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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
SW1P 3HA

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

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Mozart's Requiem

Concerto, Choir and symphony

OSJ (Orchestra of St John's) and OSJ Voices under John Lubbock, with Michael Collins, clarinet, Hannah Davey (soprano), Sara Jane Lewis (contralto), Christopher Turner (tenor) and Frazer Scott (bass). Mozart: 'Ave Verum Corpus' Mozart: Clarinet Concerto...

Thu May 30
St John's Smith Square Smith Square, SW1P 3HA
£10-£26

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London Lawyers' Orchestra Anniversary Gala

Orchestral music, Choir and symphony, Classical music (1730 – 1820), Romantic music (1815 – 1910), 20th century music (1900 – 2000)

The London Lawyers’ Symphony Orchestra and Chorus present their Thirtieth Anniversary Gala concert. London Lawyers Symphony Orchestra and London Lawyers Chorus under Paul Hoskins, with Olivia Robinson (soprano), Lisa Wilson (soprano), Alexander Cadden...

Sat Jun 22
St John's Smith Square Smith Square, SW1P 3HA
£10-£15

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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!

Olga Mon Apr 16 2012
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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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