Christmas at Burgh House

Christmas is just around the corner! The tree is ordered, the halls are being decked, and the House is looking fantastic. Burgh House is the perfect place for all the family this Festive Season, so check out what we have in store.

Recitals Peter Rayner: Cello Recital Thursday 4th December, 7:30pm The acclaimed cellist Peter Rayner returns to Burgh House for one of his popular recitals, performing the Bach Cello Suites: no 1 in G, no 2 in D minor and no 3 in C. Tickets £10 (£8 conc) For more information please contact 07790528497 orserenatamanagement@live.co.uk Klio Blonz and Siobhan Swider: Amalthea Flute & Harp Fantasia Sunday 7th December, 2:30pm A beautiful blend of sounds, with music by Piazolla, Shankar, Ravel and Faure among others. Tickets £10 on the door, or in advance from 07855651080. www.klioblonz.com Baluji Shrivastav: Shadow of the Lotus Sunday 7th December, 7:00pm A sublime evening with Indian maestro Baluji Shrivastav  performing classical sitar and surbahar, accompanied by upcoming young tabla player Iliyas Khan. Tickets £20 www.baluji.com The Gluhwein Ensemble & the Well-Mulled Carollers: An 18th -Century Christmas Carol Concert Wednesday 10th December, 7 for 7:30pm A thrilling programme of carols which would have been sung in the House in its early years - and with much audience participation encouraged! Last year completely sold out, so be sure to book your tickets early. In aid of Burgh House. Tickets £12/£10 FoBH, including mince pies and mulled wine. get your tickets here-http://www.eventsbot.com/events/eb255821647 The Bach Players: A Christmas Present Friday 12th December, 7:30pm The Bach Players perform Johann Sebastian Bach’s Musical Offering (BWV 1079) and festive music by Buxtehude and Telemann. £14.50. More information and tickets fromwww.thebachplayers.org.uk Johan de Cock: A Christmas Piano Recital Sunday 14th December, 3:30pm South African pianist Johan de Cock returns with a recital of Christmas piano music by Bach, Mendelssohn, Liszt, Tchaikovsky and Bartók, as well as new, original Christmas works from around the world. The recital will last about an hour and is suitable for the whole family.  Tickets £10/£8 concessions. Available on the door or online at www.johandecock.com The Hampstead Consort:Family Carol Concerts Sunday 21st December, 1:00 & 3:00pm The Hampstead Consort are back with their ever-popular family carol concerts, including plenty of tunes to join in with! These concerts will sell out fast, but there are two times to choose from (see above). Tickets: adults £12; children £5www.hampsteadchristmasconcerts.co.uk Art Exhibitions Influence and Interplay Wed 2nd -  Sun 7th December An exhibition by eight London artists who meet at the Mary Ward Centre and make art together. This show traces their artistic journey.neillamont@yahoo.com Peter M Steedman: Photographs Wed 9th - Sun 14th December Local photographer Peter M Steedman is holding his first exhibition at Burgh House. There will be a range of styles, including abstract and landscape, and although slightly retrospective, there will also be a few new works. Anthea Ryan: The Magic of Things Wed 17th - Sun 21st December A beautiful exhibition of still- life paintings by Hampstead based studio-potter, artist and Burgh House supporter Anthea Ryan.

Burgh House Christmas Art and Craft Fair Sun 30th November 11:00am-4:00pm Get into the festive spirit and start the Christmas season with a bang with our annual Burgh House Christmas Fair.  Fantastic arts and crafts stalls from London makers and designers, plus carol singing, kids’ lucky dip, mulled wine, mince pies and a whole lot of jollity. FREE ENTRY Christmas Shopping We have stunning array of handmade and vintage card designs from Hampstead company Pearl and Black, as well as local photographer Hugh Dehn (we just love his ladies swimming in the snowy ponds), not to mention scrumptious Damson Tree Christmas goodies, natural cosmetics and an extensive book collection. The shop at Burgh House has got original Christmas gifts covered. Christmas Opening Times We are open Wednesday - Friday and Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm up to and including 21st December. We will reopen on Wednesday 7th January 2015. Fellowship & Sacrifice: Hampstead and the First World War To mark the First World War Centenary, this exhibition at Burgh House and Hampstead Museum will look at the effects of the war on Hampstead Village and Heath. It will touch on the work of official war artists from the area and soldiers from Hampstead who fought at the Front. The exhibition will also examine the important role played by local military hospitals and residents. Closes 14th December Camden History Society: The West End in the 1800s: emerging pleasure district Thursday 11th December, 7:30pm Dr Rohan McWilliam, professor of modern British history at Anglia Ruskin University and president of the British Association of Victorian Studies, is currently engaged with the social and cultural history of London's West End and its development as a pleasure district and entertainment centre.rohan.mcwilliam@anglia.ac.ukNon-members welcome; £1 at the door.