Upcoming Events at The United Church
Fundraising Concerts and Other Events for our new piano.
Southampton University Pianists and Singers Wednesday 3 September 7.30 pm
Postgraduate Music Students from the University of Southampton share their favourite pieces from their final recital programmes.
Virtuoso piano music, beautiful melodies, favourite arias and songs – a late summer feast of
music for all music lovers.The concert programme and booking details are available here.
‘Out of the Hat’ Piano Concert Saturday 20 September 7 pm
An impromptu recital given by pianists of all ages and abilities who attended our Hat Fair open day, and played our Boston Steinway piano.
The Grigorians and Friends Saturday 4 October 7.30pm
A concert of music for the United Church, provided by Amelie and Jacob and their Peter Symonds College friends.
Gerard Brooks (Organ) Saturday 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.
Mimi Raleigh Wed 19 November 7.30pm
Mimi is currently an undergraduate pianist at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and is providing a recital in her home town of Winchester.
Hanna Csermely Saturday 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
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.
