Lark Ascending and Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight at St. James Piccadilly
London, St James's Church — Main Hall
About the Event
In this highly‐anticipated concert, hear the mellifluous sounds of classical music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff, Samuel Barber and Ralph Vaughan Williams at London's treasured and world‐renowned St James's Church.
The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vaughan Williams' masterpiece,
The Lark Ascending,
and Rachmaninov's much‐loved Second Piano Concerto with renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith and violin soloist
Martyn Jackson. Set in the beautiful candlelit St James Church Piccadilly, it's a hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style!
'Stunning' — Classic FM
Since its formation in 2017, The Piccadilly Sinfonietta has become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving over 200 performances a year in some of the country’s most beautiful and prestigious venues. The ensemble comprises some of the most prodigious musical talent and performs exclusively with leading virtuoso soloists. The group performs under the artistic direction of its founder, concert pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith and focuses on the virtuoso concerto repertoire of the baroque, classical and early romantic periods.
Program
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik
- Samuel Barber – Adagio for Strings
- Ralph Vaughan Williams – The Lark Ascending
- Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 2
Artists
| Piano: | Warren Mailley‐Smith |
|---|---|
| Violin: | Martyn Jackson |
| Ensemble: | Piccadilly Sinfonietta |
Address
St James's Church, 197 Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom — Google Maps
