Name: Sibelius Is Back @ Burgh House (SiB@bh) 2026
Start: 2026-06-07T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-07T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Burgh House

Sibelius Is Back @ Burgh House (SiB@bh) 2026

We know and love so many of Sibelius's works, but there is so much more in our selection of his Violin & Piano, and Piano Solo music.
About this Event

Event

An all-Sibelius recital of music for violin and piano, and piano solo

President of the U.K. Sibelius Society Edward Clark states: ‘Hearing these delightful and melodic works will allow our audience to hear another side of Sibelius, away from the grand and glorious orchestral works, many of which are masterpieces of the 20th century. The piano and violin brought out a more intimate side of Sibelius’s character and he played both instruments from childhood.’

Programme:

Sonata in A minor for Violin and Piano (1884) - This performance is believed to be the UK premiere

Works for Piano Solo:

Florestan Suite

Five Esquisses, Op.114

Interval

Works for Violin and Piano:

Six Pieces, Op.79

Five Pieces, Op.81

The performers

Emmanuel won the Royal Over-Seas League Strings Competition and prizes in international competitions. He was a Countess of Munster Trust Recital Artist. Emmanuel read Music at Magdalen College, Oxford, gaining a Double First, then receiving a Master's from the Royal College of Music and the Artist Diploma.

He has performed as soloist and chamber musician at major UK venues and performed at festivals in the UK, Europe, South Africa and USA, including Norfolk Festival (USA), FynArts, Silver Mountain Music Festival and Johannesburg International Mozart Festival (South Africa), CreArt Box (Spain), IMUSE (Belgium), Blanc European Festival, Un Fiume di Note Altolivenza Festival (Italy), and BBC World Music Day and Beaminster Festival (UK).

Jenny Stern

South-African-born pianist Jenny Stern has recorded for radio and television in Europe and her home country. Following studies at the Royal College of Music with Lamar Crowson, she completed a Master’s in South Africa, winning the prestigious Emma Smith Overseas Scholarship for further study.

She has performed extensively in the UK and abroad as a chamber musician, collaborating with principal players from orchestras including the English Chamber Orchestra and Royal Opera House Orchestra. Jenny has been invited to give masterclasses at venues including Dartington Summer School of Music and Euro Music Academy in Vienna. She has given over 500 concerts and workshops at universities and schools. She teaches at Eton College and the Royal College of Music Junior Department. Jenny regularly performs with violinist Emmanuel Bach.

Tickets

Via Eventbrite or on the door, cash or card, but seat availability is limited and individual seats cannot be reserved.

Burgh House is a Grade I listed Queen Anne era house built in 1704, nestling in the heart of Hampstead Village. The current exhibitions will incude:

Burgh House Young Curators’ Club
Hampstead Vanished and Imagined
Women Artists of Hampstead
Hampstead Artists, Residents, and History
Amongst the Trees and Terraces: Donald Chisholm Towner (1903 - 1985)

Facilities

The award-winning Café will be open before and after the concert (up to 5:30 PM), and during the interval. The Café serves modern-British and European dishes that are light, fresh, and seasonal. Situated in the House's former kitchen, the Café offers both cosy indoor and outdoor garden seating for up to 80 visitors, with sheltered areas. Please note: the Café does not take bookings but operates on a first come, first served basis.

There is wheelchair access and disabled toilet facilities. Please contact Burgh House if wheelchair space is needed.

Parking in the area is limited.
Burgh House is a 10-minute walk from Hampstead Tube (Northern line) and there is a bus stop nearby.

CD Album Recording featuring Sibelius

The Danses Champêtres, Op.106, are recorded on the recently released Nordic Tales album and promotional video. A selection of albums will be available at the venue after the concert.