The Nutcracker Suite at Christmas by Candlelight
Manchester, Manchester Cathedral — Main
About the Event
Experience an exceptional candlelit concert in the days following Christmas, held amid the awe‐inspiring surroundings of Manchester Cathedral. This special festive performance presents a sparkling programme of beloved classical masterpieces, including Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and Rachmaninov’s deeply romantic Second Piano Concerto.
Performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta alongside renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith, this captivating Christmas concert promises an evening of elegance, warmth, and festive celebration. With more than 200 performances annually, the ensemble — featuring some of the UK’s finest classical musicians — is a cherished presence 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 Vasilievich Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No 2
- Traditional – Festive 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: | 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
Manchester Cathedral, Victoria St, Manchester, United Kingdom — Google Maps
