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Lark Ascending and Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight
The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vaughan Williams' masterpiece, The Lark Ascending, and Rachmaninov's much-loved Second Piano Concerto with renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith and violin soloist Martyn Jackson. Set in the beautiful candlelit St James Church Piccadilly, it's a hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style!
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Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
Martyn Jackson (violin)
Programme
Mozart - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Barber - Adagio for Strings
Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending
INTERVAL
Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No. 2
Since its formation in 2017, The Piccadilly Sinfonietta has 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's a short video of the PIccadilly Sinfonietta
youtu.be/Ve_3WaHYpxI
7:30pm-9:20pm
£22, £28, £38, £45
St James Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL
Sat 24 May 2025