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St Mary Le Strand Church
Strand
The Strand
London
WC2R 1ES
England
Tickets
Prices: £10, £20, £30
Booking line: 0333 666 4466
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Programme
Francis Poulenc – Sonata for Piano Four Hands, FP 8
Camille Saint-Saens – Carnival of the Animals (arr. piano four hands)
Performers
Daniel Grimwood – piano
Warren Mailley-Smith – piano
Programme Note
Step into the spellbinding beauty of St Mary Le Strand, a hidden gem in the heart of London offering the perfect candlelit setting for an evening of exceptional music-making.
Join acclaimed pianists Warren Mailley-Smith and Daniel Grimwood for a captivating concert of piano duets performed on the church’s stunning Steinway Model B grand piano. This uplifting programme showcases the colour, charm, and wit of two beloved French composers: Francis Poulenc and Camille Saint-Saëns.
From Poulenc’s elegant and expressive Sonata for Four Hands to the irresistible humour and sparkling virtuosity of Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals (in a brilliant arrangement for piano four hands), this concert is a joyful celebration of pianistic artistry and musical imagination. Expect dazzling technique, playful character pieces, and lyrical beauty—all brought to life in an atmospheric, candlelit setting.
Whether you're a seasoned classical fan or discovering this repertoire for the first time, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of music and inspiration.
