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Beethoven Piano Concertos by Candlelight
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional concert in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary le Strand. The outstanding musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta, along with renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, will perform Beethoven's exquisite third piano concerto and Mozart's ever-popular Eine Kliene Nachtmusi. This is guaranteed to be a musical evening to remember! There are also plenty of bars and restaurants nearby to complete your evening.
Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
Programme
Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 3
Mozart - Eine kleine Nachtmusik
In 2016 Warren Mailley-Smith became the first British pianist to perform Chopin's complete works for solo piano from memory in a series of 11 recitals at St John's Smith Square. Hailed by the critics as an epic achievement, Mailley-Smith will repeat the series at several venues in 2022.
He has given acclaimed solo recitals at The Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall and has performed for the British Royal Family on numerous occasions. He is one of the busiest concert pianists of his generation and gave over 100 performances in 2023.
Since its formation in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta have become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving over 200 performances a year in some of the country’s most beautiful and prestigious venues. The ensemble comprises some of the most prodigious musical talent and performs exclusively with leading virtuoso soloists. The group performs under the artistic direction of its founder, concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith and focuses on the virtuoso concerto repertoire of the baroque, classical and early romantic periods.
Here is a video of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta performing with Warren Mailley-Smith
youtu.be/5RUlxbk27ls?feature=shared
Fri 21 Jun 2024, 06:00PM - 07:00PM
£25, £35, £45
St Mary Le Strand London WC2R 1ES
Fri 21 June