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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.
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We host a year-round cultural programme encompassing music, visual art and spoken word, drawing on St James’s rich cultural history including artists, writers and musicians Mary Beale, Mary Delany, William Blake, Ottobah Cugoano and Leopold Stokowski.
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St James's Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL
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Friday 15 September 1.10pm
Discover the harmonious voices of St. Luke’s Senior Choir, an ensemble hailing from Buenos Aires, Argentina. This voluntary choir, composed of students ranging from 1st to 6th year of secondary school, skilfully blends Latin American and English-language music, showcasing the unifying power of diverse melodies.
Getting here
We are at 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL between Piccadilly and Jermyn Street, about 200 yards from Piccadilly Circus.
Online streaming
This concert will be streamed live on our YouTube channel at 1:10pm.
Unveiling Unity: With an eclectic repertoire, St. Luke’s Senior Choir connects cultures and languages through their heartfelt performances. Their dedication to both Latin American and English pieces resonates with audiences, highlighting the universal emotions that music conveys.
Harmony Beyond Borders: St. Luke’s Senior Choir isn’t confined to the stage—they bring their enchanting music to Buenos Aires and beyond, spreading joy through numerous city concerts. Their annual choral festival in La Cumbre, Provincia de Córdoba, reinforces connections between choirs and celebrates the communal spirit of choral music.
Join us for an unforgettable experience with St. Luke’s Senior Choir. Their passionate commitment to cross-cultural melodies creates a unique musical journey that transcends boundaries and unites us all.
Programme Classic and Devotional Music Hanacpachap Cussicuinin Juan Pérez Bocanegra (Perú) Gloria Athos Palma (Argentina) An Irish Blessing John Dixon (England) Latin American Folk Music El Mochilón Mike Laure (México) – Arr. R. Fischer Berimbau B. Powell (Brasil) – Arr. J. Stafforini Tres cantos nativos dos indios Krao Marcos Leite (Brasil) La Vieja Hnos. Díaz (Argentina) – Arr. J. Stafforini Fuego en Animaná C. Isella (Argentina) – Arr. J. Stafforini Argentinian Popular Classics Rezo Por Vos García / Spinetta (Argentina) – Arr. J. Stafforini Seguir Viviendo Sin Tu Amor L. A. Spinetta (Argentina) – Arr. J. Stafforini
Conductor: Juan Camilo Stafforini