Westminster Abbey hosts French horn concert on 21 October
Published on 10/18/2026 at 07:40 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Westminster Abbey hosts The charm of the French horn at St Margaret's Church in London on 21 October 2026. Isabella Ward Ackland and Kaishun Ypsilantis will perform a programme linking the French horn with piano.
French horn concert links Westminster Abbey with young musicians
The lunchtime concert begins at 1pm and is scheduled to run until 2pm. The programme includes Beethoven's Sonata for Horn and Piano in F major, Poulenc's Élégie and Jane Vignery's Sonata for Horn and Piano in F major, as listed in the concert programme.
Ackland performs on French horn, while Ypsilantis is the collaborative pianist. The event page describes Ypsilantis as a recent graduate of the Royal College of Music, and the concert continues Westminster Abbey's partnership with that institution.
The Royal College of Music also lists the performance for 21 October 2026 at St Margaret's Church in London. Its event listing identifies the concert as part of its chamber and recital programme.
St Margaret's Church places a concert beside Abbey history
St Margaret's Church stands within the Westminster Abbey complex and has a long relationship with the Abbey. The church was built for local worship while the Benedictine monks maintained their own daily religious routine.
The Abbey's history reaches back to the foundation of a Benedictine community in 960. The present church was begun by Henry III in 1245, and the building has served as the coronation church since 1066.
That setting gives the 21 October concert a specific connection to a working religious site rather than a standalone concert venue. The programme's focus on young musicians also reflects the Abbey's continuing support for music and worship in its historic buildings.
Visiting Westminster Abbey: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The charm of the French horn takes place on 21 October 2026 from 1pm to 2pm at St Margaret's Church.
- The concert does not include entry to Westminster Abbey. St Margaret's Church is not open for visiting during the concert.
- Entry to St Margaret's Church is via the Great West Door of Westminster Abbey in London.
- Photography, filming and sound recording are not permitted at Abbey concerts.
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Frequently asked questions about Westminster Abbey
When does The charm of the French horn take place at Westminster Abbey?
The concert takes place on 21 October 2026 from 1pm to 2pm at St Margaret's Church.
What will be performed at Westminster Abbey on 21 October 2026?
Isabella Ward Ackland and Kaishun Ypsilantis will perform works by Beethoven, Poulenc and Jane Vignery.
Where is Westminster Abbey and how do you get there?
Westminster Abbey is in London, and concert entry to St Margaret's Church is via the Great West Door.
