Get into the Christmas spirit and join us for a heartwarming afternoon of Slovak folk and sacred Christmas music, performed by singers Petra Štefancová and Mário Jakubicka.
Visiting from the small village of Moravany, Slovakia, the duo are celebrated folk singers who perform sacred songs in churches across their homeland.
Their rich vocal harmonies will be beautifully accompanied by cellist Nina Plapp and renowned Gypsy violinist Marian Bango, bringing the spirit of a Slovak village Christmas to life through music.
Mulled wine, hot chocolate and sweet treats will be available from the bar to keep you warm on this wintery afternoon.
Information
Tickets
Standard price £15
Concession £12
Under 3s go free
Timings:
4.00pm – Gates open
4.30pm – Music
5.15pm – Break
5.45pm – Music
6.30pm – Finish
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About the Musicians
Mário Jakubicka and Petra Štefancová are a Slovak vocal–instrumental duo based in Moravany nad Váhom, known for their heartfelt performances of sacred and traditional folk music. Their collaboration began in 2014, when Mário, organist and keyboardist, met Petra, a singer and pianist, in their local parish church. Since then, they have performed together regularly at Holy Masses and community events across the Pieštany region.
Marian Bango is a classical violinist influenced by his Slovakian gypsy heritage to create a very unique and special sound. He started his career in the orchestra of the Theatre Romathan, where he performed for over ten years. He has played with numerous orchestras and performed with bands on many stages across Europe. You can see him perform on BBC television, for Holocaust Memorial Day 2020.
Nina Plapp is a Herne Hill cellist and composer who met Marian a decade ago while researching her BBC radio 4 project ‘A cello in the desert’ which traced the musical heritage of gypsy music back to India. They have been playing together ever since. The duo recently performed Nina’s composition at The National Gallery and are currently recording their first duo album.
About the venue
The gig will take place inside the barn. The barn has step-free access and an accessible toilet. The gig will be seated.
Find our more about access here.
We put on our Gigs at the Greenhouses to let people hear brilliant music, enjoy our lovely gardens and to raise money so that the community can benefit from BPCG seven days a week.
Getting to us
BPCG is in the middle of Brockwell Park, between the tennis courts and the walled gardens. Follow the signs.
Exit from the Park should be via the Park’s Lido Gates on Dulwich Road. Please leave in groups and be sure to have a torch or use your phone torches. Walk left out of the greenhouses, left then right through the tennis courts and down the hill to the lido. Click here to see a map of the route
If you are driving to the gig, we recommend parking your car on Dulwich Road or near Dulwich Road.
Food & Drink
Delicious botanical cocktails, local craft beer and organic wine will be on sale, plus homemade cakes and snacks.
Hot food will not be available at this event.