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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
Monday to Friday 11am – 3pm
Fresh World Cuisine, Every Weekday Lunchtime!
Friday 20 June 1.10pm
Talia and Michael will perform a programme of songs spanning the years from the building of St James’s Church in 1684 to the present.
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.
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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Friday 18 July 1.10pm
Both Sarah and Tal are visiting the UK this summer as part of their Royal Over-Seas League/Pettman Scholarship.
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
Mozart Duo for violin and viola in G K.423
C Shaw In Manus Tuas
Brahms Violin sonata no.2 in A major
St James’s is grateful for the generous support of Rolex for this music programme.
Artist bios
Sarah Lee
Sarah is currently in the third year of her Bachelor of Music degree at The University of Auckland, studying under the guidance of Stephen Larsen. Her passion for music has led to various achievements, including second place at the National String Competition 2024 and PACANZ National Competition 2022, the Chiron Lewis Eady Foundation Scholarship in 2022, and a Gold award at the NZCT Chamber Music Competition in 2021.
She has also performed as a first violinist in the NZSO National Youth Orchestra in 2022, and was selected as the Emerging Artist for the At the World’s Edge music festival 2024 in Central Otago. This year, she has been selected as a recipient for the 2025 ROSL Pettman Scholarship and the Young Artist Programme at the 2025 Whakatipu Music Festival.
Sarah has performed in masterclasses for internationally renowned artists such as Maxim Vengerov, Augustin Hadelich, and Ning Feng. She plays on a violin generously on loan to her through the Hill Family Foundation’s Instrument Bank.
Tal Amoore
Violist Tal Amoore is swiftly establishing himself as a prominent figure in New Zealand’s musical landscape. A recipient of the Te Kōki New Zealand School of Music Director’s Award, Tal is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Music at Te Kōki under the tutelage of Peter Clark and Gillian Ansell, violinist and violist of the New Zealand String Quartet respectively.
His orchestral engagements feature regular performances with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and guest principal roles with esteemed regional orchestras. A dedicated chamber musician, Tal founded the Eden Quartet and has since joined the Antipodes Quartet, a fellowship ensemble under the auspices of Chamber Music New Zealand and the NZSQ. He has also performed internationally with the Afflatus Ensemble. Recognition of his artistry includes selection as a 2025 Whakatipu Music Festival Young Artist, and his participation as an Emerging Artist at the World’s Edge Festival in 2022 and 2024, where he returns in 2025 as a Royal Over-Seas League Pettman Scholar.
Tal’s repertoire spans diverse collaborations, from premiering contemporary works to performances under distinguished conductors, and cross-genre projects. Committed to fostering musical appreciation, he engages in extensive outreach initiatives, introducing classical music to audiences across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Presented in association with Royal Overseas League
