Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight at St Mary Le Strand Church, London on Friday 18th October 2024

Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight

Add to my Calendar 18-10-2024 20:00 18-10-2024 22:00 36 Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight Enjoy an outstanding musical evening with a breathtaking programme of Chopin's piano masterpieces in the stunning candlelit setting of St Mary Le Strand in the heart of London.  Featuring leading UK concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, this will be a musical experience to remember! Also included will be a complimentary champagne reception from 30mins before the 8pm start. There are also plenty of bars and restaurants nearby to complete your night.About our pianistWarren 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 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 200 performances last year. 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. St Mary Le Strand Church, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Mary Le Strand Church
Strand
The Strand
London
WC2R 1ES
England

Friday 18th October 2024
8:00 PM

Tickets

Prices: £20, £30, £40
Booking line: 03336663366
Book Tickets

Programme

Frédéric Chopin – Ballade no.1 in G minor, Op.23
Frédéric Chopin – Berceuse, Op.57
Frédéric Chopin – Prelude in D flat 'Raindrop', Op.28 no.15
Frédéric Chopin – Nocturne in B flat minor, Op.9 no.1
Frédéric Chopin – Scherzo no.2 in B flat minor, Op.31
Frédéric Chopin – Polonaise in A major 'Military', Op.40 no.1
Frédéric Chopin – Waltz in E minor, B.56
Frédéric Chopin – Waltz in E-flat major, B.133

Performers

Warren Mailley-Smith – piano

Programme Note

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening with a breathtaking programme of Chopin's piano masterpieces in the stunning candlelit setting of St Mary Le Strand in the heart of London. Featuring leading UK concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, this will be a musical experience to remember!

Also included will be a complimentary champagne reception from 30mins before the 8pm start. There are also plenty of bars and restaurants nearby to complete your night.

About our pianist
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 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 200 performances last year. 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.

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