Valentines Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 2 by Candlelight at St James's Church, London on Friday 13th February 2026

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Valentines Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 2 by Candlelight

Add to my Calendar 13-02-2026 19:30 13-02-2026 21:30 36 Valentines Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 2 by Candlelight Step into the serene glow of candlelight on Valentine’s weekend and immerse yourself in a spellbinding evening of classical music at St James Piccadilly, an architectural gem nestled in the heart of London.Celebrate love and romance with a captivating programme performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta, featuring renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith. This specially curated Valentine's concert offers a rich tapestry of emotion, from the heroic grandeur of Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto to the lyrical tenderness of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and the radiant beauty of Grieg’s Morning from Peer Gynt.With over 200 performances annually, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta—featuring some of the UK’s most gifted virtuosi—has become a cherished presence on the British classical music scene. Under the artistic direction of Warren Mailley-Smith, the ensemble is celebrated for its passionate interpretations of the baroque, classical, and early romantic repertoire."Stunning" – Classic FMJoin us for a romantic evening of elegance, emotion, and timeless beauty—illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and perfect for Valentine’s. St James's Church, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St James's Church
197 Piccadilly
Piccadilly
London
W1J 9LL
England

Friday 13th February 2026
7:30 PM

Programme

Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Concerto no.5 in E flat major 'Emperor', Op.73
Edvard Grieg – Peer Gynt: Morning Mood
~ Interval ~
Sergei Rachmaninov – Piano Concerto no.2, Op.18

Performers

Warren Mailley-Smith – piano

Piccadilly Sinfonietta

Programme Note

Step into the serene glow of candlelight on Valentine’s weekend and immerse yourself in a spellbinding evening of classical music at St James Piccadilly, an architectural gem nestled in the heart of London.

Celebrate love and romance with a captivating programme performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta, featuring renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith. This specially curated Valentine's concert offers a rich tapestry of emotion, from the heroic grandeur of Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto to the lyrical tenderness of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and the radiant beauty of Grieg’s Morning from Peer Gynt.

With over 200 performances annually, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta—featuring some of the UK’s most gifted virtuosi—has become a cherished presence on the British classical music scene. Under the artistic direction of Warren Mailley-Smith, the ensemble is celebrated for its passionate interpretations of the baroque, classical, and early romantic repertoire.

"Stunning" – Classic FM

Join us for a romantic evening of elegance, emotion, and timeless beauty—illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and perfect for Valentine’s.

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