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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
From Sun 6 to 27 April
Breastplate will be displayed behind the altar of the Side Chapel and lit from below so that it glows from within, thereby revealing its feather-filled fragility and the talismanic contents of its pockets.
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.
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St James's Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL
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Wednesday 14 May 1.10pm
Her repertoire, extending from classical to jazz and beyond, involves a fusion of diverse musical influences.
Online streaming
This concert will be streamed live on our YouTube channel at 1:10pm.
Support our Creative Programme
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
Nikolai Kapustin: ‘Between the Lines’
Kapustin Big Band Sounds, Op.46 5’
Kapustin Selection from Preludes Op.53
No.4 in E Minor
No.5 in D Major
No.11 in B Major
No.16 in Bb Minor
No.17 in Ab Major
No.18 in F Minor
No.19 in Eb Major
No. 23 in F Major
Kapustin Contemplation 6’
Kapustin 8 Concert Etudes, Op.40 22’
Prelude
Reverie
Toccatina
Reminiscence
Raillery
Pastoral
Intermezzo
Finale
St James’s is grateful for the generous support of Rolex for this music programme.
Artist bio
Ophelia Gordon, an accomplished pianist, epitomizes the essence of a musical polymath. Her journey began at the prestigious BRIT School, where she specialized in classical guitar, piano and double bass, and continued through her academic pursuits at Durham University and City University London, earning degrees in music. Ophelia’s mastery in classical guitar was paralleled by her role as the principal double bassist in her university orchestra, showcasing her extraordinary versatility and ability to transcend traditional musical boundaries. Performances at this time included iconic venues such as the South Bank, The Royal Albert Hall, St. John’s Smith Square, LSO St. Luke’s, and The Sage Gateshead.
Following her graduation, Ophelia experienced a pivotal shift towards the piano. This transition gave rise to a flourishing career in teaching, performing, and accompanying. Her commitment earned her numerous first prizes and recently secured her the top honour in the ARS Nova International Competition. As well as a solo career, Ophelia is also highly in demand as a collaborative pianist and has been appointed as the resident pianist for the ASPSNY festival at the Manhattan School of Music.
Ophelia unique musical sensibility bridges a variety of genres, reflecting her passion for exploration. Her repertoire, extending from classical to jazz and beyond, involves a fusion of diverse musical influences. Her next endeavour, involving a recording contract with Divine Arts Recordings, focuses on producing an album that highlights the captivating music of Kapustin, blending the classical realm with a dynamic touch of jazz.
With the aim to deepen understanding of the craft and further refine artistic expression, Ophelia is now studying for a masters’ in piano performance at the renowned Trinity Laban Conservatoire, under the tutelage of head of keyboard Ji Liu.
Presented in association with Trinity Laban
