The 19th-Century-Inspired Music Salon
Step into the charm of award-winning music Salon in the spirit of the 19th-century
Experience live performances, historic instruments, original compositions and the opportunity to meet artists behind the music
An Intimate Evening of Music and Company
Join us for an intimate evening of classical music, presented by Music That Lives and The Tonal Composers’ Society, an award-winning artistic initiative dedicated to preserving Britain’s classical music heritage.
This one-of-a-kind concert series offers a uniquely personal experience, unlike anything else in London, where audiences can connect closely with the artists and composers in a truly intimate setting.
The Salon is a rare and intimate concert space nestled within a small chapel, offering just 36 guests the chance to experience classical music up close. Beyond listening, it invites a sense of community — a space where audiences can meet the artists, share conversation, and connect over a shared love of music. Inspired by the spirit of 19th-century music gatherings, the Salon combines warmth, attentiveness, and presence with naturally resonant acoustics, creating an environment where music can be felt as much as heard.
The concert series features live performances on our principal instrument: an original 1850s John Broadwood & Sons 6’8” grand piano, offering a rare and genuinely period-authentic listening experience.
Two further historic instruments from the Salon’s Collection - John Broadwood & Sons (1818) square piano and Kirckman-Hodson (1939) harpsichord are currently housed at the venue.
Recital programmes combine solo and chamber works by the great masters of the past with newly composed music by contemporary composers, all firmly rooted in tonal classical music tradition, fostering continuity between heritage and living creativity.
A key aim of the series is to bring nationally and internationally acclaimed performers on historic keyboard instruments, as well as outstanding modern-day composers — giving audiences the opportunity to experience classical music as it would have been heard in a 19th-century salon.
Here, patrons can rediscover familiar masterpieces in their original sound world, while also being introduced to new classical works inspired by that same tradition.
In keeping with the salon tradition, on some evenings the salon will also feature curated displays of visual art — such as paintings and other works by contemporary artists — creating a shared space where music and the visual arts are experienced together.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music by candlelight, accompanied by a glass of wine and thoughtful company.
Upcoming Events
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Quanta Trio
Friday 6 November 2026
19:00 - 22:00Quanta Trio brings together three musicians grounded in the classical tradition, each equally at home in the worlds of improvisation and contemporary music. Their programme places Mendelssohn’s celebrated PianoTrio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 49 at its heart, alongside original works by Shirley Smart, Anouar Brahem and Peter Michaels, traditional material, and Mediterranean-influenced improvisations.
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Leslie Howard
Friday 4 December 2026
19:00 - 21:30Leslie Howard, an Australian virtuoso pianist, musicologist and composer, presents a programme celebrating the masters of the 19th century. He is best known for being the only pianist to have recorded the complete solo piano works of Franz Liszt, a project which included more than 300 premiere recordings.