Moonlight and Rhapsody at Christmas

About the Event

Experience an extraordinary evening of piano classics at St. James's Church in London. Immerse yourself in the masterpieces of renowned composers such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Edvard Grieg, George Gershwin, and Frederic Chopin. This musical extravaganza will transport you to a world of elegance and beauty.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with a magnificent post‐Christmas concert featuring a breathtaking selection of piano masterpieces. Be prepared to be enchanted by the works of Chopin, Beethoven, Liszt, and Gershwin in the stunning candlelit setting of St. James Church Piccadilly. The concert will be led by the celebrated concert pianist, Dominic John, guaranteeing a festive performance to remember.

To complete your night, the vicinity of the church offers a wide variety of bars and restaurants to indulge in before or after the concert. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of the evening and make it an unforgettable experience.

Dominic John's exceptional pianism has garnered him numerous accolades, including First Prizes in prestigious international piano competitions such as the 22nd Brant International Piano Competition and the Corpus Christi, U.S.A. International Competition for Piano and Strings. He has also been recognized with British Music Society Awards, the R.C.M Chappell Gold Medal, a Director's Golden Jubilee Award at the RCM, and the Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra Young Soloist Competition.

Among his notable performances in the country are appearances at esteemed venues like Wigmore Hall, St. John's Smith Square, St. Martin‐in‐the‐Fields, Purcell Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Fairfield Hall, and the Barbican Hall. Of particular acclaim was his collaboration with Itzhak Perlman and his captivating renditions of Tchaikovsky's First Concerto and Saint‐Saëns' Carnival of the Animals with the Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra. Dominc is an Honorary Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, further attesting to his exceptional talent and remarkable contributions to the world of classical music.