Composer spotlight: Debussy by Candlelight
London, St Mary Le Strand Church
About the Event
Experience an exceptional piano recital featuring the renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith. This captivating program includes selections from Claude Debussy's remarkable piano repertoire and is set in the enchanting, candlelit ambiance of St Mary Le Strand. With an array of nearby restaurants and bars, it's the perfect setting to complete your evening.
Warren Mailley‐Smith has garnered a devoted fan base throughout the UK, attracting audiences with his brilliant pianism, seamless technique, and charismatic presence. He gained recognition in the music world in 2015 with his remarkable feat of performing all of Chopin's solo works from memory. His illustrious career has led him to perform solo across Australia, Europe, and on tours in China and the USA. Having given celebrated solo recitals at renowned venues like The Wigmore Hall and Carnegie Hall, he has also played for the British Royal Family on numerous occasions. As one of the most in‐demand concert pianists of his era, he delivered over 200 performances last year and boasts a repertoire of 30 piano concertos, having debuted with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Program
- Claude Debussy – Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque, L.75)
- Claude Debussy – Arabesque No. 1 in E major, L.66/1
- Claude Debussy – La cathédrale engloutie (from Préludes, Book I, No. 10, L.117/10)
- Claude Debussy – La fille aux cheveux de lin (from Préludes, Book I, No. 8, L.117/8)
- Claude Debussy – Les collines d’Anacapri (from Préludes, Book I, No. 5, L.117/5)
- Claude Debussy – Estampes, L.100
Artists
| Piano: | Warren Mailley Smith |
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Address
St Mary Le Strand Church, Strand, London, United Kingdom — Google Maps
