“Stephen Layton's choir have become renowned for both their sound and versatility... they embody the remarkable tradition of British choral excellence at its finest”

(Gramophone Magazine)

St. John Passion at Smith Square Hall, 3 April 2026

Friday 3 April 2026 at 2.30pm Smith Square Hall, London, SW1P 3HA Bach: St. John Passion Polyphony Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Ruairi Bowen (Evangelist) Neal Davies (Christ) Lydia Teuscher (soprano) Iestyn Davies (countertenor) Archie Inns (tenor) James Atkinson (bass) directed by Stephen Layton Tickets available from: https://www.sinfoniasmithsq.org.uk/event/bach-st-john-passion/

Handel's Messiah at Smith Square Hall, 23rd December 2025

HANDEL Messiah Hilary Cronin, Helen Charlston, James Gilchrist, Neal Davies Polyphony Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Stephen Layton Tuesday 23rd December at 7.30pm Smith Square Hall, London, SW1P 3HA Click here for tickets: https://www.sinfoniasmithsq.org.uk/event/handels-messiah-2025/

Christmas Oratorio at Smith Square Hall, 22nd December 2025

BACH Christmas Oratorio parts 1, 2 and 3 SCHÜTZ Hodie natus Christus est SWV456 Hilary Cronin, Helen Charlston, James Gilchrist, Neal Davies Polyphony Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Stephen Layton Monday 22nd December at 7.30pm Smith Square Hall, London, SW1P 3HA Click here to book tickets: https://www.sinfoniasmithsq.org.uk/event/bachs-christmas-oratorio-2025/