The Nutcracker Suite at Christmas by Candlelight at St. Giles in the Fields
London, St Giles in the Fields
About the Event
Experience the enchantment of Christmas through classical music, set against the atmospheric candlelit surroundings of St Giles in the Fields, in the heart of London’s West End. This special festive concert presents a sparkling programme of beloved masterpieces, including Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and works by Grieg and Prokofiev.
Performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta, this captivating Christmas concert offers an evening of elegance, warmth, and seasonal celebration. Presenting over 200 performances annually, the ensemble — featuring some of the UK’s finest classical musicians — is a much‐loved fixture on Britain’s classical scene, praised for its vibrant, expressive interpretations of the great repertoire.
“Stunning” – Classic FM
Program
- Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker – The Nutcracker Suite
- Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev – Troika
- Edvard Grieg – Morning
- Edvard Grieg – Hall of the Mountain King
Artists
| 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. |
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Address
St Giles in the Fields, 60 St Giles High St, London, United Kingdom — Google Maps
