A Winter Celebration of Song

SongEasel returns to South East London after a stellar 2024 series, presenting an evening of light-hearted classics and Lieder, including Robert Schumann’s Spanische Liebeslieder Op 138 for four singers and piano duet.

We bring together world-renowned artists soprano Ailish Tynan ('mischevieous yet touching' The Times) and James Gilchrist ('has few equals amongst tenors' MusicOHM) with some of the most exciting emerging artists of the time, including the winner of the 2023 Critics' Circle Young Talent award, Francesca Chiejina. With the nurture of young talent at the heart of our mission, former SongEasel Young Artists Jared Andrew Michaud and Jordi Bitlloch will also star alongside exceptional young mezzo soprano Nafissatou Batu Duramy and Artistic Director Jocelyn Freeman. The evening is hosted by the beautiful and historic church referenced by Dickens in Little Dorrit.

Francesca Chiejina soprano

Ailish Tynan soprano

Nafissatou Batu Duramy mezzo soprano

James Gilchrist tenor

Jared Andrew Michaud baritone

Jordi Bitlloch piano

Jocelyn Freeman piano and curator

'A consummate performance in perfect surroundings together with a glass of wine from the bar made this a perfect evening.' Audience member, May 2024

Ticket prices

£10 students, over 65s, and unemployed; under 16s free

Early Bird £5/£12/£30 for side, centre and front seating *available until 10 November*

Full price £7.50/£15/£35 for side, centre and front seating

Reception £25 Early Bird / Full Price £35

The performance will be followed at 8.15pm by a drinks and light buffet reception (ticketed separately), with a chance to meet the artists and celebrate SongEasel.

With deepest gratitude to our artists for giving so generously of their time and talents for this fundraising event.