Events

Recital With Charles Castronovo
Feb
7

Recital With Charles Castronovo

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Step into an unforgettable night of vocal artistry with world-renowned tenor Charles Castronovo and acclaimed British pianist Claire Habbershaw, as they present an exclusive preview concert of their forthcoming Italian song album. This rare and intimate event offers audiences the chance to hear one of the world’s greatest living operatic tenors up close, while he is in London performing Alfredo Germont in La Traviata at the Royal Opera House.

Joined by celebrated British cellist Alice Luddington, the programme also showcases music by Britain’s “greatest living composer of art song” (Musical Opinion), including the world premiere of Mélodie Oubliée for solo piano.

The concert takes place at the breathtaking Leighton House, one of London’s most extraordinary historic homes. Once the studio-residence of Victorian artist Frederic, Lord Leighton, this richly decorated space is renowned for its opulent interiors, glowing mosaics, and Middle Eastern-inspired architecture. Audiences are warmly encouraged to arrive early to explore this stunning building, soak in its unique atmosphere, and set the mood for a truly boutique, intimate evening of song in a setting as evocative as the music itself.

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James Laing & Claire Habbershaw
Feb
6

James Laing & Claire Habbershaw

JAMES LAING counter tenor
CLAIRE HABBERSHAWpianist

SONGS OF HEARTFELT HISTORIES

As part of Strand International Song Series

Experience the music of Howells, Finzi, and Venables in a fresh, captivating way, with a rare counter tenor voice breathing new life into these English masterpieces. 

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James Laing & Claire Habbershaw
Feb
5

James Laing & Claire Habbershaw

JAMES LAING counter tenor
CLAIRE HABBERSHAW pianist

LOVE LIVES BEYOND THE TOMB

https://www.1901artsclub.com/5-feb-2025-love-lives-beyond-the-tomb.html

Experience the music of Howells, Finzi, and Venables in a fresh, captivating way, with a rare counter tenor voice breathing new life into these English masterpieces. 

This recital will include the world premiere of Ian Venables’s song, “Little Old Cupid”.

Sponsored by The Herbert Howells Society

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My Heart Makes Songs On Lonely Roads
Feb
10

My Heart Makes Songs On Lonely Roads

  • Belsize Square London, England, NW3 4HJ United Kingdom (map)
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"Gurney's influences and inspirations"

St Peter's Church, Belsize Square, Belsize Park, London, UK

Sponsored by The Herbert Howells Society.

Taking inspiration from living composer Ian Venables's cycle The Pine Boughs Past Music op.39, British pianist Claire Habbershaw and British mezzo soprano Rachel Roper perform a song recital of Ivor Gurney's music, settings of his poetry and music by composers who were his influences and inspirations, including Howells, Venables, Finzi, Vaughan-Williams, Elgar and Stanford.

Claire will be giving the world live performance premiere of Ivor Gurney’s solo piano piece “Autumn”.

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My Heart Makes Songs On Lonely Roads
Oct
5

My Heart Makes Songs On Lonely Roads

"Gurney's influences and inspirations"

Taking inspiration from living composer Ian Venables's cycle The Pine Boughs Past Music op.39, British pianist Claire Habbershaw curates and musical directs a multimedia recital of Ivor Gurney's music, settings of his poetry and his influences and inspirations. She will perform alongside British mezzo soprano Rachel Roper. Audio visual design by Luke Isom.

 This concert is generously sponsored by Action Dry Emergency Services. All ticket proceeds will go to Barts Charity.

With special thanks for the generous support from The Ivor Gurney Society.

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Words of Women
Sep
23

Words of Women

  • Phillips Street Jersey, St Helier, JE2 4SW Jersey (map)
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Alongside soprano Susanna McRae, Claire will perform a programme for Jersey Literary Society, performing settings of poetry, documents and letters of female writers, with works by traditional composers alongside lesser known contemporary works.

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Songs of Winter
Apr
4

Songs of Winter

Claire curates a recital alongside regular duo partner Steven van der Linden of selections from Schubert’s “Winterreise”, Britten’s “Winter Words” and Dove’s “Out of Winter”.

https://www.1901artsclub.com/4-apr-2022-steven-van-der-linden-and-claire-habbershaw.html

All proceeds will go towards Royal National Institute of the Blind, in memory of John Henry.

This concert is kindly sponsored by Action Dry Emergency Services.

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Mar
14

Solos & Songs

As part of her junior fellowship, Claire will curate a project centred around solo pieces linked to Songs, with an emphasis on pianists delivering spoken introductions and poetry.

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Jan
18

Winterreise 1 - 12

Tenor Steven van der Linden and Claire Habbershaw will present an afternoon recital of the first half of Schubert’s Winterreise.

https://cathedral.southwark.anglican.org

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Nov
12

Walt Whitman

For over a century Whitman has inspired successive generations of composers. Some were drawn to his unique rhetoric, others to his empathy with the soldiers of the American Civil War. More recently Whitman has been celebrated for his proudly defined sexuality. Our programme explores different facets of this American visionary.

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