BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//7 STAR ARTS - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.7stararts.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 7 STAR ARTS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T213000 DTSTAMP:20250930T135542Z CREATED:20250729T160044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T135542Z UID:3904-1769023800-1769031000@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:'DREAMSCAPES' with Emanuil Ivanov (piano) at the 1901 Arts Club DESCRIPTION:Emanuil Ivanov piano\n\nA piano recital by featuring works by Robert Schumann\, Olivier Messiaen\, Stephen Hough\, and the world premiere of Emanuil’s own original composition. \nMeet the artist in the bar after the concert \nTickets £30 \nIn support of the ENO Benevolent Fund \n  \n\n  \nPROGRAMME \nRobert Schumann \nNight Pieces Op. 23 \nEmanuil Ivanov\nDreamscapes Suite (world premiere) \nOlivier Messiaen\nCatalogue d’oiseaux\n    La Chouette hulotte\nL’Alouette lulu \nStephen Hough\nSonata No.2 ‘Notturno Luminoso’ \n  \n \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/dreamscapes-1901-arts-club/ LOCATION:1901 Arts Club\, 7 Exton Street\, London\, SE1 8UE CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/26-01-21-emanuil-ivanov-pic-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260106T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260106T213000 DTSTAMP:20251217T100821Z CREATED:20251117T095758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T100821Z UID:3956-1767727800-1767735000@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:Twelfth Night Delights at Ham House Stables DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Twelfth Night with pianist Anthony Hewitt in the historic setting of Ham House Stables on the edge of beautiful Richmond Park \nTickets £30 (includes welcome drink)\nDoors open 7pm for 7.30pm start \nIn support of RNLI \n\nPost-concert meet the artist and mingle with other music lovers\n  \n\n  \nProgramme\nFelix Mendelssohn: Rondo Capriccioso (7’)Fanny Mendelssohn: Wanderlied (3’)Bonis: Phoebe (3’)Beethoven: Sonata in C sharp minor Op.27\, no.2 “Moonlight” (15’)Fryderyk Chopin: Rondo à la Mazur\, Op.5 (9’)Debussy: Masques (5’)Schumann: Carnaval (28’)\n\nPraise for 7 Star Arts events at Ham House Stables: \n“Absolutely spellbinding evening; spectacular music\, beautiful surroundings and a total feeling of love in the Stables” \n“such a friendly atmosphere…” \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n(Artist image: Kulvinder Hambleton-Grey) URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/hewitt-hhs/ LOCATION:Ham House Stables\, Ham Street\,\, Ham\, Richmond\, Surrey\, TW10 7RS CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/image0.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251215T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251215T213000 DTSTAMP:20250716T085404Z CREATED:20250104T125122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T085404Z UID:3779-1765827000-1765834200@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:CLASSIC GERSHWIN XXXTRA at The 1901 Arts Club DESCRIPTION:Experience a sensational evening of music\, words and song celebrating the life of the great American composer George Gershwin at London’s most stylish small venue\, the 1901 Arts Club. \n7 Star Arts’ “wonderful” original full-length version of Classic Gershwin\, starring: \nSusan Porrett writer/narrator \nSofia Kirwan-Baez vocals \nAlex Norton pianist \nViv McLean pianist \nWritten by Susan Porrett\, CLASSIC GERSHWIN XXXTRA weaves the vibrant music of the ever-popular composer George Gershwin with his fascinating life story from birth in the colourful\, teeming New York of 1898 to his tragically early death in 1937. The programme features popular Gershwin numbers including I Got Rhythm\, The Man I Love and Rhapsody in Blue as well as lesser-known pieces\, performed by a stellar cast. Plus post-concert Q&A and meet the artists in the bar afterwards \nTickets £40 \nDoors/bar open 6.30pm for 7.30pm start \nBOOK TICKETS\n  \nPraise for 7 Star Arts events: \n“a truly uplifting evening of beautiful music!” \n“wonderful!” \n \n“such a friendly atmosphere…” \n \n“Inspiring\, inspired” \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susan Porrett\n \n \n \n \n \n Sofia Kirwan-Baez\n \n \n \n \n \n Alex Norton\n \n \n \n \n \n Viv McLean\n \n \n \n \n \n George Gershwin URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/gershwinxxxtra-1901ac/ LOCATION:1901 Arts Club\, 7 Exton Street\, London\, SE1 8UE CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/389_124667063029.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T213000 DTSTAMP:20251016T123143Z CREATED:20251016T122545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T123143Z UID:3946-1765049400-1765056600@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:Classic Christmas with Viv McLean & Friends at Ham House Stables DESCRIPTION:Festive favourites\, seasonal classics plus a few surprises performed by pianists Tyler Hay\, Viv McLean and Alex Norton. \nTickets £30 (includes welcome drink)\nDoors open 7pm for 7.30pm start \nIn support of Ham & Petersham Liberal Democrats \nWell-behaved dogs welcome – please contact sevenstarconcerts@hotmail.com if you would like to bring your canine concert companion \n\n\nPost-concert meet the artists and mingle with other music lovers in the historic setting of Ham House Stables\n  \n\nPraise for 7 Star Arts events at Ham House Stables: \n“Absolutely spellbinding evening; spectacular music\, beautiful surroundings and a total feeling of love in the Stables” \n“such a friendly atmosphere…” \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tyler Hay\n \n \n \n \n \n Viv McLean & Tyler Hay\n \n \n \n \n \n A Ham House Stables resident\n \n \n \n \n \n Viv McLean\n \n \n \n \n \n Alex Norton\n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/christmas-hhs/ LOCATION:Ham House Stables\, Ham Street\,\, Ham\, Richmond\, Surrey\, TW10 7RS CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/P1310169-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T203000 DTSTAMP:20250930T140841Z CREATED:20250930T140741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T140841Z UID:3922-1764788400-1764793800@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:'GERSHWIN 1925' Centenary Concert DESCRIPTION:Tyler Hay piano\nViv McLean piano\n\n7 Star Arts invites you to an exclusive performance of George Gershwin’s Concerto in F on the centenary of its premiere in New York on 3 December 1925. \nPerformed in the two-piano version by acclaimed Gershwin interpreter Viv McLean and prize-winning young pianist Tyler Hay\, the concert takes place in the elegant Bӧsendorfer Hall at Coach House Pianos’ sumptuous London showroom\, located in the iconic art deco Talisman Building on New King’s Road. \nIn addition to the Concerto in F\, the programme will include the Rhapsody in Blue together with shorter works by Gershwin \nTickets £35\nTickets must be booked in advance. No on the door ticket sales \nDoors open 6pm for pre-concert drinks & mingling \n\n  URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/gershwin1925-chp/ LOCATION:Coach House Pianos London Showroom\, 79-91 New Kings Road\, London\, SW6 4SQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Black-and-White-Simple-Wedding-Save-the-Date-Card-1920-x-1080-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T213000 DTSTAMP:20251016T123324Z CREATED:20250725T084644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T123324Z UID:3895-1763753400-1763760600@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:IRINA CHAGUNAVA & EMANUIL IVANOV piano duo at Café Yukari DESCRIPTION:Husband-and-wife piano duo live at Cafe Yukari \nTickets £30 \nDoors open 7pm for 7.30pm start \nBOOK TICKETS\n  \nProgramme \nRavel Mother Goose Suite \nBarber Souvenirs \nKapustin Sinfonietta \n  \nPRAISE FOR 7 STAR ARTS’ CONCERTS \n“such a friendly atmosphere…”\n“Inspiring\, inspired”\n“What a charming experience …to listen to first-class music and eat delicious food while outside\, beyond the fairy lights\, commuters pour out of Kew Gardens Station”\n“Absolutely spellbinding evening – spectacular music\, beautiful surroundings…”\n\n  \n\n\nPlease note: there is no refund for tickets unless we have to cancel the event\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Irina Chagunava\n \n \n \n \n \n Emanuil Ivanov URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/piano-duo-cafe-yukari/ LOCATION:Cafe Yukari\, 110 North Road\, Kew\, Richmond\, TW9 4HJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/when-to-practice-piano.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T213000 DTSTAMP:20250828T095124Z CREATED:20250725T083955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T095124Z UID:3892-1760470200-1760477400@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:CELBRATION! VIV McLEAN & FRIENDS at Ham House Stables DESCRIPTION:Susan Porrett actress \nViv McLean piano \nSusan Porrett actress \nTyler Hay piano \nProgramme includes music by Gershwin\, Ravel\, Prokofiev\, Wagner/Liszt\, piano 4-hands plus some surprises \nTickets £30 (includes welcome drink)\nDoors open 7pm for 7.30pm start \nIn support of the ENO Benevolent Fund \nWell-behaved dogs welcome – please contact sevenstarconcerts@hotmail.com if you would like to bring your canine concert companion \n\n\nPost-concert meet the artists and mingle with other music lovers in the historic setting of Ham House Stables\n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Viv McLean\n \n \n \n \n \n Susan Porrett\n \n \n \n \n \n Tyler Hay\n \n \n \n \n \n Ham House Stables URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/viv-mclean-celebration-ham-house-stables/ LOCATION:Ham House Stables\, Ham Street\,\, Ham\, Richmond\, Surrey\, TW10 7RS CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/r22.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250812T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250812T203000 DTSTAMP:20250725T083400Z CREATED:20250411T124738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T083400Z UID:3830-1755023400-1755030600@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:NONE BUT THE LONELY HEART with Tyler Hay at Medway Pride DESCRIPTION:TYLER HAY pianist & narrator\n\n7 Star Arts proudly presents the stories of the secret queer love lives of great composers in words and music\n\nTyler Hay\, prize-winning international concert pianist\, explores and performs the entertaining\, enigmatic and tragic piano music of Lully\, Handel\, Schubert\, Chopin and Tchaikovsky.\n\nPart of Medway Pride 25 Fringe\n\nFree concert\n\nVenue: Chatham Unitarian Church\, 2 Hammond Hill\, Chatham\, Kent ME4 6AP\n  \n‘Phenomenally good’ ★★★★★ – International Piano Magazine \n‘Like a man possessed … with technique to spare’ ★★★★★ – Pianist Magazine URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/lonely-heart-medway-pride/ LOCATION:Chatham Unitarian Church\, 2 Hammond Hill\, Chatham\, Kent\, ME4 6AP CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tyler-photo-e1775734562717.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250807T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250807T213000 DTSTAMP:20250716T085618Z CREATED:20250711T100130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T085618Z UID:3865-1754595000-1754602200@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:TZIGANE! MATHILDE MILWIDSKY (violin) & VIV McLEAN (piano) at the 1901 Arts Club DESCRIPTION:TZIGANE!\n\nMathilde Milwidsky violin\nViv McLean piano\n\nPROGRAMME\nBartok arr. Szekely – Romanian Folk Dances\nDebussy – Sonata for Violin & Piano in G minor\, L148\nRavel – Sonata for Violin & Piano No. 2 in G major\nBrahms – Sonata No. 3 in D minor\, Op. 108\nRavel – Tzigane​\nTickets £25 \nIn support of ENO Benevolent Fund \nDoors/bar open 6.30pm\, concert starts at 7.30pm \nMeet the artists in the bar after the concert \n  \n\n  \nNamed a 2023 Classic FM Rising Star and One to Watch by Gramophone Magazine\, British violinist Mathilde Milwidsky has been praised by The Strad’s Charlotte Gardner for her “perfect intonation and beautiful shaping and colouring\, comprehensively nailing each new stylistic and emotional universe as she went”. \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mathilde Milwidsky\n \n \n \n \n \n Viv McLean URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/mathilde-viv-1901-arts-club/ LOCATION:1901 Arts Club\, 7 Exton Street\, London\, SE1 8UE CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/21-01-28-pic-milwidsky-mathilde-credit-dsm-jann-wilken-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250731T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250731T213000 DTSTAMP:20250730T081252Z CREATED:20250715T090440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T081252Z UID:3875-1753990200-1753997400@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:**SOLD OUT** MUSIC FOR MOONLIGHT with VIV McLEAN at Ham House Stables DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed concert pianist Viv McLean plays music inspired by or evocative of nighttime and moonlight\, presented in the historic setting of Ham House Stables on the edge of Richmond Park in SW London. Meet the artist after the performance and mingle with other music lovers \nTickets £30 (includes welcome drink)\nDoors open 7pm for 7.30pm start \nWell-behaved dogs welcome – please book a free Dog Ticket if you would like to bring your canine concert companion \n\n\nPost-concert meet the artist and mingle with other music lovers\n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Viv McLean\n \n \n \n \n \n Ham House Stables URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/viv-ham-house-stables/ LOCATION:Ham House Stables\, Ham Street\,\, Ham\, Richmond\, Surrey\, TW10 7RS CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/r22.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T213000 DTSTAMP:20250411T123841Z CREATED:20250411T122909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T123841Z UID:3817-1752607800-1752615000@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:TRANSCENDENT TRANSCRIPTIONS at the 1901 Arts Club DESCRIPTION:TRANSCENDENT TRANSCRIPTIONS\n– From Strauss to Scriabin \nLeon Chen\, piano \nRichard Strauss (transcribed by Mei-Ting Sun)\n  Der Rosenkavalier\n​  Four Last SongsAlexander Scriabin (transcribed by Leon Chen)\nPoeme de l’Extase​ \nIn support of ENO Benevolent Fund. \n\nTickets £25 \nDoors/bar open 6.30pm\, concert starts at 7.30pm \nMeet the artist in the bar after the concert URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/transcriptions-at-the-1901/ LOCATION:1901 Arts Club\, 7 Exton Street\, London\, SE1 8UE CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25-07-15-leon-chen-pic_orig-e1744374462130.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T213000 DTSTAMP:20250620T094045Z CREATED:20250317T100926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T094045Z UID:3804-1750793400-1750800600@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:DIVINE FIRE at the 1901 Arts Club DESCRIPTION:The story of Chopin and Sand in Music & Words \nVIV McLEAN piano \nSUSAN PORRETT narrator \nTickets £35 \nDoors/bar open 6.30pm\, concert starts at 7.30pm \nPost concert Q&A/Meet the Artists \n\n  \nPerformed by Viv McLean (piano) and Susan Porrett (narrator) and featuring some of Chopin’s loveliest piano works\, Divine Fire traces the relationship between Fryderyk Chopin and the authoress George Sand\, from their first meeting in Paris in 1836 until their parting in 1849. \nThe story unfolds through a compelling\, dramatic narration of events by the RSC\, National Theatre and TV actress Susan Porrett\, interspersed with fiery Scherzos\, heartrending Ballades\, intimate lyrical Nocturnes and stirring Polonaises\, performed by acclaimed concert pianist Viv McLean. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Viv McLean\n \n \n \n \n \n Fryderyk Chopin\n \n \n \n \n \n Susan Porrett URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/divfire-at-the-1901-arts-club/ LOCATION:1901 Arts Club\, 7 Exton Street\, London\, SE1 8UE CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/x98n65ql4lf4wyjd3f4ry4.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T213000 DTSTAMP:20250402T083633Z CREATED:20241220T134313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T083633Z UID:3774-1748028600-1748035800@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:ICONOCLASSICS: Minimalist Stories with Waka Hasegawa\, piano\, at Café Yukari DESCRIPTION:MINIMALIST STORIES \nPianist Waka Hasegawa makes her ICONOCLASSICS debut at Cafe Yukari with a programme exploring minimalist music by Philip Glass\, Steve Reich\, Arvo Pärt and Joe Hisaishi\, paired with selected Preludes and Fugues by J S Bach \nTickets £30 \nDoors open 7pm for 7.30pm start \nBOOK TICKETS\n  \nProgramme: \nPhilip Glass – Etude No. 2\nJ.S. Bach – Prelude & Fugue in C Major\, BWV 846 (Book 1) \nPhilip Glass – Etude No. 16\nJ.S. Bach – Prelude & Fugue in G Minor\, BWV 885 (Book 2) \nPhilip Glass – Etude No. 17 in F Minor\nJ.S. Bach – Prelude & Fugue in F Major\, BWV 880 (Book 2) \nSteve Reich – Piano Counterpoint (arr. Vincent Corver) \nArvo Pärt – Variations for the Healing of Arinushka \nJoe Hisaishi: \nDawn Flight (Etude – A Wish to the Moon)\nInnocent (Castle in the Sky)\nThe Wind Forest (My Neighbour Totoro)\nAsian Dream Song (Piano Stories)\nKids Return (Piano Stories) \n\n\n\n\n\nICONOCLASSICS features leading\, critically-acclaimed classical musicians\, more at home in the world’s great concert halls than in a café but all happy to break free from the conventional classical music scene. The small size of the venue creates a special connection between musicians and audience\, and allows the musicians to present music in a more accessible and relaxed way. Concert-goers can mingle with other music lovers and meet the artists after the performance. \nPraise for 7 Star Arts at Cafe Yukari:\n“a truly uplifting evening of beautiful music!”\n“better than Wigmore Hall!”\n“such a friendly atmosphere…”\n“Inspiring\, inspired”\n“What a charming experience …to listen to first-class music and eat delicious food while outside\, beyond the fairy lights\, commuters pour out of Kew Gardens Station”\n\n  \n\n\n\nBorn in Tokyo\, Japan\, Waka Hasegawa began her piano studies at the age  of four and made her concerto debut at nine in her hometown of Chiba.  Her talent was discovered by the renowned Czech pianist Jan Panenka at  the Kirishima International Music Festival\, leading her to audition and  earn a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London  under Piers Lane.\n \nSince her debut at Purcell Room\, Royal Festival Hall\, presented by Park Lane Group\, Waka’s passion for collaborating with living composers has driven her to perform contemporary and lesser-known repertoire. \nIn addition to her solo career\, Waka has  established herself as part of the internationally acclaimed piano  duo “Piano 4 Hands” with British pianist Joseph Tong. She has given  solo recitals across the UK\, America\, Europe\, and Japan. Her solo  album\, Undiscovered Piano Works  by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor\, released on the Metropolis/Naxos label\, has garnered worldwide interest and airplay on Classic FM and various international radio stations. \nWaka is also a dedicated piano teacher and the director of music at Dulwich Music Academy. \n\n\nPlease note: there is no refund for tickets unless we have to cancel the event URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/iconoclassics-waka-hasegawa-yukari/ LOCATION:Cafe Yukari\, 110 North Road\, Kew\, Richmond\, TW9 4HJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/24-10-03-pic-waka-hasegawa-piano_orig.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T213000 DTSTAMP:20250506T135326Z CREATED:20250506T135326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T135326Z UID:3840-1747942200-1747949400@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:VIV McLEAN piano recital at Ham House Stables DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed concert pianist Viv McLean in recital at historic Ham House Stables in a programme featuring music by Chopin\, Ravel\, Scarlatti\, Haydn and more… \nTickets £25 (includes welcome drink). Limited seating so early booking is recommended \nDoors open 7pm for 7.30pm start \nMingle with other music lovers\, meet the artist – and even some of the horses! \nDogs welcome\, by prior arrangement (please contact sevenstarconcerts@hotmail.com) \nBOOK TICKETS\n\n‘Extraordinary originality\, superb simplicity\, and fingers of steel hidden behind muscles of velvet. He is an otherworldly young man – he plays with the genius one finds in those who know how to forget themselves\, naturally placing themselves at the right point to meet the music\, this mystery of the moment’ – LE MONDE\, Paris\n\n\nPraise for 7 Star Arts events: \n“a truly uplifting evening- beautiful music!”\n \n“such a friendly atmosphere…” \n“Inspiring\, inspired” \nViv McLean URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/viv-piano-ham-house-stables/ LOCATION:Ham House Stables\, Ham Street\,\, Ham\, Richmond\, Surrey\, TW10 7RS CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Viv-McLean-e1538466152294.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T213000 DTSTAMP:20250411T120927Z CREATED:20240207T093115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T120927Z UID:3629-1744831800-1744839000@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:ICONOCLASSICS with Anthony Hewitt\, piano\, at Café Yukari DESCRIPTION:After sell out concerts last year\, “remarkably gifted” concert pianist Anthony Hewitt returns to the friendly and convivial Cafe Yukari in Kew to once again wow our audience with his vibrant and expressive playing in an imaginative and varied programme \nBach French Suite No.5 in G Major \nShostakovich Prelude in C Major \nMahler Adagietto from Symphony No.5  (transcribed Brial) \nChopin Preludes Op.28 \nGrieg Lyric Pieces \nRavel Piano Concerto – 2nd movement opening piano solo \nClara Schumann  Romance Op.21\, No.2 \nBeethoven Sonata No.31 in A flat\, Op.110 \n  \nTickets £30 \nDoors open 7pm to 7.30pm start \nBOOK TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\nICONOCLASSICS features leading\, critically-acclaimed classical musicians\, more at home in the world’s great concert halls than in a café but all happy to break free from the conventional classical music scene. The small size of the venue creates a special connection between musicians and audience\, and allows the musicians to present music in a more accessible and relaxed way. Concert-goers can mingle with other music lovers and meet the artists after the performance. \nPraise for 7 Star Arts at Cafe Yukari:\n“a truly uplifting evening of beautiful music!”\n“better than Wigmore Hall!”\n“such a friendly atmosphere…”\n“Inspiring\, inspired”\n“What a charming experience …to listen to first-class music and eat delicious food while outside\, beyond the fairy lights\, commuters pour out of Kew Gardens Station”\n\n\n\nPlease note: there is no refund for tickets unless we have to cancel the event URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/anthony-hewitt-cafe-yukari/ LOCATION:Cafe Yukari\, 110 North Road\, Kew\, Richmond\, TW9 4HJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Anthony-Hewitt-1-crop-©-Isabel-Ward-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T213000 DTSTAMP:20250304T104821Z CREATED:20211105T172329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T104821Z UID:3205-1742931000-1742938200@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:Hasta Astor! The Story of Astor Piazzolla in music\, song and words - 25th & 26th March DESCRIPTION:A celebration of the life and music of Argentinean composer and virtuoso bandoneonist\, Astor Piazzolla in music\, song and words\n\n\nFrom Argentina to New York\, Paris and beyond….\n\n\n\nElena Lorenzi – vocals \nEmma Arizza – violin \nStefano Marzanni – piano \nSusan Porrett – narrator \nPost-concert talk/Q&A\, plus a chance to meet the artists in the bar after the performance \n\nTickets £30 \nThere will be 2 performances\, on 25 and 26 March respectively. Please select your preferred date when booking. \n\nAstor Piazzolla (1921-1992) was the single most important figure in the history of tango. This show features international duo Elena Lorenzi and Stefano Marzanni\, who have wowed audiences in 7 Star Arts’ atmospheric ‘Cabaret Beyond Borders’. They are joined by prize-winning violinist Emma Arizza and actress Susan Porrett. \nA virtuoso bandoneonist\, who regularly performed his own compositions with a variety of ensembles\, Piazzolla’s music revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style called nuevo tango\, incorporating elements from jazz and classical music. \nThe programme includes some of Piazzolla’s most well known and best loved music\, including Oblivion\, Adios Nonino and Libertango\, together with rarely-performed songs such as Balada Para un Loco and Yo Soy Maria from the tango operita ‘María de Buenos Aires’ \n\n\nPart of the 7 Star Arts 1901 Arts Club residency. This concert is in support of the ENO Benevolent Fund \n\n\n\n\nTaster here: \nhttps://youtu.be/MJOKIMJUq4k URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/hasta-astor-1901/ LOCATION:1901 Arts Club\, 7 Exton Street\, London\, SE1 8UE CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/25-03-25-pic-hasta-astor-trio-of-performers_orig.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250324T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250324T213000 DTSTAMP:20241212T103128Z CREATED:20240304T140504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T103128Z UID:3640-1742844600-1742851800@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:BEN SHANKLAND\, jazz piano\, at the 1901 Arts Club DESCRIPTION:7 STAR ARTS presents BEN SHANKLAND\, jazz pianist & composer\, at the 1901 Arts Club \nMORE DETAILS COMING SOON\n\nWinner of 2023 BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician of the Year\,  Edinburgh-born pianist and composer Ben Shankland is\, despite his young  age\, already gaining recognition on the UK jazz scene. He began his musical journey studying classical piano and bassoon\, which greatly  developed his general musicality before finding an interest in jazz in his teens. Before long\, he was hooked and began honing his craft as a member of Scotland’s finest youth jazz orchestras\, with mentorship from  pianists John Turville and Alan Benzie\, and saxophonists Tommy Smith and Mike Williams. \n‘He is the perfect all-round musician\, thoroughly grounded in the history and feel of jazz.’ – John Turville\, Jazz Pianist\n‘Great effervescence and jazz creativity’ – Tommy Smith\, Jazz Saxophonist\n\n \nPraise for 7 Star Arts: \n“a truly uplifting evening of beautiful music!”\n“such a friendly atmosphere…”\n“Inspiring\, inspired” \n \n  \n  URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/ben-shankland-1901/ LOCATION:1901 Arts Club\, 7 Exton Street\, London\, SE1 8UE CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ben-Shankland-1024x682-1-e1709561049838.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T210000 DTSTAMP:20241211T142734Z CREATED:20241211T142734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T142734Z UID:3746-1741721400-1741726800@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:ALISTAIR McGOWAN Erik Satie: his words\, his music\, your ears DESCRIPTION:Using Satie’s own surreally comedic writings and extracts from his letters as well as playing many of his best known short piano works\, Alistair McGowan tells the story of Erik Satie’s bizarre\, brave and lonely life. With vocal contributions from soprano\, Charlotte Page.\n\nPart of the 7 Star Arts concert series.\nIn support of the ENO Benevolent Fund\n\n\n\n\nDoors open 6.30pm for 7.30pm start\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erik Satie\n \n \n \n \n \n Alistair McGowan\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHoused in a converted schoolmaster’s residence just a few minutes walk from Waterloo Station\, the 1901 Arts Club is an intimate\, convivial chamber music venue whose ethos\, ambiance and decor is inspired by Europe’s ninteenth-century Salon culture \n\nMusic Salon at the 1901 Arts Club \n\n  URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/alistair-mcgowan-erik-satie-his-words-his-music-your-ears/ LOCATION:1901 Arts Club\, 7 Exton Street\, London\, SE1 8UE CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Ericsatie-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T213000 DTSTAMP:20241212T104217Z CREATED:20241024T150222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T104217Z UID:3733-1740598200-1740605400@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:SARAH WILLIAMSON (clarinet) & SAM HAYWOOD (piano) at the 1901 Arts Club DESCRIPTION:Sarah Williamson – clarinet\n\nSam Haywood – piano\n\nPROGRAMME\nGerald Finzi – Five Bagatelles\nFrancis Poulenc – Clarinet Sonata\nCarl Maria von Weber – Grand Duo Concertante\, Op.48\nRobert Schumann – Fantasiestucke\, Op.73\nJohannes Brahms – Clarinet Sonata in f minor\nGeorge Gershwin – Crazy Girl / I Got Rhythm\n\n\nTickets £30\n\nPart of the 7 Star Arts concert series at the 1901 Arts Club\, in support of the ENO Benevolent Fund\n\nDoors/bar open 6.30pm\, concert starts at 7.30pm\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Williamson\n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Haywood\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraise for 7 Star Arts:\n\n“a truly uplifting evening- beautiful music!”\n“as good as Wigmore Hall!”\n“such a friendly atmosphere…”\n“Inspiring\, inspired”\n  URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/sarah-williamson-1901/ LOCATION:1901 Arts Club\, 7 Exton Street\, London\, SE1 8UE CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SW-e1729782123944.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250224T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250224T213000 DTSTAMP:20241212T103927Z CREATED:20241024T145256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T103927Z UID:3728-1740425400-1740432600@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:Classic Cole: The Life of Cole Porter in Music & Words at the 1901 Arts Club DESCRIPTION:Sofia Kirwan-Baez (voice) & Alex Norton (piano) present an evening of music and anecdotes from the life of Cole Porter\n\n\nTickets £30\n\nPart of the 7 Star Arts concert series at the 1901 Arts Club\, in support of the ENO Benevolent Fund\n\nDoors/bar open 6.30pm\, concert starts at 7.30pm\n\n\n\n\nSofia Kirwan-Baez (voice) and Alex Norton (piano) bring you an evening of highlights and anecdotes from the life of Cole Porter\, accompanied accordingly by his wonderful music.\n\nTurning away from a comfortable life as a lawyer in Indiana\, the bold Cole Porter opted for an extravagant life writing for musicals. We will be recounting the colourful stories of a man at the dawn of America’s Golden Age era for musicals\, known for incessantly challenging boundaries throughout his life.\nFrom some of his earliest numbers in 1919 (from Hitchy-Koo) to High Society in 1956\, our 90-minute-long whistle-stop tour will comprise the likes of What is this thing called Love? \, Love for Sale \, Night and Day \, So in Love \, C’est Magnifique \, I love Paris \, among many other masterpieces.\n\n****\nFresh from her performances as Musetta in Longborough Festival Opera’s La Bohème\, Sofia Kirwan-Baez (Young Artist at the National Opera Studio 23/24) has performed at Wigmore Hall\, Cadogan Hall\, Sadler’s Wells\, the Royal Opera House (the Crush Room)\, Wales Millennium Centre\, the Royal Albert Hall\, Bridgewater Hall\, Usher Hall\, among others. She has hosted Cabaret-Piano Lounge nights at the OSO Arts Centre since October 2020.\n\nAlex Norton is a British pianist and continuo player\, who trained as a Young artist at the National Opera Studio (2022/23). Alex has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival\, Wigmore Hall\, various internationally-renowned European venues\, and made his concerto debut with the Leeds Symphony Orchestra performing Gershwin’s piano concerto.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sofia Kirwan-Baez\n \n \n \n \n \n Cole Porter\n \n \n \n \n \n Alex Norton\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraise for 7 Star Arts:\n\n“a truly uplifting evening- beautiful music!”\n“as good as Wigmore Hall!”\n“such a friendly atmosphere…”\n“Inspiring\, inspired”\n  URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/classic-cole-at-1901/ LOCATION:1901 Arts Club\, 7 Exton Street\, London\, SE1 8UE CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Yukari-2-credit-@rashkphotography-scaled-e1729781564102.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T213000 DTSTAMP:20241212T103403Z CREATED:20200814T121043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T103403Z UID:2925-1739993400-1740000600@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:Buenos Klezmer! at The OSO DESCRIPTION:Maya Levy – soprano \nLivia Frankish – clarinet \nMayda Narvey – cello \nEyal Pik – guitar \nThis vibrant ensemble will delight and intrigue you with uplifting\, haunting and heart-warming Klezmer music – authentic Jewish folk music from Eastern Europe and the Medieval Sephardic world. \nVocalist Maya Levy weaves a fascinating tale of these long-ago worlds while clarinettist Livia Frankish wails\, guitarist Eyal Pik serenades and cellist Mayda Narvey straddles the support of stand up bass and the interweaving melodies of the violin. \nCome prepared to laugh\, cry and stamp your feet! \nTickets £21 \n \n  \nPraise for Buenos Klezmer \n“Great concert tonight- beautiful\, sad and happy music\, wonderfully performed” (Audience member) \n“Amazing band\, so talented and they bring the love to their concerts” (Audience member) \n \n  \n  URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/buenos-klezmer-oso/ LOCATION:OSO Arts Centre\, 49 Station Road\, Barnes\, London\, SW13 0LF CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/436311441_10168947389500615_8672928145103711974_n-e1729781235741.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T213000 DTSTAMP:20241212T103742Z CREATED:20241024T144328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T103742Z UID:3720-1738179000-1738186200@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:TIM POSNER (cello) & JOSEPH HAVLAT (piano) at the 1901 Arts Club DESCRIPTION:TIM POSNER cello & JOSEPH HAVLAT piano\n \nProgramme:\n\nFranz Liszt La Lugubre Gondola\nErnst von Dohnányi Cello Sonata in B flat\, Op.8\n – ​Interval –\nSelection of pieces by Cécile Chaminade arr. Joseph Havlat\nCamille Saint-Saëns Cello Sonata No.2 in F\, Op.123\n\nTickets £30\n\nPart of the 7 Star Arts concert series at the 1901 Arts Club\, in support of the ENO Benevolent Fund\n\n\n\n\nDoors open 6.30pm for 7.30pm start\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tim Posner\n \n \n \n \n \n Joseph Havlat\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHoused in a converted schoolmaster’s residence just a few minutes walk from Waterloo Station\, the 1901 Arts Club is an intimate\, convivial chamber music venue whose ethos\, ambiance and decor is inspired by Europe’s ninteenth-century Salon culture \n\nMusic Salon at the 1901 Arts Club \n\n  URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/tim-posner-cello-joseph-havlat-piano-at-the-1901-arts-club/ LOCATION:1901 Arts Club\, 7 Exton Street\, London\, SE1 8UE CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/25-01-29-pic-tim-posner-cello_orig-e1729780936706.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250111T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250111T210000 DTSTAMP:20241105T095721Z CREATED:20240408T130148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T095721Z UID:3651-1736622000-1736629200@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:ANTHONY HEWITT - celebrity piano recital at Ham House Stables DESCRIPTION:After recent sold out concerts\, “remarkably gifted”(Gramophone magazine) concert pianist Anthony Hewitt returns to historic Ham House Stables to give a full-length solo recital. Anthony’s previous performances for 7 Star Arts have been very popular and this one is likely to sell out quickly – early booking highly recommended \nTickets £25 (includes welcome drink) \n\nDoors open 6.30pm for 7.00pm start\n\nDogs welcome\, by prior arrangement (please contact sevenstarconcerts@hotmail.com)\nBOOK TICKETS\n\n\nPROGRAMME \nBeethoven: 7 Variations on ‘God Save the King’\, Fantasy Op. 77\nSkryabin: Fantasy in B minor\, Op.28\nSchumann: 6 Études after Paganini Caprices\, Op. 3\nLiszt: Ballade No. 2 in B minor\nChopin: Allegro de Concert\, Op.46 \n\n\n\n\nPraise for 7 Star Arts events:\n“a truly uplifting evening of beautiful music!”\n“better than Wigmore Hall!”\n“such a friendly atmosphere…”\n“Inspiring\, inspired”\n\n\n\nAnthony Hewitt (photo by Isabel Ward) URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/anthony-hewitt-hhstables/ LOCATION:Ham House Stables\, Ham Street\,\, Ham\, Richmond\, Surrey\, TW10 7RS CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Anthony-Hewitt-4.-©-Isabel-Ward-scaled-e1729779759838.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T213000 DTSTAMP:20240828T124111Z CREATED:20221107T105504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T124111Z UID:3425-1733340600-1733347800@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:Classic Gershwin at the 1901 Arts Club DESCRIPTION:Viv McLean – piano \nSusan Porrett – narrator \nOur “wonderful” ‘Classic Gershwin’ weaves the vibrant music of the ever-popular composer George Gershwin with his fascinating life story from birth in the colourful\, teeming New York of 1898 to his tragically early death in 1937. \nWith prize-winning pianist and renowned Gershwin interpreter Viv McLean and RSC\, National Theatre and TV actress Susan Porrett as narrator\, this mixed-genre concert presents an intriguing\, eclectic mix of Gershwin’s music from the much-loved Rhapsody in Blue\, I got Rhythm Variations\, The Man I Love and Swanee to the rarely-played Three Preludes. \nThis concert is in support of the ENO Benevolent Fund \n  \na glorious and intriguing celebration of Gershwin’s life and music \nA wonderful show! \nAUDIENCE COMMENTS \n  \nTickets £25 \n\nDoors/bar open 6.30pm for 7.30pm start \nPost-concert Q&A/Meet the artists \n \n  \n\nHoused in a converted schoolmaster’s residence\, the 1901 Arts Club is an intimate chamber music venue\, whose ethos\, ambiance and decor is inspired by Europe’s nineteenth century Salon culture \nMusic salon at the 1901 Arts Club URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/gershwin-at-1901/ LOCATION:1901 Arts Club\, 7 Exton Street\, London\, SE1 8UE CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Gershwin.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241129T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241129T210000 DTSTAMP:20241015T081927Z CREATED:20240731T134835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T081927Z UID:3660-1732906800-1732914000@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:Classic Cole at Ham House Stables DESCRIPTION:Sofia Kirwan-Baez (voice) & Alex Norton (piano) live at historic Ham House Stables i in an evening of music and anecdotes from the life of Cole Porter\n\n\nTickets £25 (includes welcome drink)\n\nThis concert is in support of the ENO Benevolent Fund\n\nDoors open 6.30pm for 7.00pm start\n\n\nBOOK TICKETS\n\n\nSofia Kirwan-Baez (voice) and Alex Norton (piano) bring you an evening of highlights and anecdotes from the life of Cole Porter\, accompanied accordingly by his wonderful music.\n\nTurning away from a comfortable life as a lawyer in Indiana\, the bold Cole Porter opted for an extravagant life writing for musicals. We will be recounting the colourful stories of a man at the dawn of America’s Golden Age era for musicals\, known for incessantly challenging boundaries throughout his life.\nFrom some of his earliest numbers in 1919 (from Hitchy-Koo) to High Society in 1956\, our 90-minute-long whistle-stop tour will comprise the likes of What is this thing called Love? \, Love for Sale \, Night and Day \, So in Love \, C’est Magnifique \, I love Paris \, among many other masterpieces.\n\n****\nFresh from her performances as Musetta in Longborough Festival Opera’s La Bohème\, Sofia Kirwan-Baez (Young Artist at the National Opera Studio 23/24) has performed at Wigmore Hall\, Cadogan Hall\, Sadler’s Wells\, the Royal Opera House (the Crush Room)\, Wales Millennium Centre\, the Royal Albert Hall\, Bridgewater Hall\, Usher Hall\, among others. She has hosted Cabaret-Piano Lounge nights at the OSO Arts Centre since October 2020.\n\nAlex Norton is a British pianist and continuo player\, who trained as a Young artist at the National Opera Studio (2022/23). Alex has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival\, Wigmore Hall\, various internationally-renowned European venues\, and made his concerto debut with the Leeds Symphony Orchestra performing Gershwin’s piano concerto.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sofia Kirwan-Baez\n \n \n \n \n \n Cole Porter\n \n \n \n \n \n Alex Norton\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraise for 7 Star Arts:\n\n“a truly uplifting evening- beautiful music!”\n“as good as Wigmore Hall!”\n“such a friendly atmosphere…”\n“Inspiring\, inspired”\n \n\nPLEASE NOTE: There is no refund for tickets unless 7 Star Arts has to cancel the event URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/classic-cole-stables/ LOCATION:Ham House Stables\, Ham Street\,\, Ham\, Richmond\, Surrey\, TW10 7RS CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Yukari-2-credit-@rashkphotography-scaled-e1729781564102.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241030T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241030T210000 DTSTAMP:20240828T124410Z CREATED:20240828T113747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T124410Z UID:3672-1730316600-1730322000@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:ALICE NEARY cello & VIV McLEAN piano at the 1901 Arts Club DESCRIPTION:Alice Neary cello \nViv McLean piano \nEnjoy world-class chamber music in an intimate\, convivial setting just a stone’s throw from Waterloo Station. Meet the artists after the concert in the elegant bar of the 1901 Arts Club \nPROGRAMME \nDebussy – Sonata in D Minor\nBritten – Sonata in C\, Op. 65\nFranck – Sonata in A\n\n\n\n\nDoors open 6.30pm for 7.30pm start\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alice Neary\n \n \n \n \n \n Viv McLean\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHoused in a converted schoolmaster’s residence just a few minutes walk from Waterloo Station\, the 1901 Arts Club is an intimate\, convivial chamber music venue whose ethos\, ambiance and decor is inspired by Europe’s ninteenth-century Salon culture \n\nMusic Salon at the 1901 Arts Club \n\n  URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/viv-mclean-1901/ LOCATION:1901 Arts Club\, 7 Exton Street\, London\, SE1 8UE CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Alicenearyphotoblack-scaled-e1724848954428.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T210000 DTSTAMP:20240828T124540Z CREATED:20240828T123257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T124540Z UID:3664-1727206200-1727211600@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:HIDDEN GEMS OF FRENCH SONG with SOFIA KIRWAN-BAEZ DESCRIPTION:Sofia Kirwan-Baez (voice & piano) presents an intimate evening at the 1901 Arts Club\, featuring some of French song’s most luscious hidden gems\, ranging from Nadia Boulanger to Barbara. Peppered by the composers’ fascinating biographies\, the recital will also feature songs by Sofia (also a songwriter) who will be presenting her own musical responses (in English) to the texts featured in the recital.\n\n\n \n\n\nDoors/bar open 6.30pm for 7.30pm start\nStay afterwards and meet the artist and mingle with other music lovers\n\n\n\nA little bit about our composers:\n\nAmong her 1200 students\, Nadia Boulanger taught the likes of Aaron Copland\, George Gershwin\, Michel Legrand\, Astor Piazzola and Quincy Jones. Her compositions and pedagogy permeated most of the Western musical landscapes of the 20th century.\n\nNicknamed “my little Mozart” by Georges Bizet\, Cécile Chaminade wrote over 400 pieces\, of which 200 are piano pieces. A fantastic song composer\, she was the first woman to be made Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur in 1913\, a historical moment for the validation of professional female musicians.\n\nNadia’s sister\, Lili Boulanger won the famed Prix de Rome in 1918\, also the first one granted to a woman. Her song cycle Clairières dans le Ciel (1918) is a prime example of expressionist French music at the turn of the century.\n\nSinger-songwriter Barbara’s career\, spanning over four decades and stemming from the vibrant Parisian cabaret scene\, has inspired French songwriters to this day. Her music played a huge role in painting a picture of post-war France. Her life story is a tumultuous one\, and is reflected in her songs’ imaginative poetry.\n\nWhat do all these wonderful people have in common? Their incredible music. Not to be missed.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHoused in a converted schoolmaster’s residence just a few minutes walk from Waterloo Station\, the 1901 Arts Club is an intimate\, convivial chamber music venue whose ethos\, ambiance and decor is inspired by Europe’s ninteenth-century Salon culture \nMusic salon at the 1901 Arts Club \n\n  URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/sofia-kirwan-baez-at-1901-arts-club/ LOCATION:1901 Arts Club\, 7 Exton Street\, London\, SE1 8UE CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SCB-e1724849123292.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240907T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240907T210000 DTSTAMP:20240823T132758Z CREATED:20230805T095236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T132758Z UID:3556-1725737400-1725742800@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:A Tribute to Trader Faulkner at Cafe Yukari DESCRIPTION:7 Star Arts presents a celebration of the life of Trader Faulkner (7 September 1927-14 April 2021) on the date of his birthday. \nA joyful tribute to the great actor\, writer\, dancer and raconteur in the convivial surroundings of Cafe Yukari\, just a stone’s throw from Kew Gardens tube station. \nMusic and Words from Viv McLean and Friends – and Celebrity Guest \nTickets £25 – advance booking only. No on the door sales. \nDoors open 7pm for 7.30pm start \nIn support of English National Opera Benevolent Fund \nOptional pre-concert dining from 6pm – please book via venue Phone: 020 8487 1338 \nThe venue is unlicensed but you may bring a bottle for a small corkage charge \nBOOK TICKETS\n\nRonald “Trader” Faulkner (7 September 1927 – 14 April 2021) was an Australian actor\, raconteur and flamenco dancer\, best known for his work in the UK on the stage and television\, appearing alongside some of the greats of stage and screen including Vivien Leigh\, Peter Finch\, John Gielgud\, Laurence Olivier and Anthony Quayle. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trader Faulkner\n \n \n \n \n \n Trader Faulkner\n \n \n \n \n \n Trader Faulkner URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/trader-faulkner-at-yukari/ LOCATION:Cafe Yukari\, 110 North Road\, Kew\, Richmond\, TW9 4HJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Copy-of-C-7STARARTS-e1624273997664.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T213000 DTSTAMP:20240109T104753Z CREATED:20230220T091325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T104753Z UID:3505-1708025400-1708032600@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:ICONOCLASSICS at Café Yukari - Siqian Li\, piano DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, “rising star” of the piano Siqian Li returns to our favourite small venue \nTickets £25 \n \nProgramme\n \nChopin: Nocturne in C-sharp minor\, Op.posth\nScriabin: Sonata-Fantasy in G-sharp minor\, Op.19\nSchubert: 4 Impromptus\, D.899\nGinastera: Danzas Argentinas\, Op.2 \nFeatured as a Rising Star in BBC Music Magazine and winner of multiple awards\, Chinese pianist Siqian Li brings depth\, dynamism and a shining pianism to her musical explorations. Commended for her ‘virtuosity and talent’ (Annecy Classic Festival)\, her ‘huge emotional range and effortless pianistic control’ (Paul Lewis)\, and her ‘graceful and touching’ approach (Emanuel Ax)\, Siqian has appeared in concerts and recitals around the world. \n\nCafé Yukari is an intimate\, friendly venue close to Kew Gardens tube station. Concert-goers enjoy high-quality classical music in a convivial setting and a chance to mingle with other music lovers and meet the artists. Plus authentic Japanese food and a beautiful Fazioli grand piano! \n  \nPraise for 7 Star Arts at Cafe Yukari: \n“a truly uplifting evening- beautiful music and delicious food” \n“What a charming experience …to listen to first-class music and eat delicious food while outside\, beyond the fairy lights\, commuters pour out of Kew Gardens Station” URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/siqian-li-piano-at-cafe-yukari-2/ LOCATION:Cafe Yukari\, 110 North Road\, Kew\, Richmond\, TW9 4HJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/dcf32a_a231875bf312440ab1e5d6e2add727ab_mv2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231216T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231216T193000 DTSTAMP:20230920T091735Z CREATED:20230105T145914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T091735Z UID:3470-1702755000-1702755000@www.7stararts.com SUMMARY:Divine Fire at Ulverston Music Festival DESCRIPTION:Divine Fire – the story of Fryderyk Chopin & George Sand in Music & Words \nViv McLean piano \nSusan Porrett narrator \nTickets £25 \nWe are delighted to present our acclaimed words and music production Divine Fire at Ulverston Music Festival in the picturesque Lake District. \nFeaturing some of Chopin’s loveliest piano works\, Divine Fire traces the relationship between Fryderyk Chopin and the authoress George Sand\, from their first meeting in Paris in 1836 until their parting in 1849. \nThe story unfolds through a compelling\, dramatic narration of events by the RSC\, National Theatre and TV actress Susan Porrett\, interspersed with fiery Scherzos\, heartrending Ballades\, intimate lyrical Nocturnes and stirring Polonaises\, performed by acclaimed concert pianist Viv McLean. \nBOOK TICKETS\n  \nabsorbing\, moving and beautifully presented \n– The Cross-Eyed Pianist \n\n \n  URL:https://www.7stararts.com/event/iconoclassics-divine-fire-at-cafe-yukari/ LOCATION:Ulverston Music Festival CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.7stararts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chopin-©-Karimi.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR