Lunchtime Recitals: Autumn 2018

We're pleased to announce that our series of Lunchtime Recitals at St Clement's begins in October, with another exciting programme of a wide range of performers and ensembles. This term introduces a number of new soloists making their debut at St Clement's, as well as a new early music group, The Maestral Ensemble.

The Erasmus Chamber Choir is back with an intimate programme of Renaissance music accompanied by the Cambridge University Consort of Viols, as is the Cambridge University Recorder Ensemble playing music from the Slavonic tradition. The St Clement's Players make two appearances, including an orchestral concert of Mozart and Schubert (with soloist Chloë Gamlin), and they round off this term's series with a performance of Part I of Handel's Messiah, with St Clement's Choir and friends.

Full details of the recitals can be found on our website:
http://www.stclementscambridge.org/recitals.html,
and we'll be posting about each recital on our website and social media on a weekly basis. All our recitals are free to attend, taking place on Saturday Lunchtimes at 1pm. A retiring collection is taken which contributes to the running costs of the recital series, and continues to raise money for our ongoing Organ Redevelopment Fund at St Clement's. We hope to see many of you there!

Taizé Eucharist: Friday 14th September, 7.30pm

Our Taizé series restarts this week after our summer break. We hope you can join us on Friday evening for a Taizé-style Eucharist celebrating the Feast of the Cross. Our service begins at 7.30pm, with reflective prayers, readings, chants and silence. All are welcome, and we hope to see many of you there.

Please note: there is currently significant building work taking place in our church's south aisle. Entrance to St Clement's is only possible via the West doors directly facing onto Bridge Street.

Sun 22nd July: Choral Evensong - Patronal Festival, 5.30pm

This Sunday evening we will be holding a reflective choral evensong in celebration of our Patronal Festival this Sunday at St Clement's. The choir will be singing Canticles by Dyson, and anthems by Joubert, Harris and Bruckner; there will also be poetry by RS Thomas, and opportunities for silent prayer and reflection.

Our service begins at 5.30pm, and follows the traditional language of the Book of Common Prayer. We hope you are able to join us for this unique service.

Sat 21st July: Piano works of Debussy and Bowen (recital)

Please join us this Saturday for the final instalment of our current series of Lunchtime Recitals at St Clement's. We're delighted to welcome pianist Constance Chow, who will be performing a number of works by Claude Debussy and York Bowen.

As ever, our recital begins at 1pm, and entry is free, with a retiring collection taken to support the recital series, and contribute to the Organ Redevelopment Fund at St Clement's. All are welcome - we hope to see you there!

Taizé Eucharist: Fr 13th July

Do join us for the final Taizé service at St Clement's before the summer break. This week we will be celebrating a Taizé Eucharist, with readings and prayers focused on our society. The service begins at 8.30pm, and all are welcome to this peaceful service of readings, silent prayer, music and meditation. We hope to see you there.

Sat 14th June: Laura Rickard, Violin (recital)

This Saturday sees the return of Laura Rickard to our recital series, as she brings a programme of violin works to our recital series. Previously appearing with the Mila Piano Trio, and as a soloist with the St Clement's Players, she will be performing the Beethoven "Spring" Violin Sonata No. 5 and Franck's Violin Sonata in A major with pianist Ziteng Fan, also of the Mila Trio.

As ever, the recital begins at 1pm, with free entry to all. A retiring collection will be taken to support the recital series, and also to raise money for the Organ Redevelopment Fund at St Clement's. We hope to see you there!

Sat 30th June: Byrd Mass for Four Voices (recital)

Do please join us on Saturday afternoon as the Orlando Singers make a welcome return to St Clement's. They will be performing Byrd's incredible Mass for Four Voices, alongside a number of motets and part songs by English and German composers. They will be directed by Brian Watkins.

The recital begins at 1pm, and as always, entry to the recital is free with a retiring collection taken to support the recital series, as well as raise funds for the ongoing Organ Redevelopment Fund at St Clement's. We hope to see you there!