- This event has passed.
Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of music and elegance, as renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith performs a breathtaking programme of Chopin’s piano masterpieces in the candlelit splendour of St Mary Le Strand on the church’s brand new Steinway model B grand piano. Located in the heart of London, St Mary Le Strand is a hidden architectural gem.
Frédéric Chopin is celebrated as one of the greatest piano composers in history—a poet of the piano whose works are rich in emotion, nuance, and technical brilliance. His music, full of passion and elegance, continues to enchant listeners around the world.
Begin your evening with a complimentary champagne reception served from 7:40pm, before the performance begins at 8:00pm. Surrounded by some of London’s finest bars and restaurants, this is the perfect way to start your weekend in style
Featuring
Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
Programme (All Chopin)
Impromptu no. 1
Raindrop Prelude
Nocturne in B flat minor
Souvenir de Paganini
Minute Waltz
Ballade no. 1
Ballade No. 2
Ballade no. 3
Ballade no. 4
Warren Mailley-Smith is one of the UK’s most accomplished and in-demand concert pianists, performing over 150 times each year. In 2016, he became the first British pianist to perform the complete solo piano works of Chopin from memory in a landmark series of 11 recitals at St John’s Smith Square, an achievement hailed by critics as “epic.”
Email info@citymusicpromotions.co.uk