ANONIMI WINTER CONCERT

Programme to include Saint-Saëns’ Prière, Massenet’s Elegie, Piazzola’s Histoire du Tango, Franck's Panis Angelicus and many more!

Learn about our performers:

Grace Hope-Gill, soprano

Grace Hope-Gill is a Welsh soprano in her first year at Royal Academy Opera, London, as a Bicentenary Scholar. She graduated with First-Class Honours from the Royal Academy of Music in 2022 and holds a Master of Arts in Performance with Distinction. Grace has won several prestigious awards, including the John Fussell Award and the Elena Gerhardt Prize. Notable performances include roles in Albert Herring, Don Giovanni, and Mahler's Third Symphony. She has studied internationally through the Elton John Global Exchange Scholarship, working with top professionals like Christian Gerhaher and Susan Bullock MBE.

Richard Gowers, organ

Richard Gowers is Conductor Designate of the London Handel Orchestra and Director of Music at St George's Hanover Square. An acclaimed organist, he has performed with ensembles like the London Symphony Orchestra and Berlin Philharmonic Brass, with recitals spanning Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Gowers, also a prize-winning pianist, studied at King’s College, Cambridge, and the Royal Academy of Music, where he was appointed an Associate in 2024.

Laura Peribañez, cello

Spanish cellist Laura Peribañez Artero made her debut at L’Auditori de Barcelona at age 9 and has since performed extensively across Europe at festivals, including IMS Prussia Cove and the Cello Biënnale Amsterdam. Recognized with multiple awards, including the Antonio Brosa Award at the Royal College of Music, Laura has showcased her talent at venues incliding London’s Cadogan Hall and Palau de la Música Catalana.

Roberts Balanas, violin

Latvian violinist Roberts Balanas merges classical music with pop, rock, and funk, amassing millions of views online. He’s performed at venues like Latvian National Opera, Bridgewater Hall, and Medinet Habu Temple. Recently, he debuted with the Latvian National Symphony, playing John Adams’ Dharma at Big Sur and in summer he performed Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Rundāle Palace with Sinfonietta Riga in a sold-out audience of 4000. Having made his solo debut at London’s Royal Festival Hall and Wigmore Hall at the age of 16, Roberts has performed extensively across the UK, Europe and Asia ever since and his performances are regularly featured on Classic FM, The Violin Channel, BBC Radio 3 and Scala Radio amongst others.

Plínio Fernandes, guitar

Born and raised in São Paulo, Plínio Fernandes fuses the tradition of classical guitar with Brazilian folk music. An exclusive Decca Gold recording artist, Plínio released his debut album Saudade in 2022, which hit Number One on the Billboard Traditional Classical Albums Chart. His second album in the recording partnership, Bacheando, was released in September 2023. Plínio was named on Forbes Brazil’s Under 30 list, a Rising Star by Classic FM, and recently received the Revelação Award at the 30th Annual Prêmio da Música Brasileira. Recent highlights include a UK tour with Sheku Kanneh-Mason, including a sold-out performance at London’s Wigmore Hall, a sold-out UK tour with Braimah Kanneh-Mason, and performances with Lang Lang.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

French Protestant Church of London, 8-9 Soho Square, London, United Kingdom