New Years Piccadilly Family Concert
London, St James's Church — Main Hall
About the Event
Enjoy an uplifting and family‐friendly evening of exceptional music performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta. Set in the stunning candlelit surroundings of St James’s Church, Piccadilly, this atmospheric concert features a sparkling selection of much‐loved classics by Saint‐Saëns, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and more.
Perfectly timed to brighten the start of the year, this joyful programme promises charm, virtuosity, and warmth for audiences of all ages. Surrounded by a wealth of nearby restaurants and bars, it's the ideal way to enjoy a stylish evening out in central London.
“Stunning” – Classic FM
About the Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Formed in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta has quickly become a prominent fixture on the UK concert scene, performing up to 100 concerts annually in many of the country’s most prestigious venues. Comprising some of the UK’s finest classical musicians, the ensemble performs under the artistic direction of its founder, concert pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith, with a focus on the virtuoso repertoire of the Baroque, Classical, and early Romantic periods.
Program
- Camille Saint‐Saëns – The Swan
- Vittorio Monti – Czardas
- Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky‐Korsakov – Flight of the bumblebee arr Rachmaninov
- Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Dance of the sugar plum fairy
- Jules Massenet – Meditation
- Johannes Brahms – Hungarian Dance no. 5
- Traditional – Christmas Medley
Artists
| Piano: | Warren Mailley‐Smith The British concert pianist is a Steinway Artist. Particularly known for his interpretations of Chopin, Mailley‐Smith gives regular solo performances in some of central London's most prominent chamber music and recital venues, including St John's Smith Square and the Wigmore Hall. Alongside his solo career, Warren Mailley‐Smith is the founder and Musical Director of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta, one of the UK's most in‐demand ensembles. |
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| Ensemble: | The Piccadilly Sinfonietta |
Address
St James's Church, 197 Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom — Google Maps
