Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas at St Mary Le Strand Church, London on Tuesday 30th December 2025

Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas

Add to my Calendar 30-12-2025 20:00 30-12-2025 22:00 36 Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas Celebrate the festive season with an enchanting evening of music, warmth, and elegance, as internationally acclaimed pianist Maiko Mori performs a heartwarming programme in the candlelit beauty of St Mary Le Strand, this hidden gem in the heart of London offers the perfect setting for a truly magical Christmas concert.Performing on the church’s brand new Steinway Model B grand piano, Maiko Mori brings together classical brilliance and winter charm with a captivating mix of masterpieces. From the emotional depth of Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata to the nostalgic Nordic landscapes of Grieg’s Lyric Pieces, and the jazzy sparkle of Gershwin’s Three Preludes and iconic Rhapsody in Blue, this festive recital offers comfort, joy, and virtuosity in equal measure.Whether you're escaping the holiday bustle or sharing a special night out, this uplifting programme promises a celebration of music and the season’s spirit in one of London’s most atmospheric churches.About Maiko MoriSince winning first prize at the Birmingham International Piano Competition in 2002, Maiko Mori has continued to build an international career as one of the outstanding soloists and chamber musicians of her generation. Maiko has enjoyed acclaim at prestigious venues in the UK, Europe and Japan such as Radio France, BBC Radio 3, Cheltenham Festival, the Purcell Room in London, West Road Concert Hall in Cambridge, Kolarac in Belgrade, Serbia and Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Japan, to mention but a few. She made her concerto debut in the UK with the RCM Symphony Orchestra conducted by Vasily Petrenko in 2006. Since then, she has performed with various orchestras internationally. The most recent concerto performance includes Piano Concerto No.3 by Rachmaninoff (Kyoto Concert Hall, Japan) under Tetsuro Ban, and Piano Concerto No.2 by Brahms (St Cyprian's, London, UK), under Levon Parikian. St Mary Le Strand Church, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

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

Tuesday 30th December 2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

Prices: £30, £42, £48
Booking line: 0333 666 4466
Book Tickets

Programme

George Gershwin – Three Preludes
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.8 in C minor 'Pathétique', Op.13
Edvard Grieg – Homesickness, Op. 57 No. 6
Edvard Grieg – Homeward, Op. 62 No. 6
Edvard Grieg – Wedding Day at Troldhaugen
George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue for piano solo

Performers

Maiko Mori – piano

Programme Note

Celebrate the festive season with an enchanting evening of music, warmth, and elegance, as internationally acclaimed pianist Maiko Mori performs a heartwarming programme in the candlelit beauty of St Mary Le Strand, this hidden gem in the heart of London offers the perfect setting for a truly magical Christmas concert.

Performing on the church’s brand new Steinway Model B grand piano, Maiko Mori brings together classical brilliance and winter charm with a captivating mix of masterpieces. From the emotional depth of Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata to the nostalgic Nordic landscapes of Grieg’s Lyric Pieces, and the jazzy sparkle of Gershwin’s Three Preludes and iconic Rhapsody in Blue, this festive recital offers comfort, joy, and virtuosity in equal measure.

Whether you're escaping the holiday bustle or sharing a special night out, this uplifting programme promises a celebration of music and the season’s spirit in one of London’s most atmospheric churches.

About Maiko Mori
Since winning first prize at the Birmingham International Piano Competition in 2002, Maiko Mori has continued to build an international career as one of the outstanding soloists and chamber musicians of her generation. Maiko has enjoyed acclaim at prestigious venues in the UK, Europe and Japan such as Radio France, BBC Radio 3, Cheltenham Festival, the Purcell Room in London, West Road Concert Hall in Cambridge, Kolarac in Belgrade, Serbia and Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Japan, to mention but a few. She made her concerto debut in the UK with the RCM Symphony Orchestra conducted by Vasily Petrenko in 2006. Since then, she has performed with various orchestras internationally. The most recent concerto performance includes Piano Concerto No.3 by Rachmaninoff (Kyoto Concert Hall, Japan) under Tetsuro Ban, and Piano Concerto No.2 by Brahms (St Cyprian's, London, UK), under Levon Parikian.

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