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14/06/2026

🎶 Christ Church First Wednesday Concert Series 🎶

Join us on Wednesday 1st July at 1:10pm in Christ Church, Infirmary Road, Derry/Londonderry, as we welcome flautist Chris Wright for the latest recital in our popular First Wednesday Concert Series.

A highly respected performer and educator, Chris will present a varied programme spanning over three centuries of music, from the elegance of Handel's Sonata in F Major and the timeless beauty of Mozart's Andante in C Major, through to the colourful writing of Philippe Gaubert and Eugène Bozza, concluding with contemporary works by Ian Clarke and Takatsugu Muramatsu.

The programme will also feature Hamilton Harty's evocative "In Ireland", a fitting inclusion from one of Ireland's most celebrated composers.

Chris will be accompanied throughout by Ben McGonigle, Organist and Director of Music at Christ Church.

🎟 Admission is Free

A retiring collection will be taken in aid of the ongoing restoration of Christ Church's historic Wells-Kennedy organ, helping to preserve one of the city's most important musical instruments for future generations.

Whether you're a regular supporter of the series or simply looking for an enjoyable lunchtime musical escape, we would be delighted to welcome you.

📅 Wednesday 1st July
🕐 1:10pm
📍 Christ Church, Infirmary Road, Londonderry
🎟 Free Admission
🎹 Retiring Collection in Aid of Christ Church Organ Restoration

Please share and invite others along.

01/06/2026

🎶 FIRST WEDNESDAY CONCERT – WEDNESDAY 3RD JUNE, 7.30PM 🎶

We are delighted to welcome the talented students of St Columb's School of Music and the Boy and Girl Choristers of St Columb's Cathedral to Christ Church for the latest event in our First Wednesday Concert Series.

This special evening will showcase some of the finest young musical talent in the city, featuring a varied programme of choral and instrumental music in the beautiful surroundings and renowned acoustic of Christ Church.

📅 Wednesday 3rd June
🕢 7.30pm
📍 Christ Church, Infirmary Road, Derry/Londonderry
🎟️ Admission Free (Retiring Collection)

As a working church, our concert series is made possible through the generosity of those who attend. Donations received on the evening will be directed towards the restoration of our historic Wells-Kennedy organ, which is currently undergoing significant repairs to ensure it can continue serving both worship and music-making in Christ Church for generations to come.

Whether you are a regular concert-goer, a supporter of young musicians, or simply looking for an enjoyable evening of music in the heart of the city, you will be most welcome.

Please like, share, and help us spread the word. We look forward to seeing you there.

25/05/2026

🎶 CONCERTS AT CHRIST CHURCH – JUNE 2026 🎶

We are delighted to welcome a series of wonderful musical events to Christ Church, Londonderry this June, showcasing everything from international violin performance to young local talent and large-scale choral music.

📍 Wednesday 3rd June – 13:10
Jean Samuel Bez (Violin)
Admission Free

📍 Wednesday 3rd June – 19:30
Pupils of St Columb’s School of Music
& Choristers of St Columb’s Cathedral
Admission Free

📍 Saturday 6th June – 19:30
Altnagelvin Hospital Choir
Performing Ola Gjeilo’s Dreamweaver and John Rutter’s Gloria
Ticket information available on their page.

All are very warmly welcome to attend and support live music in the heart of the city. Whether you are a regular concertgoer or simply curious to experience the atmosphere of Christ Church, we would love to see you there.

17/05/2026

🎻 Christ Church First Wednesday Concert Series 🎻

We are delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed violinist Jean-Samuel Bez to Christ Church for what promises to be a remarkable lunchtime recital of virtuosity, colour, and musical storytelling.

📍 Christ Church
📅 Wednesday 3rd June
🕐 13:10
🎟 Admission Free (retiring collection)

With a career spanning more than 100 concerts annually across the world, Jean-Samuel Bez has established himself as one of the most compelling and versatile violinists of his generation. Particularly renowned for his work in chamber music and contemporary repertoire, his performances combine technical brilliance with extraordinary imagination and depth.

The programme will feature works by J.S. Bach, George Enescu, Fritz Kreisler, Franz Rechsteiner, and Astor Piazzolla, including the monumental Ciaconna from Bach’s Partita No. 2 — one of the great Everest peaks of the violin repertoire.

Jean-Samuel has performed internationally to critical acclaim, collaborated widely across Europe, and serves as Artistic Director of the SineMuro Festival. His recordings and performances continue to attract attention for their originality, intensity, and artistry.

This recital forms part of our popular First Wednesday Concert Series, continuing Christ Church’s tradition of bringing performers of the highest calibre to the heart of the city in one of the North West’s most celebrated acoustic spaces.

Please do come along and support what promises to be a truly special musical occasion.

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23/04/2026

🎷 Jazz returns to Christ Church… and it’s not to be missed. 🎹

Following his warmly received appearance in our First Wednesday series back in December, Dr Paul McIntyre returns to Christ Church for an evening of world-class jazz on Thursday 1st May at 18:30.

An accomplished pianist, educator and internationally recognised jazz musician, Paul has performed across the globe and held lecturing positions at leading institutions including the University of Sussex, Dublin City University, and Dundalk. His work on jazz has been published by Oxford University Press USA, and his musical voice is deeply shaped by the legacy of his father, the legendary Gay McIntyre.

For this special concert, Paul is joined by an outstanding international lineup:

Hugh Buckley (Dublin) – Guitar

Curtis Efoua (Paris) – Drums

Constantino Agus (Sardinia) – Double Bass

Together, they bring a rich and dynamic programme of jazz standards and classics, including: Manhã de Carnaval, On the Sunny Side of the Street, Skylark, A Night in Tunisia, Body and Soul, Tenor Madness… and many more.

✨ Expect an evening of exceptional musicianship, effortless interplay, and the unmistakable energy of live jazz in the beautiful surroundings of Christ Church.

📍 Christ Church, Infirmary Road, Derry/Londonderry
🗓 Friday 1st May
⏰ 18:30

🎟 Free admission | Retiring collection

Come along, bring a friend, and enjoy a relaxed evening of outstanding live music right in the heart of the city.

27/02/2026

There are concerts… and then there are evenings that feel like stepping into a candlelit chapel somewhere in 17th-century France, where every note hangs in the air like incense.

We are honoured to host Sestina Music for a deeply reflective Passiontide programme:
🌙 Out of Darkness 🌙

Centred on François Couperin’s Leçons de Ténèbres, this is music written for the solemn hush of Holy Week — expressive, intense, and luminously beautiful. Alongside Couperin, the programme weaves together works by Purcell, Charpentier and Monteverdi, exploring grief, reflection, worship and hope.

In that quiet space between shadow and light, this music connects the heavenly with the human in a way few programmes can. It promises to be intimate, powerful, and profoundly moving.

🎶 Friday 6th March, 7pm
📍 Christ Church, Derry/Londonderry
🎟 Tickets available via Sestina Music: https://ti.to/sestina-music/out-of-darkness-musical-reflections-at-passiontide-copy

Performers:

Aisling Kenny & Charlotte O’Hare (Sopranos)
Reiko Ichise (Viola da Gamba)
Tristan Russcher (Harpsichord)

Do join us for what will be a very special evening in Christ Church.

01/02/2026

🎶 Lunchtime Organ Recital 🎶
📍 Christ Church
🗓 Wednesday 4th February
⏰ 1.10pm

We’re delighted to welcome Nicky Morton, Organist and Master of the Choristers at St Columb’s Cathedral, for our lunchtime recital.

Nicky plays a central role in shaping the Cathedral’s choral life and is the founder of the Cathedral Girls’ Choir, opening up vital choral opportunities for young singers in the city. Alongside his cathedral work, he is a member of Codetta, an accompanist across the North West, and co-founder of the St Columb’s School of Music, championing music education and young musicians locally.

A perfect midweek pause: great music, a beautiful space, and all very welcome.

31/10/2025

🎶 Christ Church Recital – Wednesday 5th November 🎶

“Remember, remember the fifth of November…” — not for fireworks this time, but for a lunchtime of music right here at Christ Church, Derry/Londonderry!

Join us for a recital with our Organist and Director of Music, Ben McGonigle, performing on both organ and piano. The programme will feature a mix of reflective and uplifting pieces — a perfect way to spend a November lunchtime in the beautiful surroundings of Christ Church.

Ben has served as Organist and Director of Music here since 2008, leading the church’s vibrant musical life and helping establish our much-loved monthly concert series. Alongside his work at Christ Church, he directs Cantemus NI, and has performed with Allegri, Codetta, and the Ulster Orchestra, as well as on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune and BBC Radio 4’s Sunday Worship.

📅 Wednesday 5th November
⏰️ 13:10
📍 Christ Church, Derry/Londonderry
🎟️ Admission: Free with voluntary retiring donation

All are warmly invited — come along and remember, remember the fifth of November with a lunchtime of beautiful music.

30/09/2025

🚨 Tomorrow

✨ First Wednesday Lunchtime Recital ✨
📍 Christ Church, Derry/Londonderry
📅 Wednesday 1st October 2025
🕐 1.10pm – 1.50pm

We’re delighted to welcome Eamonn Karran, one of Ireland’s most distinctive pianists and composers. Based here in Derry, Eamonn has spent over 35 years performing and recording — from touring with Chris Rea in the 90s to releasing 6 acclaimed albums blending Celtic traditions with modern soundscapes. His music, often compared to Phil Coulter and Clannad, interweaves piano, pipes, whistles and orchestration to create atmospheric and moving sound worlds.

🎶 With over 1 million streams, international airplay (on 30+ airlines!) and glowing reviews, Eamonn is recognised as a leading voice in Celtic and New Age music:

> “Eamonn Karran has grown into one of the foremost Celtic composers of his day… flowing with an untouchable confidence.” – oneworldmusic.co.uk
“His music propels him into the same league as George Winston and Kevin Kern… its beauty will stay with the listener for many years.” – piano-heaven.co.uk

Come along, take a break at lunchtime, and enjoy an uplifting recital from this exceptional local artist.

🎟 Admission free | Retiring collection

24/09/2025

✨ First Wednesday Lunchtime Recital ✨
📍 Christ Church, Derry/Londonderry
📅 Wednesday 1st October 2025
🕐 1.10pm – 1.50pm

We’re delighted to welcome Eamonn Karran, one of Ireland’s most distinctive pianists and composers. Based here in Derry, Eamonn has spent over 35 years performing and recording — from touring with Chris Rea in the 90s to releasing 6 acclaimed albums blending Celtic traditions with modern soundscapes. His music, often compared to Phil Coulter and Clannad, interweaves piano, pipes, whistles and orchestration to create atmospheric and moving sound worlds.

🎶 With over 1 million streams, international airplay (on 30+ airlines!) and glowing reviews, Eamonn is recognised as a leading voice in Celtic and New Age music:

> “Eamonn Karran has grown into one of the foremost Celtic composers of his day… flowing with an untouchable confidence.” – oneworldmusic.co.uk
“His music propels him into the same league as George Winston and Kevin Kern… its beauty will stay with the listener for many years.” – piano-heaven.co.uk

Come along, take a break at lunchtime, and enjoy an uplifting recital from this exceptional local artist.

🎟 Admission free | Retiring collection

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