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Coffee and Concerts

Coffee and Concerts at St Mary Magdalene

There have been lunchtime concerts at St Mary Magdalene Church for many years.

The concert will be in Church and, on the second Wednesday of the month only, preceded by coffee / tea and cake costing £2.50, served at the back of the Church from 11:30am onwards so that people can spread out. As usual there will be no charge for coming to the concert but there will be a retiring collection. Do come along and support. The concerts give local people an opportunity to perform in a good venue and the audience have the pleasure of hearing live music of a high standard. In the past we have been entertained by singers, choirs, a jazz band and instrumentalists.

The concert begins at 12:30pm.

Everyone, whether a member of our Church or a passer-by, is welcome to come to the concerts. There is no charge for entry but there is a retiring collection to cover expenses.

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Lunchtime Recitals at 12:30pm on the Second Wednesday of the month.

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Recent Concerts

Marion and Michael Smith presented the May Lunchtime Recital to quite a good sized audience. A few of the concert goers were in Michael’s choir “The Windmill Singers” from the 1980s. Marion and Michael played piano duets of songs from the shows and also, Michael played the organ.

At 12:30 on Wednesday 12th June, Margaret Green, Soprano, will sing to us with our good friend Roddy Elmer accompanying her on the piano. Do come along if you can.

Eleanor

A recent concert performed by Jonathan Newby

2024

Please note: there is no concert in January.

DateArtistInstrument
Wednesday February 14thChoirEnfield in Song
Wednesday March 13thEnfield Grammar SchoolWith vocal and instrumental music
Wednesday April 10thKeith BenistonOrgan
Wednesday May 8thMarion and Michael SmithPiano and Organ
Wednesday June 12thMargaret Green and Roddy ElmerSoprano and Piano
Wednesday July 10th
Wednesday August 14thCatherine LeonardPiano Recital
Wednesday September 11thSusannah Knight, Margaret Dey and Roddy ElmerOboe, Recorder and Piano
Wednesday October 9thSimon GregoryPiano Recital
Wednesday November 13thSerafini Chamber Ensemble
Wednesday December 11thBush Hill Recorder GroupRecorders - Including seasonal music and carols
I would warmly recommend the Wednesday concerts, held monthly in this beautiful late Victorian church. I can enjoy music, ranging from baroque to jazz, played by professional musicians or talented amateurs. I look forward to coffee, cake and a chat with friends in the vestry. Overall, a very nice way to spend a relaxing mid-morning break.
Alice Emke