Upcoming Events at The United Church

Fundraising Concerts for our new piano.

Roger Owens (Classical Concert) Saturday 10 May 7.30 pm

Works by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Debussy, Rachmaninov, Chopin.

See more details and book here.

Robert Carter (Jazz Concert)  Saturday 12 July 7.30 pm

Robert’s influences are wide-ranging … among them are Olivier Messiaen, Robert Schumann, South African township music, Glenn Gould, Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor.

 

Gerard Brooks (Piano and Organ)  18 October 7.30 pm 

Gerard is Director of Music at Methodist Central Hall.  he played regularly for BBC Radio 4’s Daily Service and Songs of Praise, and toured with the All Souls Orchestra, playing in many concert halls, including the Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall and Moscow Conservatoire.

 

Hanna Csermely 9 May 2026 7.30 pm

21-year-old Hungarian pianist, Hanna Csermely, grew up in Southampton for the majority of her life where her passion for music was ignited. From the age of 7, she began having piano lessons and participated in many competitions and music festivals such as Fareham Music Festival, Gosport Music Festival, Southampton Music Festival and Portsmouth Music Festival with great success, winning many of her classes.

Other Concerts

Amelie, Jacob and Friends June 2025 (To be confirmed)

Amelie and Jacob Grigorian are both on the Specialist Music Course at Peter Symonds College. They will be joined by friends from the Course in a concert featuring various instruments.

Liliya Solomova and Vlodimir Vasylenko November 2025 (To be confirmed)

Liliya and Vlodimir are both accomplished musicians. Liliya is a classical pianist and Volodimir a self-taught accordeon player who has already delighted audiences at the United Church with his virtuosity.

We are also hoping to invite amateur pianists to play 15 minute slots on Hat Fair Day with the winner playing a concert in the church during Heritage Open Days.

There will soon be news about other events, including a Quiz and Curry/Fish and Chips night.