St John's Smith Square

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Mon Nov 19 2012

This elegant eighteenth-century church is regarded as a masterpiece of baroque architecture. Despite being firebombed in World War II it was restored and transformed into a concert venue. St John's, Smith Square hosts a varied classical programme including more-or-less nightly orchestral and chamber concerts, with occasional vibrant recitals on its magnificent Klais organ. There's a secluded, brick-vaulted restaurant in the crypt, which makes a great place for a cosy glass of wine whether or not there's a concert on that night.

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St John's Smith Square Smith Square
Westminster
SW1P 3HA

Website:
www.sjss.org.uk
Transport:
Tube: Westminster/St James's Park
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1. St John's Smith Square
  - Smith Square
    Westminster
    SW1P 3HA
  - www.sjss.org.uk
  - 51.496092,-0.126938

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Theatre. Dance. Music. Classical & Opera. Chamber. Choral. World. African music. Asian music. Latin music. Traditional music. Things to do
Facilities:
Eating and drinking facilities. Café. Restaurant. Accessible facilities. Wheelchair access. Devices for the hearing-impaired
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1 May at 7 p.m. A candlelit Evening of Russian Classical Romance-fabulus programme at St. John's Smith Square with a big star from St. Petersburg-Sergey Zakharov! Legend of the Russian Stage! Book in advance! WHY IS IT THAT THE EDITORS IGNORE THIS? IT IS A VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY!

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1 May at 7 p.m. A candlelit Evening of Russian Classical Romance-fabulus programme at St. John's Smith Square with a big star from St. Petersburg-Sergey Zakharov! Legend of the Russian Stage! Book in advance!

Olga Wed Apr 4 2012
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In reply to Sally Greenhill - Sally, you are correct. The restoration of St John's Smith Square did not begin until 1965, completed I believe around 1969. I worked in Smith Square from 1958 to 1963 and when I left my job in 1963 St John's was still a bomb site.

Patricia Fri Aug 6 2010
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Please can you tell me when St John's Smith Square was made into a concert venue? I have just seen the film 'An Education' in which the caddish young man takes the heroine to a concert, but I didn't think this became a concert hall until the late-60s (the film is set in 1961). Is this filmmaker's licence?

Sally Greenhill Fri Feb 5 2010
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