Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas by Candlelight

Add to my Calendar 19-11-2026 20:00 19-11-2026 22:00 36 Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas by Candlelight Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set within the beautiful surroundings of St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden.  Performed by acclaimed concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, this captivating performance promises an evening of brilliance, colour, and festive atmosphere in one of London’s most iconic and atmospheric churches. This special festive recital  features a sparkling programme of much-loved classical masterpieces, including Mozart’s lively Turkish Rondo, Beethoven’s powerful Pathetique Sonata, and the atmospheric elegance of Satie’s Gymnopédie. The programme also includes Liszt’s passionate transcription of Schumann’s Widmung, Debussy’s delicate Arabesque, and Gershwin’s vibrant Three Preludes, culminating in the exhilarating energy of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. “Stunning” – Classic FM Join us for a heartwarming musical celebration that perfectly captures the joy and wonder of the Christmas season. Note - VIP tickets (2 available per concert) - Includes a glass of Prosecco, front-row seating, a signed CD, fast-track queue access, and an exclusive 5-minute chat before the concert or during the interval. St Paul's Church (Actors' Church), London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Paul's Church (Actors' Church)
Bedford Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2E 9ED
England

Tickets

Prices: £20, £35, £45, £50
Booking line: 0333 666 33 66
Book Tickets

Programme

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartTurkish March (Rondo alla Turca)
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Sonata no.8 in C minor 'Pathétique', Op.13
Erik SatieGymnopedie no.1
Franz LisztLiebeslied 'Widmung', S.566 (tr. for piano)
Robert SchumannWidmung (arr. Liszt)
Claude DebussyArabesque in E major, L.66 no.1
George GershwinThree Preludes
George GershwinRhapsody in Blue

Performers

Warren Mailley-Smith – piano

Programme Note

Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set within the beautiful surroundings of St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden.  Performed by acclaimed concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, this captivating performance promises an evening of brilliance, colour, and festive atmosphere in one of London’s most iconic and atmospheric churches.

This special festive recital  features a sparkling programme of much-loved classical masterpieces, including Mozart’s lively Turkish Rondo, Beethoven’s powerful Pathetique Sonata, and the atmospheric elegance of Satie’s Gymnopédie. The programme also includes Liszt’s passionate transcription of Schumann’s Widmung, Debussy’s delicate Arabesque, and Gershwin’s vibrant Three Preludes, culminating in the exhilarating energy of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

Stunning” – Classic FM

Join us for a heartwarming musical celebration that perfectly captures the joy and wonder of the Christmas season.

Note - VIP tickets (2 available per concert) - Includes a glass of Prosecco, front-row seating, a signed CD, fast-track queue access, and an exclusive 5-minute chat before the concert or during the interval.

Warren Mailley-Smith – piano

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