Luton Music Club

27/05/2026

Concert. Simon Callaghan and Ben Goldscheider.

What a treat last night to attend a concert in St Mary's without wearing my winter layers! It was the perfect temperature for me. Of course, the overriding treat was hearing (and watching) such accomplished and internationally recognised artists as Simon Callaghan and Ben Goldscheider. Although previously, I have enjoyed the sound of French horns in symphony orchestras and in small ensembles I don't think I have heard the combination of a piano with a French horn, so this was of particular interest to me. Both Ben and Simon showed their musical mastery during the opening music, Bax's Horn Sonata, and in particular, Simon's fingers were just a blur for much of the time. No wonder he followed it with a less technically demanding piece, although very charming, George Dyson's My Birthday. There were no cds for sale afterwards but if you would like to hear again Huw Watkins' Lament played this time with the composer at the piano then go to https://www.bengoldscheider.com/blog/day-sixteen-huw-watkins-lament. The lengthy and hearty applause at the end of the concert might have encouraged an encore but sadly not. However, it was a pleasure to drive home before it was actually dark.

Joan, Secretary, Luton Music.


Our next concert is in two weeks time on Monday 8th June. It will be a recital by Sarajevo-born pianist Ivana Gavrić, an artist we have enjoyed before in a previous season. Ivana will play music by Dora Pejačević, Edvard Grieg, Cécile Chaminade and Maurice Ravel. I will post more details nearer the day. https://www.lutonmusic.org.uk/events/ivana-gavric/

Ivana Gavrić Date: 8th June 2026 Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Location: St Mary's Church Luton LU1 3JF Ivana Gavrić Sarajevo-born pianist Ivana Gavrić makes a welcome return to Luton with a fascinating programme. On her last visit she offered us perfect miniatures from the Bedford-based composer Chery...

19/05/2026

TONIGHT Mon 25th May.
If you would appreciate some respite from the sweltering weather then consider attending tonight's concert in St Mary's Church, Luton.

Monday 25th May. St Mary's Church, Luton. Return visits by two of Britain's eminent and likeable musicians - Pianist Simon Callaghan and French horn player Ben Goldscheider. The programme will include music by Vaughan Williams, Arnold Bax, Ruth Gipps and several other composers. https://www.lutonmusic.org.uk/events/ben-goldscheider-french-horn-simon-callaghan-piano/

St Mary's Church is a beautiful Grade 1 listed building that is almost 900 years old. It is spacious with plenty of comfortable seating. The concert will start at 7.30pm but many people arrive soon after 7pm when the doors open. An adult ticket costs £18 but under 18s in F/T education get free admission. The concert will finish around 9.30pm.

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06/05/2026

TOMORROW EVENING. 7.30pm.

MUSIC ON MONDAYS. 11th May. St Mary's Church, Luton. Car parks nearby. London Tango Quintet play music by Astor Piazzolla, Horacio Salgán, Isaac Albéniz and many others. Doors open 7pm. Concert begins at 7.30pm. No need to book as St Mary's is a spacious church and there is plenty of comfortable seating. For more details go to https://www.lutonmusic.org.uk/events/london-tango-quintet/

16/04/2026

TONIGHT, 27th April. Do come!

MUSIC ON MONDAYS

What a thoroughly enjoyable evening we had on Monday 13th listening to the slightly unusual combination of viola, violin and piano. The hearly applause at the end was well deserved.
Our next concert is on Monday 27th April and will feature clarinettist Sarah Williamson and the Piatti String Quartet playing music by Finzi, Weber and Brahms. The concert will start at 7.30pm and the doors will be open from 7pm.

Sarah Williamson (clarinet) & Piatti String Quartet Date: 27th April 2026 Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Location: St Mary's Church Luton LU1 3JF Sarah Williamson It is a great pleasure to welcome Sarah Williamson to Luton for the first time. Joining her in this virtuosic programme are loyal friends of Lut...

12/04/2026

MUSIC ON MONDAYS
Our next concert is tomorrow evening, Monday 13th April in St Mary's Church, Luton. The performance will start at 7.30pm with doors open from 7pm. It will feature an interesting and unusual trio of professional musicians on violin, viola and piano. This will be another opportunity to enjoy our new, beautiful Bechstein piano. There is no need to book ahead as St Mary's is a spacious (and comfortable) church. Just turn up and sit where you like. Tickets - Adults £18 and under 18s in F/T education - free admittance.

Chamber Music for Violin, Viola & Piano Date: 13th April 2026 Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Location: St Mary's Church Luton LU1 3JF Violin, Viola & Piano Viola player Peter Mallinson is a longstanding friend of Luton Music, bringing us a range of wonderful programmes over the last ten years – his conce...

02/04/2026

Last Monday's concert was an excellent start to our 2026 season. Not only was our new high calibre Bechstein grand piano in situ but we also had in Leon McCawley one of the finest concert pianists in Britain to 'baptise' it. This combination was a very appropriate way to celebrate our 80th anniversary year.

Our next concert is in two weeks time on Monday 13th April. It will take place in St Mary's Church in Luton at 7.30pm with doors open from 7pm. It will feature an interesting and unusual trio of violin, viola and piano. There is no need to book ahead as St Mary's is a spacious (and comfortable) church. Just turn up.

Chamber Music for Violin, Viola & Piano Date: 13th April 2026 Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Location: St Mary's Church Luton LU1 3JF Violin, Viola & Piano Viola player Peter Mallinson is a longstanding friend of Luton Music, bringing us a range of wonderful programmes over the last ten years – his conce...

29/03/2026

Monday 30th March. 7.30pm. In the beautiful (and comfortable) St Mary's Church in the centre of Luton. The next concert will take place on Monday 30th March. Internationally celebrated concert pianist Leon McCawley will return to Luton to play music by Haydn,
Scriabin, Prokofiev, Beethoven, Liszt, Fauré, Ravel and Chopin. Please follow this link for further details

Leon McCawley Date: 30th March 2026 Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Location: St Mary's Church Luton LU1 3JF Leon McCawley As we launch our 2026 season, with its theme of ‘Friendship’, how better than with a recital by one of the country’s absolutely finest pianists. Leon has appeared many times in Lu...

23/03/2026

Petroc Trelawny's Quiz Night last Thursday evening was an enormous success. It made a change from our usual chamber music concerts. Around 50 people attended and we were seated at tables of eight. Petroc interviewed composer and presenter Michael Berkeley about his work as a composer as well as his Sunday lunchtime programme on BBC Radio 3. Michael also talked about being asked to be in the House of Lords. We then had some pieces of music played on the clarinet and piano by two young students from the Royal College of Music. After the interval each team of eight competed in the music quiz. It was an evening that was both relaxing and stimulating and it seems to have been enjoyed by all.

The next concert will take place on Monday 30th March when internationally celebrated pianist Leon McCawley will return to Luton.

Leon McCawley Date: 30th March 2026 Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Location: St Mary's Church Luton LU1 3JF Leon McCawley As we launch our 2026 season, with its theme of ‘Friendship’, how better than with a recital by one of the country’s absolutely finest pianists. Leon has appeared many times in Lu...

17/02/2026

Only a few weeks now until the start of our 2026 season of 20 concerts under the umbrella name of Music on Mondays. Despite the name, the first one will be held on Thursday 19th March and will be hosted by the renown BBC Radio 3 and Proms presenter Petroc Trelawny who just happens to also be the President of Luton Music Club. Luton Music Club began in 1946 so this year we are celebrating our 80th year of providing musical excellence to residents in Luton and the surrounding towns and villages. Our first concert will be partly a social event and Petroc will interview composer and BBC presenter Michael Berkeley before a short performance from two young musicians, clarinettist Reynold Yang and pianist Ruigi Fang. The second half of the evening will be a lighthearted music quiz. It should be an enjoyable and fun evening amongst a friendly audience. Here is a link to the first concert https://www.lutonmusic.org.uk/events/petroc-trelawnys-quiz-night/

All our concerts are held in the beautiful and spacious St Mary's Church in the centre of Luton. Concerts start at 7.30pm and the doors are open from 7pm.

If you attend you will be able to pick up a brochure giving you details of all twenty concerts.

20/01/2026

MUSIC ON MONDAYS
Luton Music celebrates its 80th anniversary during 2026 with a season of 20 fortnightly concerts between March and December. All concerts will take place in St Mary's Church, Luton and start at 7.30pm with doors open from 7pm. Unusually the first concert on March 19th will be held on a Thursday but the remaining 19 concerts will always take place on Mondays.

March 19th.
We open our 80th anniversary season with an unusual social event. Hosted by our loyal President, Radio 3’s Petroc Trelawny, the evening will be a particular chance to enjoy the company of other members of our audience.

After a short introductory history of the club, Petroc will interview one of our distinguished vice-presidents, the composer Michael Berkeley. He will be invited to reminisce about his own associations with the club over so many years and perhaps those too of his father Sir Lennox Berkeley. Leading into the interval there will be a short performance by two of the talented young musicians who are to appear later in the season, clarinettist Reynold Yang and pianist Ruiqi Fang.

After refreshments, the second half of the evening is devoted to a music quiz led by Petroc. It will in part be based on the content of his new best-selling book, Petroc Trelawny’s Classical Music Puzzle Book; there will also be questions on the cultural life of Luton and in particular the recent history of Luton Music. The quiz is to be organised in teams and there may be prizes!

The event will be held in the Church Hall at St Mary’s Church, Luton LU1 3JF.

Petroc Trelawny’s Quiz Night Date: 19th March 2026 Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Location: St Mary's Church Luton LU1 3JF Petroc Trelawny – President of Luton Music We open our 80th anniversary season with an unusual social event. Hosted by our loyal President, Radio 3’s Petroc Trelawny, the evening...