Lunchtime Concert: Austral Harmony with Jane Downer

Renowned Baroque oboist Jane Downer and the acclaimed ensemble Austral Harmony return to St James with Paul’s Steeple, a programme evoking the vibrant musical life of 18th-century London.

Jane, an Oxford-based artist, performs regularly with leading European orchestras and ensembles, including the Academy of Ancient Music, English Baroque Soloists, and Oslo Barokkorkester.

She is highly regarded for her exceptional skill and deep knowledge of Bach, and has appeared at major festivals such as Innsbruck Early Music Festival and Valletta Baroque Festival.

Expect historically informed performance, exquisite ornamentation, and the warm resonance of period instruments in the intimate setting of St James, true celebration of Baroque artistry.