Concerts

(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!)

'There are concerts that make you realise what you've been missing... The first half of Thursday's Lontano concert at St John's, Smith Square, provided the answer.' The Independent 

The LFAM kicks off with a vibrant celebration of the USA’s new generation of rich Latin American voices, performed by Lontano. Whilst Latinx classical music has maintained a sustained presence on the American music scene since the Pan-Americanist boom of the 1930s/40s, it is now entering a new, exciting era of remarkable flowering, bringing new perspectives and influences that reflect the USA’s evolving demographics. Latinos in America showcases this exciting resurgence through the lens of six leading composers from the Latin diaspora, of Puerto-Rican, Cuban and Mexican heritage. Reflecting the extraordinary diversity of the Latin world, this eclectic programme draws on their respective ancestral musical languages, crossing borders and genres to explore issues of identity, migration and memory. Interweaving infectious Latin rhythms, colours, textures, mythologies and ancient traditions, they convey a vivid portrait of the Latino experience in America today. As they help to reshape the sound of classical music in America they offer a glimpse of where American classical music is heading. An exhilarating opening to five days celebrating the extraordinary diversity of American music!​

*UK Premiere

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TICKETS 

£18 | £15 Concessions

BOOKINGS 

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Echoes Festival 2026 draws to a close with what promises to be a spectacular evening of Christmas choral music from across the Anglo-Hispanic world. Our resident artist collective, Echoes Ensemble, presents the Nativity story told through an eclectic programme of sacred and secular music spanning centuries, continents and traditions. From timeless Medieval favourites and exquisite gems of Renaissance polyphony to much-loved film music, the best of the British 20th-century choral tradition, and the irresistible rhythms of Christmas music from Spain, Cuba, Venezuela, Mexico, Ecuador and Argentina, this is a musical celebration guaranteed to stir the soul and have you swaying in your seat! The perfect way to welcome December and immerse yourself in the magic of the festive season!

Cristobal de Morales Veni Domine
Traditional Basque (arr. Pettman) Gabriel's Message
José María Vitier Misa cubana: 'Ave María'
Federico Jussid Isabel: 'Anima mea'
Manuel García Morante 12 nadales tradicionals catalanes: ‘Josep i Maria van a passejar’
John Williams Star of Bethlehem
John Rutter Donkey Carol
Antonio de Salazar Dad posada, zagales
Gustav Holst In the Bleak Midwinter
Anon. Spanish Ríu, ríu, chíu
Traditional Venezuelan Niño lindo
Traditional Galician (arr. Joubert) Torches
Juan Blas de Castro Angelus ad pastores ait
Anon. Ecuadorian Sagales a prisa
Francisco Guerrero Vamos al portal
Tomás Luis de Victoria Magi viderunt stellam
Juan Esquivel Tria sunt munera
Anon. (arr. Shaw) Coventry Carol
Ariel Ramírez Navidad nuestra: 'La Huida'
Peter Warlock Bethlehem Down

Echoes Ensemble

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This is an ILAMS event organised in collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes with the kind support of St Clement Danes as part of Echoes Festival 2026

TICKETS

IN ADVANCE: £32 | £22 Concessions | £12 ILAMS Members

ON THE DOOR: £42 | £32 Concessions | £22 ILAMS Members

Admission FREE to Friends of Echoes Festival (email info@ilams.org.uk to join)

BOOKINGS

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(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!)

'Magical.' BBC Radio 3 (In Tune)

Enter the captivating world of Spanish and Latin American art song as conceived by its most beguiling women composers! 

Mujeres ¡Presentes! showcases the compelling voices of female composers spanning three centuries from across the Latin world, including Spain, Cuba, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Peru and Mexico. Translating loosely as ‘Women: present and correct!’, the project takes its name from Marielle presente, a song by Brazilian composer Catarina Domenici written in response to the 2018 assassination of Rio politician and women's rights activist Marielle Franco. The title echoes the rallying cry of thousands who took to the streets, proclaiming that Franco's voice could not be silenced, even in death.

Forged in this same spirit of female solidarity, Mujeres ¡Presentes! explores the forbidden songs and forgotten treasures of more than 30 composers, including premieres by Teresa Carreño, Elena Romero, Matilde Salvador and others. The programme presents a kaleidoscopic array of styles and themes that bear witness to the extraordinary diversity of Ibe/rica's female voices – from Chiquinha Gonzaga, the 19th-century Brazilian composer and slavery abolitionist, to the Cuban-American powerhouse Odaline de la Martínez, the first woman ever to conduct a BBC Prom.

Interwoven with spoken introductions, the concert also reveals the extraordinary personalities of these formidable women and the astonishing, inspiring and often tragic stories underpinning their art.

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This event is part of Temple Music's 2026 Winter Festival, organised in collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes with the kind support of the Embassy of Spain's Office for Cultural and Scientific Affairs

TICKETS

£25 | £15 Students

BOOKINGS

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MORE INFORMATION

templemusic.org | londres.cervantes.es | spainculturescience.co.uk | lorenapaznieto.com | helenglaisherhernandez.com