New Year's Eve Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
London, St James's Church — Main Hall
About the Event
This New Year’s Eve, escape the ordinary and step into the enchanting setting of St James’s Church, Piccadilly, for an unforgettable musical experience. Illuminated by candlelight, this historic London landmark offers the perfect blend of grandeur and intimacy—an ideal setting to reflect, celebrate, and welcome the year ahead.
Enjoy a sublime performance of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, one of the most beloved and evocative works in classical music, alongside an exceptional programme of timeless romantic and classical piano favourites performed by renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith
Whether as the centrepiece of your evening or a graceful prelude to midnight festivities, this concert is a perfect addition to your New Year’s Eve plans—right in the heart of London.
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.” He is set to repeat the acclaimed series in venues across the UK in the coming seasons.
Program
- George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
- Claude Debussy – Clair de lune
- Ludwig van Beethoven – Moonlight Sonata
- Frederic Chopin – Raindrop Prelude
- Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff – Prelude in G minor
- Franz Liszt – Liebestraume
- Edvard Grieg – Wedding Day at Troldhagen
- Frederic Chopin – Fantasy Impromptu
Artists
| Piano: | Warren Mailley Smith |
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Address
St James's Church, 197 Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom — Google Maps
