Concerts

To celebrate the 50th anniversaries of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth I and of the opera written by Benjamin Britten to celebrate that event, Gloriana, the 56th Aldeburgh Festival presented two gala, semi-staged performances of the opera.

Many of Schumann's songs are rarely performed on the concert platform and this series was devised by Artistic Director Eugene Asti as a unique opportunity to hear some of Schumann's lesser-known songs alongside all the famous song cycles.

St John's is a church that was turned into a concert hall in the 1970s and is also used as a recording venue. It is a splendid 18th century building with a lovely acoustic and is one of the most romantic and attractive settings for listening to good music in London.

Many of Schumann's songs are rarely performed on the concert platform and this series provides a unique opportunity to hear some of his lesser known songs alongside all the famous song cycles.

The Schumann Series at St John's Smith Square during 2002-03 is the brainchild of pianist Eugene Asti, who, acting as its music director, put together the programmes and married them to the artists involved.

In 2002-03, as part of celebrations to commemorate the composer Robert Schumann, the Genesis Foundation presented a series of concerts at St John’s, Smith Square, in London. The artistic director behind this series was the pianist Eugene Asti, the the series was an opportunity to give young, developing opera singers a platform to show off their skills as lieder singers.