Edna Stern live in London

Experience Edna Stern live on October 1st

Edna Stern, a French-American pianist known for her intensely focused and technically demanding performances of contemporary classical music, will perform at Annunciation in London on October 1st, 2026. Stern’s repertoire frequently includes works by composers such as György Ligeti, Olivier Messiaen, and Béla Bartók, often characterized by complex rhythms, harmonic explorations, and a significant emphasis on the physicality of piano playing. She is also recognized for her interpretations of lesser-known 20th and 21st-century composers.

Annunciation is a historic church building located in the Clerkenwell area of London. Originally built as a Roman Catholic chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Annunciation in 1878-79 by architect George Goldie, it served the Polish community for many years. The church is notable for its High Victorian Gothic Revival architecture and richly decorated interior featuring stained glass windows and intricate plasterwork. Following a period of disuse and potential redevelopment threats, it was carefully restored and now functions as a multi-arts venue hosting concerts, exhibitions and performances while retaining its religious character.