Details
St Mary Le Strand Church
Strand
The Strand
London
WC2R 1ES
England
Programme
Johann Sebastian Bach – Concerto in D major for keyboard, BWV 972
Johann Sebastian Bach – Keyboard concerto no.1 in D minor, BWV 1052
Johann Sebastian Bach – Keyboard concerto no.4 in A major, BWV 1055
Performers
Warren Mailley-Smith – piano
Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Programme Note
The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and renowned pianist Warren Mailley-Smith perform a selection of Bach's magnificent piano concertos by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Mary Le Strand, London. A hugely appealing evening designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style!
Note - there are two performances available: 6pm and 8pm
Since its formation in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta have become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving up to 100 performances a year in some of the country’s most beautiful and prestigious venues. The ensemble comprises some of the most prodigious musical talent and performs exclusively with leading virtuoso soloists. The group performs under the artistic direction of its founder, concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith and focuses on the virtuoso concerto repertoire of the baroque, classical and early romantic periods.
In 2016 Warren Mailley-Smith became the first British pianist to perform Chopin's complete works for solo piano from memory in a series of 11 recitals at St John's Smith Square. Hailed by the critics as an "epic achievement", Mailley-Smith will repeat the series at several venues in 2022.
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 2021.
Here's a short video of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta performing with Warren Mailley-Smith:
https://youtu.be/5RUlxbk27ls