Kensington Olympia Festival Continues into December

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With fine arts exhibition, Handel's Messiah and concert by Patagena

The Kensington Olympia Festival of Music and the Arts. or KOFMA continues into December with a fine arts exhibition, a presentation of Handel's Messiah at Olympia and a concert of all female ensemble Patagena at St Luke's Church in Uxbridge Road.

Here's what's on in the weeks before Christmas:

Friday 30 November, 5pm to 9 pm, Saturday 1 December and Sunday 2 December, both 11 am to 6 pm - Fine Art Exhibition and Christmas Sale
16 Irving Road, London W14
An opportunity to see the work of six successful West London artists in the Alicia Stroud’s private home. Paintings, pottery, glass, jewellery, prints and cards – a fine and extensive display – and all available for sale for the Christmas season. Quality art and craft, a memorable weekend, and a free generous supply of mince pies and mulled wine.

Saturday 1st December, 6.30pm (prompt start)- Handel's Messiah
Pillar Hall, Olympia, Olympia Way, W14

Some of the finest players and singers in the UK come together to present a historically informed performance of Handel’s Masterpiece in a unique London Venue.

The choir will be made up of only ten singers who will do step-out solos.

KOFMA say Olympia London are very kindly letting them use their amazing pillar hall for this concert.

Tickets: General £25. Tickets available to book here.

Friday 7th December, Papagena – The Darkest Midnight , 8pm - St Luke’s, Uxbridge Road, W12

No props, microphones or gimmicks; just five exquisite female voices form Papagena, whose beauty of singing has been compared to that of the Hilliard Ensemble, yet whose programming defies pigeonholing. Papagena juxtaposes classical repertoire with traditional folk, medieval and contemporary music to create programmes that can span nine centuries, from 12 th century abbess Hildegard of Bingen to Joni Mitchell, from Byzantine hymns to lilting Celtic ballads to Norwegian lullabies, from Purcell to Katy Perry.

The ensemble has toured nationwide, made its Radio 3 live debut in March 2018 in the BBC’s International Women’s Day Concert (subsequently selected as a Radio 4 Pick of the Week) and been chosen as one of Making Music’s Selected Artists for 2019/20. Papagena will be bringing advent and seasonal music to KOFMA, from their brand new winter CD The Darkest Midnight.

Tickets available to book here

November 11, 2018

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