Nicola Woodward – Flutes by Candle light – 8pm
'What the Silence taught me' is a collection of enchanting flute music that I discovered or performed for the first time during lockdown. I am delighted to finally play this music live, by candle light, in a beautiful venue, with all proceeds going to UNHCR and refugees who really deserve our support.
Nicola Woodward studied flute and piano jointly at the Royal College of Music where she won the Eve Kisch Flute prize and several prizes for all-round musicianship. She has performed at the Wigmore Hall, Purcell rooms and live on Classic FM and BBC Radio 3. Nicola toured in South America for the British Council, worked with the LPO and Bournemouth orchestras and regularly entertained HRH the Prince of Wales and guests at Highgrove and Buckingham Palace. She spent many rewarding years touring the UK with the esteemed ‘Live Music Now! scheme and now is involved as a mentor.
Nicola’s love of folk music has led to recordings of folk-influenced repertoire from the UK, flamenco and trad Irish music. Nicola believes that live music should be accessible to absolutely everyone; she is co-founder of the Rockhampton Folk Festival; a small and lively festival with a huge outreach sector.
Her recording of the Koechlin ‘Chants de Nectaire’ trilogy, 96 pieces for unaccompanied flute, recently won Guardian ‘Classical CD of the week.
Upcoming Events
Duruflé Requiem – Twickenham Choral – 7pm
Join Twickenham Choral for a moving performance of Maurice Duruflé's Requiem in the beautiful surroundings of Holy Trinity Sloane Square. Composed in 1947, this deeply spiritual work blends Gregorian chant with rich harmonies to create an atmosphere of serenity and hope. Unlike more dramatic settings of the Requiem Mass, Duruflé's version offers a message of peace and consolation.
The concert also includes a performance of Rob Fenton's Ave Verum and music from cellist Oliver Simpson.
Twickenham Choral is conducted by Howard Ionascu. The choir will be joined by acclaimed soloists Cathy Bell mezzo soprano and Alexander Hopkins baritone, and accompanied by organist Andrew Lumsden.
Interstellar Plus – Roger Sayer – 7pm
Interstellar Organist Roger Sayer returns to Holy Trinity to play the original Hans Zimmer soundtrack, as well as music from other Sci-Fi films.
Read MoreSloane Square Choral Society – Christmas Concert 2025 – 6pm
Sloane Square Choral Society
Now available! Christmas Concert 2025 tickets at this link (and also at the door on the night. Book Here
SSCS is delighted to invite you to our Christmas Concert 2025 on Sunday 7 December at 6pm, directed by Oliver Lallemant. The programme is Edward Elgar's The Music Makers. SSCS is always looking for even more members to be a part of our wonderfully fun and engaging choir. There's no audition; we welcome everyone. Email admin@sloanesquarechoralsociety.com for details – or just turn up at any of our rehearsals which are on Mondays 7pm–8.30 between 15 September and 1 December (except 27 October).