Details
St James's Church
197 Piccadilly
Piccadilly
London
W1J 9LL
England
Programme
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.14 'Moonlight', Op.27 no.2
Franz Schubert – Impromptu in G flat major, D.899 no.3
Franz Schubert – Impromptu in E flat major, D.899 no.2
Edvard Grieg – Wedding Day at Troldhaugen
Franz Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody no.2, S.244/2
Claude Debussy – Suite Bergamasque: III, Clair de lune
Frédéric Chopin – Scherzo no.1 in B minor, Op.20
Frédéric Chopin – Etude in C minor 'The Revolutionary', Op.10 no.12
Frédéric Chopin – Polonaise in A major 'Military', Op.40 no.1
Sergei Rachmaninov – Prelude in C sharp minor, Op.3 no.2
George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue (arr. Farrington)
Performers
Warren Mailley-Smith – piano
Programme Note
This evening the walls of St James’ Piccadilly will resound to the music of Gershwin, Chopin, Beethoven and Liszt played by virtuoso British concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, under the warm flicker of candlelight.
Described as 'Stunning' by Classic FM and 'Tall and Talented, Warren Mailley-Smith is the embodiment of the modern romantic concert pianist ’ by Musical Opinion, this outstanding pianist is a favourite at St Martin's with audiences and staff alike. Warren Mailley-Smith has performed for the British Royal Family on many occasions, has played with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and given acclaimed solo recitals at the Carnegie and Wigmore halls.
This evening's concert promises to take the listener on a spell-binding journey of moods and emotions. Audiences will be treated to a programme full of poetry and virtuosic display, from Beethoven’s haunting Moonlight Sonata, to Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody no 2 in addition to a number of celebrated works by Chopin. The evening concludes with Gershwin's ever popular Rhapsody in Blue, with its powerful melodies, driving rhythms and glittering piano writing in this compelling kaleidoscope of jazz and classical influences.
Located on central Piccadilly, this beautiful, Christopher Wren-designed landmark is conveniently situated in the heart of London’s West End, offering warm, peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of the capital’s summer evening. So why not treat yourself and join us for an evening of uplifting music at St James’ performed by this spectacular British pianist?