milhaud: Suite ‘La chemineé du roi René’, Op. 205 I. Cortège II. Audabe III. Jongleurs IV. La Maousinglade V. Joutes Sur l’Arc VI. Chasse à Valabre VII. Madrigal Nocturne
Astor Piazzolla: Libertango (arr. Jeff Scott)
Biography
The Hyde Wind Quintet is a London-based ensemble formed by musicians who met through their studies at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. Performing together in various incarnations over the past four years, the quintet has developed a strong ensemble identity rooted in collaboration, versatility, and a shared passion for chamber music.
The musicians of the Hyde Wind Quintet are active performers with experience across solo, orchestral, and chamber settings, having appeared in venues throughout the UK and Ireland and worked with leading ensembles such as the London Symphony Orchestra and the English National Opera.
Committed to engaging and accessible performances, the Hyde Wind Quintet aims to connect meaningfully with audiences in a wide range of performance contexts.
St James’s is grateful for the generous support of Rolex for this music programme.
Presented in association with Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
