Virtuoso Piano by Candlelight - feat. Flight of the Bumblebee at St Mary Le Strand Church, London on Thursday 27th June 2024

Virtuoso Piano by Candlelight - feat. Flight of the Bumblebee

Add to my Calendar 27-06-2024 18:00 27-06-2024 20:00 36 Virtuoso Piano by Candlelight - feat. Flight of the Bumblebee Enjoy an outstanding musical evening with a breathtaking programme of virtuoso piano performed by renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith.  Featuring Rimsky-Korsakov's masterpiece The Flight of the Bumble-Bee and other works by the great piano composers, this will be a musical experience to remember!  Prepare to be spellbound by an evening of unparalleled virtuoso piano in the breathtaking candlelit ambiance of St Mary le Strand, London. Step into a world of enchantment as the flickering candlelight sets the stage for an unforgettable musical journey. Experience the thrill of witnessing impossible feats of technical skill at the piano.  Feel the electricity in the air as you are taken on a rollercoaster ride by this exhilarating performance!Book your tickets now and be swept away by the sheer magic of this unforgettable evening of musical brilliance and passion!FeaturingWarren Mailley-Smith (piano)ProgrammeRimsky Korsakov, arr Rachmaninov - Flight of the bumblebeeA Selection from Chopin Etudes (Op.10 and Op.25)Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody no 2Brahms - Rhapsody no 2 in G minRachmaninov - Prelude in G minorBeethoven - Appassionata SonataWarren 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 200 performances in 2023.  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.  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

Thursday 27th June 2024
6:00 PM

Tickets

Prices: £30, £20
Booking line: 03336663366
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Programme

Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov – Flight of the Bumblebee (arr. Rachmaninov)
Ludwig van Beethoven – Appassionata Sonata
Frédéric Chopin – 12 Etudes, Op.10
Frédéric Chopin – 12 Études, Op.25
Franz Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody no.2, S.244/2
Johannes Brahms – Rhapsody in G minor, Op.79 no.2
Sergei Rachmaninov – Prelude in G minor, Op.23 no.5

Performers

Warren Mailley-Smith – piano

Programme Note

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening with a breathtaking programme of virtuoso piano performed by renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith. Featuring Rimsky-Korsakov's masterpiece The Flight of the Bumble-Bee and other works by the great piano composers, this will be a musical experience to remember!

Prepare to be spellbound by an evening of unparalleled virtuoso piano in the breathtaking candlelit ambiance of St Mary le Strand, London. Step into a world of enchantment as the flickering candlelight sets the stage for an unforgettable musical journey. Experience the thrill of witnessing impossible feats of technical skill at the piano. Feel the electricity in the air as you are taken on a rollercoaster ride by this exhilarating performance!

Book your tickets now and be swept away by the sheer magic of this unforgettable evening of musical brilliance and passion!

Featuring
Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)

Programme
Rimsky Korsakov, arr Rachmaninov - Flight of the bumblebee
A Selection from Chopin Etudes (Op.10 and Op.25)
Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody no 2
Brahms - Rhapsody no 2 in G min
Rachmaninov - Prelude in G minor
Beethoven - Appassionata Sonata

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 200 performances in 2023. 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. 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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