Details
St Mary Le Strand Church
Strand
The Strand
London
WC2R 1ES
England
Programme
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.8 in C minor 'Pathétique', Op.13
Frédéric Chopin – Waltz in C sharp minor, Op.64 no.2
Franz Liszt – Liebesträume, S.541
Franz Schubert – Impromptu in G flat major, D.899 no.3
Erik Satie – Gymnopedie No.1
Claude Debussy – Suite Bergamasque: III, Clair de lune
George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue for piano solo
Performers
Warren Mailley-Smith – piano
Programme Note
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary le Strand. Renowned British concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, will perform an outstanding selection of classical and romantic piano works, including Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue in what is guaranteed to be a musical evening to remember! There are also plenty of bars and restaurants nearby to complete your evening.
Warren Mailley-Smith has developed a large following across the UK, with audiences warming to his outstanding pianism, effortless technique and charismatic charm. He made waves in the music world in 2015 through his extraordinary achievement of performing the complete solo works of Chopin. His career has taken him all over the world, with solo performances in Australia, Europe and most recently solo tours in China and the USA. He has given acclaimed solo recitals at The Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall and has performed for the British Royal Family on numerous occasions. One of the busiest concert pianists of his generation and gave over 100 solo performances in 2022. He has 30 piano concertos in his repertoire, having made his concerto debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Warren’s growing discography has made an impact on critics, broadcasters and the public alike. His recordings have been featured by Classic FM as CD of the Week and his recordings are featured regularly on Classic FM and the BBC. He is currently recording the complete works of Chopin over a 4-year period for a 12-disc set for Sleeveless Records. Warren studied with some of the world’s leading pedagogues, including Peter Feuchtwanger, Ronald Smith and John Barstow at The Royal College Of Music.