Bach Cello Suites by Candlelight at St James's Church, London on Monday 29th December 2025

Bach Cello Suites by Candlelight

Add to my Calendar 29-12-2025 20:00 29-12-2025 22:00 36 Bach Cello Suites by Candlelight Step into the serene, candlelit splendour of St James' Church, Piccadilly and experience the timeless beauty of J.S. Bach’s Cello Suites, performed by the acclaimed cellist Kirsten Jenson. Nestled in the heart of London, this exquisite baroque church—rich in history and architectural grandeur—provides the perfect backdrop for an evening of musical reflection and inspiration.Regarded as some of the most profound works ever written for solo instrument, Bach’s Suites for Cello are a journey through grace, melancholy, strength, and serenity. In this special performance, you’ll hear three of the most beloved suites—each one a masterful expression of Bach’s genius and emotional depth.Let the pure, unaccompanied voice of the cello transport you in a setting of breathtaking beauty, just steps from the bustle of the West End. With a wealth of bars and restaurants nearby, it’s an ideal way to begin your weekend with elegance and artistry. Kirsten  Jenson is an award-winning cellist with an international career spanning solo, chamber, and cross-genre performances. She made her solo debut performing Schumann’s Cello Concerto with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra while studying under the esteemed cellist and pedagogue Johannes Goritzki. Since then, she has cultivated a dynamic freelance career, with a particular passion for chamber music. Following her advanced studies in Switzerland, Kirsten joined the acclaimed Ragazze Quartet in the Netherlands. With the ensemble, she recorded several albums for Channel Classics, and performed regularly on live television and radio, as well as at prestigious venues including the Royal Concertgebouw. St James's Church, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St James's Church
197 Piccadilly
Piccadilly
London
W1J 9LL
England

Monday 29th December 2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

Prices: £22-£48
Booking line: 03336663366
Book Tickets

Programme

Johann Sebastian Bach – Cello Suite no.1 in G major, BWV 1007
Johann Sebastian Bach – Cello Suite no.3 in C major, BWV 1009
Johann Sebastian Bach – Cello Suite no.2 in D minor, BWV 1008

Performers

Kirsten Jenson – Cello

Programme Note

Step into the serene, candlelit splendour of St James' Church, Piccadilly and experience the timeless beauty of J.S. Bach’s Cello Suites, performed by the acclaimed cellist Kirsten Jenson. Nestled in the heart of London, this exquisite baroque church—rich in history and architectural grandeur—provides the perfect backdrop for an evening of musical reflection and inspiration.

Regarded as some of the most profound works ever written for solo instrument, Bach’s Suites for Cello are a journey through grace, melancholy, strength, and serenity. In this special performance, you’ll hear three of the most beloved suites—each one a masterful expression of Bach’s genius and emotional depth.

Let the pure, unaccompanied voice of the cello transport you in a setting of breathtaking beauty, just steps from the bustle of the West End. With a wealth of bars and restaurants nearby, it’s an ideal way to begin your weekend with elegance and artistry.

Kirsten Jenson is an award-winning cellist with an international career spanning solo, chamber, and cross-genre performances. She made her solo debut performing Schumann’s Cello Concerto with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra while studying under the esteemed cellist and pedagogue Johannes Goritzki. Since then, she has cultivated a dynamic freelance career, with a particular passion for chamber music.

Following her advanced studies in Switzerland, Kirsten joined the acclaimed Ragazze Quartet in the Netherlands. With the ensemble, she recorded several albums for Channel Classics, and performed regularly on live television and radio, as well as at prestigious venues including the Royal Concertgebouw.

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