Lunchtime Performance Programme January to March 2014
FREE Performances Mondays 1– 2pm in Central Hall
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Our Performers January 2014
brought to you by Breathe Arts Health Research in partnership with Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity.
Monday 6th January
FREE weekly performances are held in public spaces across Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital to enhance the healthcare environment for patients, staff and visitors.
The Teak Project Monday 13th January
Our Winter Season finds us travelling on a musical journey through Asia, Europe and the far-east. We host an exciting blend of world class performers, all fully committed to sharing their music and artistic talents with our wonderful audiences. Along the way we will be celebrating some exciting cultural events, including Chinese New Year, the Winter Olympics, some of our favourite composers’ birthdays and our patron Saints Days. So come along, bring your lunch and enjoy this special opportunity to access some truly world-class performances in the unique setting of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals.
The Teak Project is a cross cultural collaboration between three of Britain’s finest young improvisers coming together to make their own music. Though they marry Indian music and jazz, their aim is not to break new ground, but rather express their wealth of musical and social experiences.
Resonance Monday 20th January
Performances at St Thomas’ Hospital are held:
Resonance. It’s what happens when something moves at its natural frequency. With soulful vocals and blues riffs, Radhika and her steel-string acoustic guitar will be playing a set of original songs.
Mondays 1–2pm, in Central Hall, St Thomas’ Hospital
Litsa Tunnah & Petr Limonov
Please see map towards centre of programme. Website: www.breatheahr.org Twitter: @BreatheAHR Facebook: www.facebook.com/breatheahr Email: info@breatheahr.org Phone: 020 3290 2013
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Celebrating Mozart’s Birthday Litsa Tunnah is quickly establishing a reputation as a virtuoso concert violinist. Since making her concerto debut at the age of 12 Litsa has appeared as soloist with major orchestras including Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Kensington Sinfonia, St Bartholomew Chamber Orchestra, London International Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Stella Quartet
February 2014
Monday 24th February Originating from around the globe — England, Ireland, France and Russia — Stella Quartet are all passionate about playing chamber music and sharing it with as wide an audience as possible. Today’s performance includes works from both Beethoven and Shostakovich that are integral pieces of the string quartet repertoire.
Spread the Word Monday 3rd February National Storytelling Week Join Spread the Word and writers Femi Martin and Laila Sumpton to celebrate National Storytelling Week. Take part in a story mosaic, compose ‘nanofiction’ (55 word stories) and ‘micro-poetry’ (one-line poems) of your own, and enjoy a fun and interactive performance from Laila and Femi.
March 2014
The Riot Ensemble
Breathe Harp Ensemble
Monday 10th February
Monday 3rd March
Celebrating John Williams’ Birthday
St David’s Day Celebrations
An array of American film music centred round the work of composer John Williams. This concert, with violin and piano duo of sisters Ramona and Claudia Racovicean will include favourites such as Schindler’s List set alongside some of the most exciting and interesting American film music of the past 50 years
Come and experience the mesmerizing sound of a harp ensemble. The performance is given by Breathe’s resident harpists who usually play solo in the wards and clinical spaces around the two hospitals but who have joined together for a unique and special concert.
Siobhain O’Higgins Monday 17th February Siobhain O’Higgins has been described as ‘the perfect classical pianist’ with considerable pianistic skills, ‘sensitive and instantly responsive’. Join her as she sweeps you through a wonderful programme of Russian classical pieces.
Zena Edwards Monday 10th March Celebrating International Women’s Day Poet and vocalist Zena Edwards, who has performed internationally for 20 years, teams up with acclaimed composer/guitarist, Jon Speedy from ‘The Boom Yeah’ to deliver a dynamic performance of spoken word poetry, song and music from all over the world — some true gems of trans-global storytelling.
SNOWSFIELDS
Monday 17th March St Patrick’s Day Celebrations
CROSBY ROW
Lunchtime Performances are held Mondays 1– 2pm, GASSIOT HOUSE in Central Hall, South Wing within St Thomas’ Hospital FOUNTAIN & GARDEN LUPUS UNIT
Featuring flutes, harp, bodhran, guitar, bouzouki and vocals Ranagri fuse Celtic folk with original song writing and vibrant instrumentals. Individually they have recorded with Peter Gabriel, Tony Christie, Jonny Greenwood and on film soundtracks including The Hobbit. They will perform a vibrant set of Irish folksongs and original music to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
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Ranagri
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MILLENNIUM GARDENS
Composer, pianist and accordionist Maurizio Minardi performs his original music. Reminiscent of Nino Rota, Yann Tiersen, Rene Aubry, Michael Nyman and Sakamoto, Maurizio’s intimate and expressive sound is defined by a daring and unique combination of genres from baroque to minimalist jazz fired up with splashes of tango and rumba.
EAST WING
GOVERNORS’ HALL SUITE
CENTRAL HALL
Vimala Rowe is fast becoming one of London’s most sought after Jazz singers, having recently appeared at the London Jazz Festival and Pizza Express Jazz Club. She is joined by the charismatic and vibrant guitarists Dave Archer and Harry Sankey for a mixture of Jazz, Blues and World Music.
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
EVELINA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ST THOMAS’ HOUSE
Monday 31st March
SOUTH WING SHEPHERD HALL
Baker Boys with Vimala Rowe
STAFF GYM
ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY
Maurizo Minardi
Lunchtime Performance Programme January to March 2014
FREE Performances Wednesdays 1–2pm in Atrium 3
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Flip over for St Thomas’ Hospital Lunchtime Performance Programme
Guy’s Hospital
a warm welcome
Our Performers January 2014
brought to you by Breathe Arts Health Research in partnership with Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity. FREE weekly performances are held in public spaces across Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital to enhance the healthcare environment for patients, staff and visitors.
NO PERFORMANCE Wednesday 8th January
Our Winter Season finds us travelling on a musical journey through Asia, Europe and the far-east. We host an exciting blend of world class performers, all fully committed to sharing their music and artistic talents with our wonderful audiences. Along the way we will be celebrating some exciting cultural events, including Chinese New Year, the Winter Olympics, some of our favourite composers’ birthdays and our patron Saints Days. So come along, bring your lunch and enjoy this special opportunity to access some truly world-class performances in the unique setting of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals.
Jyotsna Srikanth Wednesday 15th January Jyotsna Srikanth is the most sought after BritishIndian violinist and composer known for her versatility and ability to collaborate with different genres seamlessly and with ease. She has performed in prestigious music festivals & venues and played violin for nearly 200 Indian films.
Performances at Guy’s Hospital are held:
Wednesdays 1–2pm, in Atrium 3, Guy’s Hospital
El Andaluz Wednesday 22nd January
Please see map towards centre of programme. Website: www.breatheahr.org Twitter: @BreatheAHR Facebook: www.facebook.com/breatheahr Email: info@breatheahr.org Phone: 020 3290 2013
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El-Andaluz take the audience on a journey through a poetic and reflective Andalusian Nuba to the trance-like Sufi music of the Sahara, then to a classical Egyptian belly dance, ending with the celebratory Chabi music of Algeria that never fails to get the audience up on their feet and dancing.
The Silk String Trio
Kalia
Wednesday 29th January
Wednesday 19th February
Chinese New Year Celebrations
Kalia sings folk tales of love and loss, with nostalgia for far-away homelands, and plays melodies of distant longing. The resulting sound is a musical landscape evoking the wild and rugged mountains of Greece and the sunlight of the Mediterranean coast.
To celebrate Chinese New Year (Year of the Horse), we take you on a seasonal journey through the music of China, performing a selection of solo and group pieces from traditional and regional repertories as well as popular melodies and modern pieces. The trio’s signature sound is a fresh interpretation and arrangement of traditional and contemporary Chinese musical works.
February 2014
Maki Sekyia Wednesday 26th February
Christopher Guild Wednesday 5th February World Cancer Awareness Day Scottish pianist Christopher Guild is known for his innovative approach to programming and maintains a strong interest in unusual piano music. This concert pairs the striking and original Variations for Judith with a warhorse of the repertoire, Mussorgsky’s everloved Pictures at an Exhibition. www.dimblebycancercare.org
Japanese born virtuoso Maki Sekiya makes another sensational appearance since returning from Moscow after 15 years. Her performance celebrates the rich, Russian musical heritage and includes the arrangement of the popular Tchaikovsky Symphony no.5 by Taneev for 4hands, and legendary virtuosic master piece Islamey by Balakirev. Maki will be joined by her husband and pianist Ilya Chetverikov.
March 2014 Mazaika Duo Wednesday 12th February A perfect yet totally unconventional marriage of violin, accordion and voice, showcasing performances full of fun and virtuosity, emotional depth and musical subtlety. Mazaika will take you on a troika into the heart of Russia, where you will experience the joy and sorrow of Russian folk and Gypsy songs and the fiery passion of the gypsy violin.
City of London Sinfonia Wednesday 5th March Celebrating Vivaldi’s Birthday We are truly delighted to welcome back musicians from the world famous City of London Sinfonia who will play chamber works by Vivaldi and his contemporaries in celebration of Vivaldi’s birthday.
Marlene Verwey Wednesday 12th March Sir James Galway Rising Star, Marlene Verwey (flute), and pianist Anne Marshall were both born in South Africa and graduated from the Royal College of Music. They are presenting a programme of works by Bach, Schubert and Reinecke.
Guy’s Hospital Map Lunchtime Performances are held Wednesdays 1– 2pm, in Atrium 3, Bermondsey Wing within Guy’s Hospital
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BERMONDSEY WING
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Wednesday 19th March
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Inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt the Manoucheketeers will be slicing their way through a set of swinging 30’s jazz tunes, nuanced ballads and Reinhardt’s own hot compositions. Add to the mix tunes from subsequent gypsy guitar maestros and they will transport you to that campfire under the stars…
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Wednesday 26th March Marimba percussionist Eri Kaishima and saxophonist Michaela Stapleton are two keen chamber musicians who began working as a duo to explore and expand their existing repertoire in exciting, new ways. You are invited to experience a fascinating and unusual combination of sounds in this innovative and musically versatile programme of recent works.
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PATIENT TRANSPORT
BOROUGH WING
GREENWOOD THEATRE
Cocora Duo
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WOLFSON HOUSE
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TABARD ANNEXE
For further information about Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity, please visit: www.gsttcharity.org.uk
For further information please contact: info@breatheahr.org
To learn more about our services and programme visit: www.breatheahr.org
Breathe’s work is underpinned by robust scientific research and evaluation, to demonstrate both the medical and economic value of our programmes and projects.
• provide unique training opportunities for clinical and non-clinical staff
• develop individual and community engagement with their health and wellbeing
• enrich the healthcare environment for staff, patients and visitors
• improve clinical outcomes for patients
Breathe works in collaboration with a number of health and cultural partners locally, nationally and internationally to design innovative ways of using the arts and creativity in healthcare to:
Breathe Arts Health Research is a social enterprise company founded by Yvonne Farquharson. Breathe Arts Health Research works in partnership with Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity to deliver a diverse and engaging performing arts and health programme across clinical and public spaces of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals and the local communities of Southwark and Lambeth.
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Saxophone & Marimba
Cocora Duo
Jazz & Swing
Manoucheketeers
Flute & Piano
Marlene Verwey
Classical Music
City of London Sinfonia
Russian Classical Piano
Maki Sekyia
Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Music
Kalia
Russian Folk
Mazaika Duo
Piano
Christopher Guild
Chinese New Year Celebrations
The Silk String Trio
Arabic & Middle Eastern
El Andaluz
Indian Classical Music
Jyotsna Srikanth
NO CONCERT
Wednesdays 1–2pm in Atrium 3
NO CONCERT
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Indian Music
Resonance Vocals & Blues
Litsa Tunnah & Petr Limonov
Classical Violin & Piano
Spread the Word Poetry & Storytelling
The Riot Ensemble Classical Film Music
Siobhain O’Higgins Russian Classical Piano
Stella Quartet Chamber Music
Breathe Harp Ensemble Harp Ensemble
Zena Edwards
Poetry, Song & Music
Ranagri
Irish Music
Maurizo Minardi Contemporary Jazz
Baker Boys with Vimala Rowe Soul & Jazz
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The Teak Project
Mondays 1–2pm in Central Hall
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