St Mary's is host to many wonderful events and concerts throughout the year, why not organise your visit around an event? Use the inputs below to filter the events by date.
Carols by Candlelight
Armonico Consort
Director Christopher Monks
Organist Adrian Lucas
Narrator Julian Glover
NOWELL
da capo a capella chamber choir
Start your Christmas with carols old and new
and festive fare in a relaxed atmosphere
supporting critical repairs to St Mary's Tower
Mark Swinton organ (St Mary's, Warwick)
Celebrating the birth of Jesus in word and music by candlelight, with the traditional first verse of 'Once in royal David's city' sung by one of the Church Choristers. All welcome.
Saint James Singers - The Holly & the Ivy - a celebration of Christmas with music and readings.
Reader: Sunny Ormonde
Celebrating the birth of Jesus in word and music by candlelight, with the traditional first verse of 'Once in royal David's city' sung by one of the Church Choristers. All welcome.
The Snowman™
4.00pm SHOWING SOLD OUT
Screening of the Christmas classic 'The Snowman' with live orchestra, and featuring a chorister of St Mary's Choir singing the famous solo Walking in the Air.
Showings at 4.00pm and 5.30pm
The Snowman™
5.30PM SHOWING SOLD OUT
Screening of the Christmas classic 'The Snowman' with live orchestra, and featuring a chorister of St Mary's Choir singing the famous solo Walking in the Air.
Showings at 4.00pm and 5.30pm
Fumi Otsuki violin and Sarah Kershaw piano (London)
Oriflamme Orchestra
Antoine Mitchell director
Julian Hellaby piano
Charlie Feaver cello
Rita Schindler harp
Boieldieu La Calife de Bagdad: Overture
Fauré Élégie in C minor Op.24
Mozart Piano Concerto No 17 in G KV453
Boieldieu Harp Concerto in C
Méhul Symphony No 1 in G minor
Lucy Morrell organ (St Mary’s, Warwick)
THE GONZAGA BAND
Faye Newton soprano
Jamie Savan and Helen Roberts cornets
Oliver Webber and Theresa Caudle violins
Steven Devine organ and harpsichord
Venice 1629. Acclaimed period ensemble The Gonzaga Band, directed by Jamie Savan, explores this extraordinary year in the life of composers Monteverdi, Castello, Grandi, Marini, and many more in this most musical of cities.
Concert generously supported by John and Jean Morgan
www.leamingtonmusic.org
J.S. BACH MASS IN B MINOR
ARMONICO CONSORT & BAROQUE ORCHESTRA
Director Christopher Monks
Soprano Elin Manahan Thomas
Generously sponsored by David Phillips & Phillips and Becker Accountants Ltd.
www.armonico.org.uk
Young Musicians from King Henry VIII School:
Theo Bratton piano
Jasmine Close violin
Dharma Muthalagappan piano
Handel Acis & Galatea
The Sixteen present the most popular dramatic work of Handel’s lifetime; a tale of love, tragedy and liberation, with the eternal love between mortal shepherd Acis and goddess Galatea doomed by the jealous cyclops Polyphemus. Staying true to the premiere in 1718, this intimate concert performance features a select group of five singers, and nine instrumentalists from The Orchestra of The Sixteen.
‘Christophers uses stylish Handelians and consort singers who blend to perfection in this intimate chamber performance.’ The Sunday Times
Performers:
Selected instrumentalists from the Orchestra of The Sixteen
Harry Christophers: conductor
Grace Davidson: Galatea
Jeremy Budd: Acis
Mark Dobell: Damon
Simon Berridge: Coridon
Stuart Young: Polyphemus
https://thesixteen.com/events/handel-acis-galatea-warwick/
DAME EMMA KIRKBY AND DOWLAND WORKS
Dame Emma Kirkby and Gwendolen Martin sopranos
Clemmie Franks alto
Michael Solomon Williams tenor
Gareth Thomas bass
Sam Brown and Toby Carr lutes
Peter McCarthy viola da gamba
The music of John Dowland forms the core of this intimate programme, which brings together young performers and seasoned specialists in an exploration of the rich heritage of lute songs left to us by Dowland and some of his contemporaries such as John Danyel, John Coprario, and Angelo Notari. The concert forms part of Dame Emma’s 70th Birthday Tour.
Concert generously supported by John and Jean Morgan
www.leamingtonmusic.org
Mark Swinton organ (St Mary’s, Warwick)
Collegium Warwick with Beauchamp Sinfonietta
Oliver Hancock Director
Beethoven Mass in C
Vivaldi Gloria
Oliver Hancock organ (St Mary’s, Warwick)
An Evening of Flanders & Swann
Oliver and Samuel Hancock drop their hats at St Mary's, Warwick. Join us for an evening of gas men, armadillos and Madeira.
Fizz reception and canapés.
Fundraising concert for St Mary's Choir Tour to Poland in August 2020
Young Musicians from Warwick School
THE ORLANDO CONSORT
Matthew Venner alto
Mark Dobell and Angus Smith tenors
Donald Greig baritone
Guillaume de Machaut: Portrait of a Genius
The Orlando Consort’s new programme demonstrates the full lyrical beauty, the sensual imagery and the inspired harmonic brilliance that lies in the work of this truly great poet – a direct inspiration to Chaucer – and composer.
www.leamingtonmusic.org
Mark Swinton organ (St Mary’s, Warwick)
A guided tour can be arranged to show you round if you request this in advance, tours cost £3 per person and will last approximately 45 minutes. Our knowledgable guides will bring the story of St Mary's to life and will be able to answer you may have about the building and it’s history. Learn more about the history of the church.
St Mary’s Tower is open to visitors throughout the year, weather permitting, and offers spectacular views from the top. The charge for the tower is £3 per adult, students over 16 £2.50, students under 16 £1.50 and family ticket £6 (2 adults and up to 4 children).We regret the Tower is not suitable for children under eight years old. Last entry to climb the tower 3.40pm.
Head over to our Visiting Us page to find information regarding getting here as well as opening times.