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Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight

Add to my Calendar 20-07-2019 19:30 20-07-2019 21:30 36 Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight 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? St James's Church, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St James's Church
197 Piccadilly
Piccadilly

London
W1J 9LL
England


Programme

Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Sonata no.14 'Moonlight', Op.27 no.2
Franz SchubertImpromptu in G flat major, D.899 no.3
Franz SchubertImpromptu in E flat major, D.899 no.2
Edvard GriegWedding Day at Troldhaugen
Franz LisztHungarian Rhapsody no.2, S.244/2
Claude DebussySuite Bergamasque: III, Clair de lune
Frédéric ChopinScherzo no.1 in B minor, Op.20
Frédéric ChopinEtude in C minor 'The Revolutionary', Op.10 no.12
Frédéric ChopinPolonaise in A major 'Military', Op.40 no.1
Sergei RachmaninovPrelude in C sharp minor, Op.3 no.2
George GershwinRhapsody 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?

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