Tribute to Humphrey Lyttelton

We were much saddened by the news that one of our Patrons, Humphrey Lyttelton, had passed away. He was always warm and supportive of Proms, and we will miss his great musicianship and humour. His performance at Proms last year, when Hampstead Garden Suburb was celebrating its centenary, was to a packed house who enjoyed superb trad jazz interspersed by his ever-sharp dialogue and wit.

Humph appeared several times at Proms, always to great acclaim. He was an involved Patron, for example he readily agreed to appear in a short film (see link below) to promote this year's Proms. He gave a most amusing brief interview, to which we added entertaining snippets from his performance last year.

We would like to extend our sympathy to Humph's family and many friends.

Promotional Film

A promotional film about Proms has been produced. Click here to view it.

14-22 June, 2008

Proms at St Jude's is delighted to announce the following artists are confirmed for evening performances at the June 2008 festival:

14th	London Chamber Orchestra, Robert Max, Tamsin Waley-Cohen, Gemma Rosefield
15th	London International Orchestra with Gail Pearson, Victoria Simmonds, Rhys Meirion & David Kempster. Pegasus Chorus.
16th	John Williams & John Etheridge, guitar duo
17th	Jazz star Stacey Kent
18th	The brilliant and inspired Red Priest presenting "Pirates of the Baroque"
19th	Brodsky Quartet
20th	Celebrity pianist Imogen Cooper
21st	Classical chart topping FRON Male Voice Choir from Wales
22nd	Southbank Sinfonia with Simon Over, Nicola Eimer, Deborah Calland and Grace Durham

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Proms at St Jude's

One of London's top music festivals now in its sixteenth year. Thousands of visitors are attracted every summer by artists of international reputation and young musicians embarking on their careers.

The festival is unusual in that it makes a significant surplus which is given to charity. For 2007 Toynbee Hall received £51,000, and the North London Hospice £17,000.

But what really makes Proms at St Jude's so special is the venue, St Jude's Church, which is renowned for its fine acoustics. This magnificent building is considered to be Edwin Lutyens' finest accomplishment. It is one of only two twentieth century buildings to feature in The Times' guide, "England's thousand best churches".

St Jude's is located at the heart of Hampstead Garden Suburb, an environment of international architectural significance. The eminent architectural historian, Sir Nikolaus Pevsner, described it as "that most nearly perfect example of the unique English invention and speciality, the garden suburb". Heritage walks in the Suburb are a popular feature of the festival programme.

Winter Prom

Each year there is a winter prom, given in 2007 by chamber choir Tenebrae, returning for the second year running by popular demand. Giving the concert a five-star (highest possible) review in the Ham & High, music critic David Sonin said "it had all the sterling hallmarks that have made Tenebrae such an outstanding ensemble—not least in its dramatic use of candlelight...what a pot pourri of riches it proved to be".