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St Mary Le Strand Church
Strand
The Strand
London
WC2R 1ES
England
Tickets
Prices: £30, £42, £48
Booking line: 0333 666 33 66
Book Tickets
Programme
Claude Debussy – Arabesque in E major, L.66 no.1
Claude Debussy – Suite Bergamasque: III, Clair de lune
Sergei Rachmaninov – Prelude in D Major, Op.23 no.4
Frédéric Chopin – Nocturne in E flat major, Op.9 no.2
Frédéric Chopin – Waltz in C sharp minor, Op.64 no.2
Ludovico Einaudi – I Giorni
Ludovico Einaudi – Primavera
Ludovico Einaudi – Le onde
Ludovico Einaudi – Una Mattina
Philip Glass – Mad Rush
Performers
David Richard – piano
Programme Note
Unwind with an enchanting evening of piano music in the serene, candlelit setting of St Mary le Strand—one of London’s most beautiful hidden gems. This calming recital offers a peaceful start to your weekend, bringing together music of reflection, tenderness, and quiet uplift from the Romantic era to the present day.
At the heart of the programme is the spellbinding music of Ludovico Einaudi, whose poetic minimalism has captivated listeners around the world. Pianist David Richard brings expressive sensitivity and international flair to a generous selection of Einaudi’s most beloved works, including I Giorni, Primavera, Le Onde, and Una Mattina—pieces celebrated for their luminous simplicity and emotional clarity.
These modern classics are beautifully complemented by earlier masterpieces: Debussy’s shimmering Arabesque No. 1 and the timeless Clair de Lune, Chopin’s poetic Nocturne in E-flat major and dramatic Waltz in C-sharp minor, and Rachmaninov’s radiant Prelude in D major. Together, they create a seamless musical journey through tranquillity, colour, and emotional resonance.
Whether you are a devoted classical listener or simply seeking a restorative and memorable evening out, this candlelit concert promises an atmosphere of stillness, beauty, and musical elegance.
