Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto and The Nutcracker Suite by Candlelight
London, St James's Church — Main Hall
About the Event
Welcome the new year with an exceptional concert in the enchanting candlelit surroundings of St James's Church, Piccadilly. This special New Year's performance presents a sparkling programme of beloved masterpieces, including Rachmaninov’s ever‐popular 2nd Piano Concerto and Tchaikovsky's much‐loved Nutcracker Suite, alongside favourites by Holst and Grieg. Performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta and renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith, this captivating celebration promises an evening of elegance, warmth, and festive charm.
With over 200 performances annually, the ensemble — bringing together some of the UK’s finest classical musicians — has become a cherished presence on the British classical scene, praised for its vibrant, expressive interpretations of the great classical repertoire.
“Stunning” – Classic FM
Program
- Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No 2
- Edvard Grieg – Morning
- Edvard Grieg – Hall of the Mountain King
- Gustav Holst – Mars (from the Planets)
- Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker Suite (Interval)
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: | Piccadilly Sinfonietta One of the UK's busiest chamber ensembles, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta performs around 100 times each year in some of the country's most beautiful and prestigious venues. Founded in 2017 by concert pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith, the ensemble focuses on the virtuosic concerto works of the Baroque, Classical and early Romantic periods. The Sinfonietta makes its home base in the London church of St. Mary‐le‐Strand, a charming and often‐overlooked architectural gem, where they present several short, candle‐lit concerts most weeks, unless on tour. |
Address
St James's Church, 197 Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom — Google Maps
