A Night at The Opera by Candlelight (feat. Nessun Dorma) at St James's Church, London on Tuesday 30th December 2025

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A Night at The Opera by Candlelight (feat. Nessun Dorma)

Add to my Calendar 30-12-2025 18:00 30-12-2025 20:00 36 A Night at The Opera by Candlelight (feat. Nessun Dorma) Celebrate the magic of the festive season with an enchanting evening of passion, drama, and timeless music. Join the exceptional Piccadilly Sinfonietta and some of the UK’s finest operatic voices for a sparkling Christmas concert featuring a glittering selection of the greatest opera arias ever composed—performed in the atmospheric, candlelit setting of St James Church Piccadilly.This special seasonal concert brings together the warmth of Mozart, the intensity of Puccini and Verdi, and the allure of Bizet and Donizetti in a programme designed to stir the soul and lift the spirit—perfect for a winter’s evening. Let the festive lights of London and the historic charm of this Baroque gem surround you with beauty, music, and celebration.Nestled in the heart of the city and close to some of London’s finest restaurants and bars, St Mary le Strand is a hidden architectural treasure—a perfect setting for a festive night out. Since its founding in 2017, The Piccadilly Sinfonietta has delighted audiences across the UK, performing over 200 concerts annually in many of the nation’s finest venues. Known for its dazzling soloists and expressive performances, the ensemble brings classical music to life with festive flair and finesse. St James's Church, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

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

Tuesday 30th December 2025
6:00 PM

Programme

Giuseppe Verdi – La Traviata: 'Libiamo ne'lieti calici'
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Le Nozze di Figaro: 'Voi che sapete'
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Le Nozze di Figaro: 'Non piu andrai'
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Cosi fan Tutte: 'Un Aura amorosa'
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Don Giovanni: duet 'La ci darem la mano'
Gaetano Donizetti – L'Elisir d'Amore: 'Una furtiva lagrima'
Georges Bizet – Carmen: Habanera
Georges Bizet – Les Pêcheurs de perles : duet 'Au fond du temple saint'
Giacomo Puccini – Madama Butterfly: 'Un bel di vedremo'
Giacomo Puccini – Turandot: 'Nessun dorma'
Georges Bizet – Carmen: March of the Toreadors

Performers

Susan Parkes – soprano

Piccadilly Sinfonietta

Programme Note

Celebrate the magic of the festive season with an enchanting evening of passion, drama, and timeless music. Join the exceptional Piccadilly Sinfonietta and some of the UK’s finest operatic voices for a sparkling Christmas concert featuring a glittering selection of the greatest opera arias ever composed—performed in the atmospheric, candlelit setting of St James Church Piccadilly.

This special seasonal concert brings together the warmth of Mozart, the intensity of Puccini and Verdi, and the allure of Bizet and Donizetti in a programme designed to stir the soul and lift the spirit—perfect for a winter’s evening. Let the festive lights of London and the historic charm of this Baroque gem surround you with beauty, music, and celebration.

Nestled in the heart of the city and close to some of London’s finest restaurants and bars, St Mary le Strand is a hidden architectural treasure—a perfect setting for a festive night out.

Since its founding in 2017, The Piccadilly Sinfonietta has delighted audiences across the UK, performing over 200 concerts annually in many of the nation’s finest venues. Known for its dazzling soloists and expressive performances, the ensemble brings classical music to life with festive flair and finesse.

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