Whether you’re joining us for a glass of wine after work or settling in for a leisurely dinner, our after-hours café provides the perfect midweek escape with, of course, live jazz.

Simply walk in or book a table now to secure a spot – it’s free either way!

Robert Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E-flat major stands as one of the great Romantic masterworks: expansive, warm, and deeply human. Its soaring melodies and richly blended textures capture Schumann at his most lyrical and intimate, offering a glimpse into the expressive heart of 19th-century chamber music. In contrast, Darius Milhaud’s rarely heard String Trio, composed in 1947, reveals a strikingly different sound world. Written after the composer’s return to France from wartime exile, the trio is concise yet brilliantly layered.

Programme:

Darius Milhaud, String Trio No. 1 Op. 274

I. Vif II.Modéré III. Sérénade IV. Canon V. Jeu Fugue 

Robert Schumann, Piano Quartet in E flat Major Op. 47

I. Sostenuto assai – Allegro ma non troppo II. Scherzo. Molto Vivace III. Andante Cantabile IV. Finale. Vivace

Lineup: 

Basil Alter – Violin
Connor Quigley – Viola
William Lui – Cello
Kwanyee Chan – Piano

What you need to know:

Doors will open at 6:00 pm for drinks and snacks, with the performance beginning promptly at 6:30 pm. Food and wine will be available to purchase on the night.

Whether you’re joining us for a glass of wine after work or settling in for a leisurely dinner, our after-hours café provides the perfect midweek escape with, of course, live jazz.

Simply walk in or book a table now to secure a spot – it’s free either way!

To celebrate the release of their new album, Alto Appassionato, violist Timothy Ridout and pianist Jonathan Ware present a musical journey back to Paris at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Exploring this period from a viola’s point of view, the album features César Franck’s monumental Sonata, Léon Honnoré’s Morceau de concert, Henri Büsser’s Appassionato, George Enescu’s Concertstück and six songs by Gabriel Fauré, exploring a huge range of emotions and transcribed by Timothy Ridout himself. This recital will include pieces from the album interspersed with introductions given by Timothy and will reflect the French School in its widest sense: full of lyricism, sophistication and intensity.

What you need to know:

Doors open at 6:00 pm for drinks and snacks. The performance will start promptly at 6:30 pm. Food and wine will be available to purchase throughout the night.

Juilliard-trained cellist Lydia Rhea and pianist Amber Scherer bring their acclaimed duo program to Fidelio Cafe for an evening of music by female composers spanning a century of bold, boundary-crossing writing.

The programme takes its name from Andrea Casarrubios’ Mensajes del Agua — a meditative work the Spanish composer describes as an oasis, an invitation to find peace and quiet in sound. Alongside it sit two more Casarrubios pieces, the vibrant Silbo and Sonia, a tribute to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Chen Yi’s flirtatious Romance of Hsiao and Ch’in draws on Eastern musical idioms, while Nadia Boulanger’s delicate Trois Pièces and Rebecca Clarke’s sweeping Sonata for Viola and Piano — here performed on cello — round out an evening that moves from the ethereal to the ecstatic.

Lydia and Amber are known for their thoughtful programming and dedication to underrepresented voices. Their 2025–26 season includes debuts on the Dame Myra Hess series in Chicago and a residency at the Lunenburg Academy in Nova Scotia.

Lydia is running the London Marathon on April 26, raising money for Music in Hospitals & Care, and together with Amber has generously decided to donate a portion of their concert fees to the charity as well!

Programme:

Andrea Casarrubios: Silbo – Mensajes del Agua – Sonia

Chen Yi: Romance of Hsiao and Ch’in

Nadia Boulanger: Trois Pièces

Rebecca Clarke: Sonata for Viola and Piano

Lineup:

Lydia Rhea – Cello

Amber Scherer – Piano

What you need to know:

Doors will open at 6:00 pm for drinks and snacks, with the performance beginning promptly at 6:30 pm. Food and drinks will be available to purchase on the night.

Whether you’re joining us for a glass of wine after work or settling in for a leisurely dinner, our after-hours café provides the perfect midweek escape with, of course, live jazz.

Simply walk in or book a table now to secure a spot – it’s free either way!

What you need to know:

Doors open at 6:00 pm for drinks and snacks.

The performance will start promptly at 6:30 pm.

Food and wine will be available to purchase throughout the night.

AWE London 2026

AWE launches its first spring mini-festival in London with a programme exploring the core values of the Anzac spirit, forged during the First World War by New Zealand and Australian soldiers. While there is no single definitive list, these values are often understood to include courage, sacrifice, service, comradeship or mateship, remembrance and endurance, alongside a deep sense of fairness and a natural aversion to class distinctions. Over time they have come to represent a powerful part of New Zealand and Australian identity, reflecting an approach to life and a distinctive character on the world stage.

Hosted in two iconic and intimate London venues, AWE traces a journey from the street scenes passing the window of Fidelio Cafe at ground level to the serene vistas from the top of St Pancras Clocktower, a Victorian landmark overlooking central London. Across these two performances we explore Anzac values through human experience rather than military narrative, focusing on music’s capacity to honour sacrifice, strengthen connection and hold space for remembrance.

Programme

Exploring the ANZAC values of courage, remembrance, sacrifice and mateship, Gideon Klein’s String Trio is a unique example of artistic resolve in the most challenging circumstances. Completed in the Terezín concentration camp just days before Klein’s deportation to Auschwitz, it launches our journey from ground level, music as witness and legacy.

Ross Harris’s Notes from the Front then sets the wartime letters of New Zealand soldier, musician and mathematician Alexander Aitken, honouring his personal voice as an act of remembrance, and bringing the human reality of service and sacrifice into sharp focus.

Dvořák’s vivid Piano Quartet No. 2 completes the programme. Written at a moment when international success was increasingly drawing him away from home, the work remains rooted in the Czech musical spirit that was becoming integral to Czech national identity, and in the chamber music ideal of four voices in conversation, interdependent, equal and moving forward together.

Gideon Klein String Trio - 13’

Ross Harris: Notes from the front (Songs for Corporal Aitken) - 15’ 

Dvorak: Piano Quartet No.2 in E-flat major, op.87 

Yura Lee - violin/viola

Benjamin Baker - violin

Maciej Kulakowski - cello

Louis Schwizgebel - piano 

(TBC) - tenor

AWE Festival London 2026 continues on Tuesday 21 April with Service, Remembrance and Endurance at St Pancras Clock Tower at 7pm. For more info visit AWE UK website

Whether you’re joining us for a glass of wine after work or settling in for a leisurely dinner, our after-hours café provides the perfect midweek escape with, of course, live jazz.

Simply walk in or book a table now to secure a spot – it’s free either way!

What you need to know:

Doors open at 7:00 pm for drinks and snacks.

The performance will feature two jazz sessions, starting at 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm respectively.

Food and wine will be available to purchase throughout the night.

ONE OF FIDELIO’S MOST POPULAR GIGS, ARGUABLY THE BEST WAY TO

SPEND A MONDAY EVENING IN LONDON!

Django Reinhardt was a groundbreaking and deeply influential jazz guitarist. Born in Belgium in 1910 and raised in France, Reinhardt was of Romani heritage and overcame a life-changing injury  that left two fingers of his left hand severely damaged. Despite this, he developed a unique style of playing that combined a distinctive and virtuosic technique with the expressive melodies of Romani music and the swing rhythms of jazz. Reinhardt co-founded the legendary Quintette du Hot Club de France with violinist Stéphane Grappelli, popularising the genre known as gypsy jazz. His contributions to jazz guitar and innovative improvisations continue to inspire musicians around the world to this day.

Join us as we celebrate Django’s iconic artistry with an evening of hot swing in the cafe’s downstairs bar. Our talented musicians draw inspiration from traditional Django, modern manouche, and even classical greats, creating a special homage to one of jazz’s true legends.

Lineup:

Ray Rafols – Violin
Cornelius Corkery – Guitar
Sol Grimshaw – Guitar
Toby Yapp – Bass

Whether you’re joining us for a glass of wine after work or settling in for a leisurely dinner, our after-hours café provides the perfect midweek escape with, of course, live jazz.

Simply walk in or book a table now to secure a spot – it’s free either way!

Sometimes it’s ok to keep a foot in every door! Claude Bolling’s Cello Suite is a cheerful work for Jazz Trio and Cello, bridging the often stumbled upon gap between classical performance tradition and the Jazz world. The piece follows in the traditions of the Third-Stream composition style, where fusion composers like Nikolai Kapustin and George Gershwin blend the sounds of Jazz into the classical canon.

Programme:

Improvisation

Claude Bolling, Suite for Cello & Jazz Piano Trio

I. Baroque in Rhythm II. Concertante. III. Galop IV. Ballade V. Romantique VI.Cello Fan

Lineup: 

Jazz Trio: The William Bracken Trio 
Cello: William Lui

What you need to know:

Doors will open at 6:00 pm for drinks and snacks, with the performance beginning promptly at 6:30 pm. Food and wine will be available to purchase on the night.

Clara brings to life the extraordinary story of Romantic era feminist icon and ground-breaking classical composer Clara Schumann. No, not Robert Schumann – Clara Schumann! Created and performed by Elena Mazzon, this intimate play explores Clara’s fascinating and complex life, delving into her career and relationships as she gets ready for a date with none other than the famous Johannes Brahms. Incorporating live music, Clara takes an unusual, eye-opening look into the past to reflect on questions of identity and challenges women still face today.

Credits:

Writer/Performer – Elena Mazzon

Director – Colin Watkeys

Dramaturg – Catriona Kerridge

Musical director – Stefania Passamonte

What you need to know:

Doors will open at 6:30 pm for drinks and snacks, with the performance beginning promptly at 7:00 pm. Food and wine will be available to purchase on the night.

Whether you’re joining us for a glass of wine after work or settling in for a leisurely dinner, our after-hours café provides the perfect midweek escape with, of course, live jazz.

Simply walk in or book a table now to secure a spot – it’s free either way!

Together with pianist Alexander Bryson, Janine Hickl transports Fidelio to 1930’s Europe, weaving a rich musical journey through French and German classics made famous by Marlene Dietrich, Zarah Leander, Hildegard Knef, Edith Piaf and many more.

A Vienna-born actress, singer and dancer, Janine Hickl is known for infusing her performances with vivid storytelling and timeless charm. She has appeared at Fidelio Cafe before and is now a resident artist with us. 

What you need to know:

Doors will open at 7:00 pm for signature cocktails, wine and a selection of small plates. Music will start promptly at 7:30 pm. Food will be available for purchase throughout the evening, but is not included in the ticket price.

Whether you’re joining us for a glass of wine after work or settling in for a leisurely dinner, our after-hours café provides the perfect midweek escape with, of course, live jazz.

Simply walk in or book a table now to secure a spot – it’s free either way!

What you need to know:

Doors open at 7:00 pm for drinks and snacks.

The performance will feature two jazz sessions, starting at 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm respectively.

Food and wine will be available to purchase throughout the night.

ONE OF FIDELIO’S MOST POPULAR GIGS, ARGUABLY THE BEST WAY TO

SPEND A MONDAY EVENING IN LONDON!

Django Reinhardt was a groundbreaking and deeply influential jazz guitarist. Born in Belgium in 1910 and raised in France, Reinhardt was of Romani heritage and overcame a life-changing injury  that left two fingers of his left hand severely damaged. Despite this, he developed a unique style of playing that combined a distinctive and virtuosic technique with the expressive melodies of Romani music and the swing rhythms of jazz. Reinhardt co-founded the legendary Quintette du Hot Club de France with violinist Stéphane Grappelli, popularising the genre known as gypsy jazz. His contributions to jazz guitar and innovative improvisations continue to inspire musicians around the world to this day.

Join us as we celebrate Django’s iconic artistry with an evening of hot swing in the cafe’s downstairs bar. Our talented musicians draw inspiration from traditional Django, modern manouche, and even classical greats, creating a special homage to one of jazz’s true legends.

Lineup:

Ray Rafols – Violin
Cornelius Corkery – Guitar
Sol Grimshaw – Guitar
Toby Yapp – Bass

Not the most common chamber music ensemble to come across in the standard programmes, but what gorgeous music it is! For this evening, four amazing soloists join forces to bring to you two jewels from the Romantic repertoire that will send shivers down your spine. A curious anecdote: Wagner and his wife attended the premiere of Brahms’ quartet in Vienna, in 1875. It is speculated that Brahms wanted to utter musically the name of her lifelong friend and unspoken love, Clara (Schumann), with the opening tune of this piece.

Programme: 

Schumann, Piano Quartet Op. 47 in E-flat major 
Brahms, Piano Quartet op. 60 in C minor

Lineup:

Martin Lewis-Jackson – Violin
Jenny Lewisohn – Viola
Ariana Kashefi – Cello
Petr Limonov – Piano

 What you need to know:

Doors will open at 6:00 pm for drinks and snacks, with the performance beginning promptly at 6:30 pm. Food and wine will be available to purchase on the night.

“Hailed as the next Andrew Lloyd Webber, at just 26 years old Jack Pepper has been nicknamed the ‘King’s Composer.’” The Mirror

Composer, broadcaster, and writer Jack Pepper is living a remarkably varied musical life. At sixteen, he composed for the Royal Opera House. At seventeen, he was writing for Classic FM. He went on to help launch Scala Radio, publish a children’s book, compose for VE Day commemorations, tours across the UK with his own musicals, and collaborate with the King’s Foundation on a royal commission.

Jack joins our new partner David Skudlik at Fidelio Cafe for an evening of conversation and performance — moving between his own songs and tunes by George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter and more.

Expect anecdotes from Windsor Castle, Oxford (he lasted a week), and a military flypast that had to be timed to the bar.

What you need to know:

Doors will open at 6.00, with signature cocktails & food served throughout the evening.

What you need to know:

Please note that the price includes a welcome drink and canapés.

Featured as a rising star in BBC Music Magazine, Chinese pianist Siqian Li brings a rare blend of elegance, dynamism, and emotional depth to the stage. Praised for her “huge emotional range and effortless pianistic control” (Paul Lewis CBE) and “graceful and touching” approach (Emanuel Ax), she has performed at leading venues and festivals across Europe, America, and Asia, captivating audiences with her distinctive artistic voice.

This concert is a deeply personal piano recital drawn from her debut solo album Voyage among Fragments. Shaped by French elegance, the expressive depth of her Chinese heritage, and the free spirit of American culture, the programme journeys through memory, identity, and the fleeting moments that quietly shape an artistic life. Through a selection of works from the album, Siqian invites listeners into a poetic music world—bridging cultures, balancing boldness with intimacy, and reminding us that beauty often lives in the delicate moments between what was and what is.

The programme will feature selected works from the album, including Korsantia’s transcription of Ravel’s La valse, Weissenberg’s sparkling arrangements of Charles Trenet’s songs, Cziffra’s reimagining of Vecsey’s Valse triste, Chu’s re-envisioning of the iconic Chinese folk song Jasmine Flower, and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue for solo piano. Physical copies of Voyage among Fragments will be available for purchase after the concert, with the artist present to meet audiences and sign CDs.

What you need to know:

Doors open at 7:00 pm for drinks and snacks.

The performance will feature two jazz sessions, starting at 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm respectively.

Food and wine will be available to purchase throughout the night.

ONE OF FIDELIO’S MOST POPULAR GIGS, ARGUABLY THE BEST WAY TO

SPEND A MONDAY EVENING IN LONDON!

Django Reinhardt was a groundbreaking and deeply influential jazz guitarist. Born in Belgium in 1910 and raised in France, Reinhardt was of Romani heritage and overcame a life-changing injury  that left two fingers of his left hand severely damaged. Despite this, he developed a unique style of playing that combined a distinctive and virtuosic technique with the expressive melodies of Romani music and the swing rhythms of jazz. Reinhardt co-founded the legendary Quintette du Hot Club de France with violinist Stéphane Grappelli, popularising the genre known as gypsy jazz. His contributions to jazz guitar and innovative improvisations continue to inspire musicians around the world to this day.

Join us as we celebrate Django’s iconic artistry with an evening of hot swing in the cafe’s downstairs bar. Our talented musicians draw inspiration from traditional Django, modern manouche, and even classical greats, creating a special homage to one of jazz’s true legends.

Lineup:

Ray Rafols – Violin
Cornelius Corkery – Guitar
Sol Grimshaw – Guitar
Toby Yapp – Bass

What you need to know:

Doors open at 6:00 pm for drinks and snacks.

The performance begins promptly at 6:30 pm.

Food and wine will be available to purchase throughout the night.

This concert brings together two powerful string quartets that explore passion, identity, and expressive intensity across a century of musical history. Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 13 is a youthful yet deeply emotional work, inspired by Beethoven and infused with lyrical ardour and cyclical unity, its opening motto returning transformed across the movements. In striking contrast, George Walker’s String Quartet No. 1 speaks with a confident, modern voice, drawing on mid-20th-century idioms. Together, these works reveal the enduring expressive power of the string quartet as a medium for both charming introspection and contemporary urgency.

Programme:

Felix Mendelssohn, String Quartet No. 2 in A minor Op.13

I. Adagio–Allegro Vivace II. Adagio non lento III. Allegretto con moto–Allegro di molto IV. Presto – Adagio non lento

George Walker, String Quartet no.1

I. Allegro II. Molto Adagio “Lyric” III. Allegro con fuoco

Lineup:

Violins: Tiago Silva (1) Leon Human (2)

Viola: Sirma Baramova

Cello: William Lui

PERFECT RELATIONSHIPS: JANINE HICKL & ALEXANDER BRYSON

“Perfect Relationships” is a witty, intimate new show by Janine Hickl and Alexander Bryson, coming this February to the Fidelio Café.

The duo weave together classics from the American Song Book and broadway repertoire including Roger’s and Hart, George Gershwin, Steven Sondheim and new songs by Alexander Bryson, exploring love and relationships in all their spikey, imperfect glory.

What you need to know:

Doors will open at 7:00 pm for signature cocktails, wine and a selection of small plates. The evening will feature two jazz sessions, starting at 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm respectively. Food will be available for purchase throughout the evening, but is not included in the ticket price.

VACHE BAROQUE: THE FOOD OF LOVE

TICKETS FOR THIS CONCERT AVAILABLE AT THIS LINK

This February, join Vache Baroque at Fidelio Cafe for two intimate evenings of love-themed music inspired by Duke Orsino’s immortal words from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. After meeting at an Italian wedding feast in 1600, we’ll then pay homage to the master of melancholy John Dowland, summon gods and dancefloors through the music of Henry Purcell, indulge in a sorbet of folk music, then get très romantique with gallant music by Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Telemann, and autres. Expect heart-rending melodies, impassioned virtuosic flair, and tender moments of stillness. Texts and translations will be provided.

Lineup:

Mezzo soprano: Bethany Horak-Hallett
Violin: Sophia Prodanova
Recorder/flute: Thomas Pickering
Theorbo/guitar: Sergio Bucheli
Viola da gamba: Jacob Garside
Musical director/harpsichord: Jonathan Darbourne

What you need to know:

Doors open at 6.30pm for cocktails, wine and bistro-style small plates, available to enjoy before and during the performance in Fidelio Cafe’s signature relaxed atmosphere. Guests are invited to stay on for a full Valentine’s dinner, with the complete menu to be revealed closer to the date.

VACHE BAROQUE: THE FOOD OF LOVE

TICKETS FOR THIS CONCERT AVAILABLE AT THIS LINK

This February, join Vache Baroque at Fidelio Cafe for two intimate evenings of love-themed music inspired by Duke Orsino’s immortal words from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. After meeting at an Italian wedding feast in 1600, we’ll then pay homage to the master of melancholy John Dowland, summon gods and dancefloors through the music of Henry Purcell, indulge in a sorbet of folk music, then get très romantique with gallant music by Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Telemann, and autres. Expect heart-rending melodies, impassioned virtuosic flair, and tender moments of stillness. Texts and translations will be provided.

Lineup:

Mezzo soprano: Bethany Horak-Hallett
Violin: Sophia Prodanova
Recorder/flute: Thomas Pickering
Theorbo/guitar: Sergio Bucheli
Viola da gamba: Jacob Garside
Musical director/harpsichord: Jonathan Darbourne

What you need to know:

Doors open at 6.30pm for cocktails, wine and bistro-style small plates, available to enjoy before and during the performance in Fidelio Cafe’s signature relaxed atmosphere. Guests are invited to stay on for a full Valentine’s dinner, with the complete menu to be revealed closer to the date.

JONATHAN FERRUCCI PLAYS BACH

The English Suites are a baroque rave. One dance hit after the next, they offer us a window onto Bach’s joy – an unmistakable mixture of infectious rhythm, brave harmonies and impeccable counterpoint, that bring the canon of French baroque dance back to life. 

Jonathan Ferrucci is rapidly building a profile as one of the most interesting Bach interpreters out there, with seriousness, talent and dedication. Parallel to his musical career, Jonathan has cultivated a dedicated Ashtanga Yoga practice since his early twenties. He sees deep parallels between music and yoga: both demand focus, patience, and an openness to discovery; both aim to dissolve the barrier between the self and the act of creation. Jonathan integrates yoga into his artistic process not as a separate pursuit, but as a complementary practice that sustains and enriches his musical expression.

Programme: 

Bach, English Suites No. 3, 4 & 6 BWV 808, 809, 811

Performer:

Jonathan Ferrucci – Piano

What you need to know:

Doors will open at 6:00 pm for drinks and snacks, with the performance beginning promptly at 6:30 pm. Food and wine will be available to purchase on the night.

CITY MUSIC FOUNDATION PRESENTS…MZ DUO

The unusual and compelling instrumental pairing of saxophone and accordion has received impressive advocacy in recent years from the duo of Canadian saxophonist David Zucchi and Spanish accordionist Iñigo Mikeleiz-Berrade, whose repertoire ranges from reimagined classics to newly commissioned works and improvisation. Their debut album ContraDANCE gathers five works which draw in different ways on the rhythms, contexts
and sheer ebullience of popular dance forms. Scottish composer Aileen Sweeney evokes the northern lights in music which draws on the folk traditions of Norway and Shetland.
 The duo’s own transcriptions of suites by Granados, Ravel and Bartók bear witness
to the presence of folk styles and idioms stretching from the Mediterranean and Central Europe to North Africa in their respective composers’ musical imaginations, while Alex Paxton’s unforgettable Water Butt: lovers, snorkel transcends place and time in an unrelenting build-up of joy and bodily ecstasy.

Lineup:

David Zucchi – Saxophone
Iñigo Mikeleiz-Berrade – Accordion

What you need to know:

Doors will open at 6:00 pm for drinks and snacks, with the performance beginning promptly at 6:30 pm. Food and wine will be available to purchase on the night.

VOICE OF THE WHALE

A tribute to the powerful, impersonal forces of nature, George Crumb’s Vox Balaenae (Voice of the Whale) is an artful depiction of deep-sea whalesong. Inspired by recordings of humpback whales far beyond the twilight zone, Crumb paints a beautiful tapestry of the cosmic beauty of whales and the dehumanized deep sea, both disinterested in the world of humankind. This piece is preceded by Claude Debussy’s sentimental Piano Trio, arranged for flute, cello, and piano. Composed by an eighteen-year-old Debussy, the four-movement Piano Trio is a youthful and naïve early masterpiece.

Programme:

C. Debussy, Piano Trio in G Major (Arr. Flute, Cello, Piano)

I. Andantino con moto allegro II.  Scherzo: Moderato con allegro III. Andante espressivo IV.  Finale: Appassionato

G. Crumb, Vox Balaenae

I. Vocalise II. Five Geological Themed Variations: Archeozoic to Cenozoic  III. Sea-Nocturne

Lineup:

Rachel Watson – Flute
William Lui – Cello
David Palmer – Piano

What you need to know:

Doors will open at 6:00 pm for drinks and snacks, with the performance beginning promptly at 6:30 pm. Food and wine will be available to purchase on the night.