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| 2 February 2023 | |
| 6.30pm 1901 Arts Club 7 Exton Street London SE18EU Details: Web site 03336663366 £45 | Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 6.30pm (incl. wine and canape reception) Warren Mailley-Smith Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata Chopin - Nocturne in C Sharp Minor Liszt/Schumann - Fruhlingsnacht Schumann - Fantasiestücke op. 12 – Nr. 1 'Des Abends' Schubert – Impromptu in G flat major Brahms - Intermezzo in A major Debussy - Clair de Lune Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue |
| 9.00pm 1901 Arts Club 7 Exton Street London SE18EU Details: Web site 03336663366 £45 | Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 9pm (incl. wine and canape reception) Warren Mailley-Smith Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata Chopin - Nocturne in C Sharp Minor Liszt/Schumann - Fruhlingsnacht Schumann - Fantasiestücke op. 12 – Nr. 1 'Des Abends' Schubert – Impromptu in G flat major Brahms - Intermezzo in A major Debussy - Clair de Lune Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue Enjoy an exceptional musical evening with a pre-dinner (6.30pm) or post-dinner (9pm) performance of Beethoven's iconic Moonlight Sonata and other spectacular piano works. Few things are more magical than hearing the world’s most breath-taking classical music being performed live by a brilliant concert pianist in beautiful surroundings, by the flicker of candlelight. Included in the evening will be a complimentary wine and canapes reception from 8.30pm. In 2016 Warren Mailley-Smith became the first British pianist to perform Chopin's complete works for solo piano from memory in a series of 11 recitals at St John's Smith Square. Hailed by the critics as an "epic achievement", Mailley-Smith will repeat the series at several venues in 2022. He has given acclaimed solo recitals at The Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall and has performed for the British Royal Family on numerous occasions. One of the busiest concert pianists of his generation and gave over 100 solo performances in 2021. |
| 4 February 2023 | |
| 6.00pm St Mary Le Strand Church The Strand, London Westminster WC2R 1ES Details: Web site 03336663366 £35 | Vivaldi Violin Concertos by Candlelight The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Violin/guest leader to be confirmed Vivaldi - Violin concerto in A minor Vivaldi - Double violin concerto in A minor Vivaldi - Spring and Summer from the Four Seasons Note - there are two performances available: 6pm and 8.30pm The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform a selection of Vivaldi's magnificent Violin concertos and selections from the Four Seasons by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Mary Le Strand, London. A hugely appealing evening designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style. Since its formation in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta have become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving up to 100 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. Here's a short video of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and Warren Mailley-Smith performing Summer from the Vivaldi's Four Seasons https://youtu.be/gN157xwtsnM |
| 7.30pm Worcester Cathedral College Yard Worcester WR1 2LA Details: Web site 03336663366 £38, £29, £19 | Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight Piccadilly Sinfonietta Warren Mailley-Smith (piano) Violin Soloist to be confirmed Vivaldi – Double Violin Concerto in A minor Chopin - Piano Concerto No.2 in F minor (Interval) Vivaldi – Four Seasons Enjoy an exceptional selection of classical pieces featuring Vivaldi's epic Four Seasons and other timeless works. Performed by the incredible musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta in the beautiful setting of Worcester Cathedral, this sensational evening of candlelit music will be one to remember! 'Stunning' - Classic FM Since its formation in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta have become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving up to 100 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. Here's a short video of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and Warren Mailley-Smith performing Summer from the Vivaldi's Four Seasons https://youtu.be/gN157xwtsnM |
| 10 February 2023 | |
| 7.30pm St Giles' Cathedral High Street, Edinburgh Select City EH11RE Details: Web site 03336663366 £38, £29, £19 | Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Violin soloists to be confirmed Warren Mailley-Smith (piano) Bach - Piano Concerto No.2 in E major Bach – Violin Concerto in A minor Vivaldi – Four Seasons On Friday 10th February, in the impressive setting of St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, the outstanding musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform a spectacular selection of Bach and Vivaldi including the magnificent 'Four Seasons'. This exceptional candlelit concert will help you celebrate the weekend in style! |
| 11 February 2023 | |
| 6.00pm St Mary Le Strand Church The Strand West Central London WC2R 1ES Details: Web site 03336663366 £35, £25 | Valentines Vivaldi by Candlelight (6pm and 8.30pm) Piccadilly Sinfonietta Jenny Sacha- Violin Soloist/Guest Leader Pachelbel - Canon in D Mozart - Divertimento in B-flat Major, K. 137 Vivaldi - Four Seasons Treat your loved one to the ultimate Valentine's romantic experience and enjoy an exceptional selection of music featuring Vivaldi's epic Four Seasons and other timeless works. Performed by the incredible musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta in the beautiful setting of St Mary Le Strand, this sensational evening of candlelit music will be one to remember! Note: There are two performances available, 6pm and 8.30pm 'Stunning' - Classic FM Since its formation in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta have become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving up to 100 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. Here's a short video extract of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and Warren Mailley-Smith performing 'Winter' from Vivaldi's Four Seasons https://youtu.be/96PzKgCnrlA |
| 7.30pm Ely Cathedral Ely Ely CB7 4DL Details: Web site 03336663366 £38, £29, £19 | Valentines Vivaldi by Candlelight Piccadilly Sinfonietta Warren Mailley-Smith (piano) Violin Soloist to be confirmed Vivaldi – Double Violin Concerto in A minor Chopin - Piano Concerto No.2 in F minor Vivaldi – Four Seasons Treat your loved one to the ultimate Valentine's romantic experience and enjoy an exceptional selection of classical pieces featuring Vivaldi's epic Four Seasons and other timeless works. Performed by the incredible musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta in the beautiful setting of Ely Cathedral, this sensational evening of candlelit music will be one to remember! |
| 7.30pm St James's Church, Piccadilly 197 Piccadilly, London West Central London W1J 9LL Details: St James's Church, Piccadilly Web site 03336663366 £22, £28, £38 | Valentine’s Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight Warren Mailley-Smith Beethoven – Moonlight Sonata Chopin – Ballade no. 1 Rachmaninov – Prelude in G minor Rachmaninov/Kreisler – Liebesfreud Sibelius - Romance Liszt - Liebestraume Satie – Gymnopodie Debussy – Clair de lune Gershwin – The Man I love Gershwin - Embraceable You Enjoy an exceptional Valentines concert in the Heart of London with a recital by renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith in the beautiful candlelit setting of St James Church Piccadilly. |
| 7.30pm Southwark Cahedral London Bridge Greater London SE1 9DA Details: Web site 03336663366 £22, £28, £38 | Valentines Vivaldi by Candlelight The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Violin soloists to be confirmed Warren Mailley-Smith (piano) Vivaldi – Double Violin Concerto in A minor Chopin - Piano Concerto No.2 in F minor (Interval) Vivaldi – Four Seasons Treat your loved one to the ultimate Valentine's romantic experience and enjoy an exceptional selection of classical pieces featuring Vivaldi's epic Four Seasons and other timeless works. Performed by the incredible musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta in the beautiful setting of Southwark Cathedral, this sensational evening of candlelit music will be one to remember! 'Stunning' - Classic FM Since its formation in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta have become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving up to 100 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. |
| 14 February 2023 | |
| 6.00pm St Mary Le Strand Church The Strand West Central London WC2R 1ES Details: Web site 03336663366 £35 | Valentines Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight (6pm and 8.30pm) Warren Mailley-Smith Beethoven – Moonlight Sonata Chopin – Ballade No. 1 Rachmaninov – Prelude in G minor Brahms – Intermezzo in A major Op 118 No. 2 Satie - Gymnopodie Liszt - Liebestraume Debussy – Clair de lune Gershwin – The Man I love Gershwin/Earl Wild - Embraceable You Treat your loved one to the ultimate romantic experience on Valentines Day and hear Beethoven's stunning Moonlight Sonata and other epic works performed by one of the UK's most sensational concert pianists in the atmospheric setting of St Mary le Strand, London, by candlelight. **Each pair of tickets is entitled to one complimentary red rose on departure!** There are two performances: 6pm and 8.30pm About the pianist: Warren Mailley-Smith is a favourite with UK audiences, well-known for his incredible feat of learning to play all 3.5 million notes of Chopin’s piano music from memory and hailed by the critics as an “epic achievement” He is one of the busiest concert pianists of his generation, giving over 100 solo performances in the UK alone yearly. He has performed for the Royal Family over 30 occasions and his last CD was featured by Classic FM as CD of the Week |
| 7.30pm Manchester Cathedral Victoria Street Manchester M3 1SX Details: Web site 03336663366 £38, £29, £19 | Valentine’s Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight (Incl. free red rose) Warren Mailley-Smith Beethoven – Moonlight Sonata Chopin – Ballade no. 1 Rachmaninov – Prelude in G minor Rachmaninov/Kreisler – Liebesfreud Sibelius - Romance Liszt - Liebestraume Satie – Gymnopodie Debussy – Clair de lune Gershwin – The Man I love Gershwin - Embraceable You Enjoy an exceptional Valentines concert in the heart of Manchester with a recital by renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith in the beautiful candlelit setting of Manchester Cathedral. *One free red rose per pair of of tickets* Serenade your loved one, with some of most romantic and passionate classical music ever written, including Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata and Debussy's Claire de Lune. The venue is well located with many bars and restaurants surrounding to complete the perfect romantic evening. Described as 'Stunning' by Classic FM and 'The embodiment of the modern Romantic Concert pianist’ by Musical Opinion, this outstanding pianist is a favourite with audiences and venues alike. Warren Mailley-Smith has performed for the British Royal Family on many occasions and has given acclaimed solo recitals at Carnegie and Wigmore Halls. |
| 7.30pm St Giles' Cathedral High Street, Edinburgh Edinburgh EH1 1RE Details: Web site 03336663366 £38, £29, £19 | Valentines Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight Madalina Ruso Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata op. 27 no. 2 "Moonlight" Johannes Brahms Klavierstücke op.118, no. 1 - 4 Franz Liszt Sonetto del Petrarca 104 R. Schumann/F. Liszt Widmung INTERVAL Frederic Chopin Fantasie Impromptu op.66 Ballade no. 1 in G minor Claude Debussy Clair de lune L'isle Joyeuse Sergei Rachmaninoff Moments Musicaux op. 16, No. 1 - 4 Enjoy an exceptional Valentines concert in the heart of Edinburgh with a recital by renowned concert pianist Madalina Rusu in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral. Serenade your loved one, with some of most romantic and passionate classical music ever written. The venue is well located with many bars and restaurants surrounding to complete the perfect romantic evening. Madalina Rusu is an established and experienced concert pianist, performing as a soloist and chamber musician. During her youth she performed to critical acclaim in her home country Romania, and throughout Europe in Bulgaria, Hungary, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal. She moved to London, UK, in 2004, to study with Professor Joan Havill at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Graduating in 2011, Madalina has appeared as a soloist across the UK including appearances at Barbican Hall, Cadogan Hall, LSO St Luke’s and St Martin’s in the Fields. In 2020 she moved to Warrington, Cheshire, with her partner and daughter, and splits her time between performing and managing a busy music school. |
| 24 February 2023 | |
| 6.30pm 1901 Arts Club 7 Exton St, Lambeth, London SE1 8UE Lambeth SE1 8UE Details: Web site 03336663366 £35 | Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight | 24 Preludes Warren Mailley-Smith Impromptu No.1 in Ab op.29 Grand Waltz Brillante No. 1 in E flat Mazurka in B flat Nocturne No. 1 in b flat minor Twenty-four Preludes op.28 Celebrate the end of the week with a pre-dinner (6.30pm) or post-dinner (9pm) performance of Chopin, complete with a complimentary champagne reception! Concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith recently became the first British pianist to perform the complete works of Chopin in one series of concerts, from memory. He continues his successful monthly series at the exclusive 1901 Arts Club from October 2022 with another 8 programmes of Chopin's greatest masterpieces. The complimentary champagne is served from 30mins prior to the concert start "Stunning" Classic FM The brilliant piano music of the great Frederic Chopin has never been out of fashion since it first burst onto the international scene in the early 19th century. This music wasn’t intended for the great concert halls of today, but for the intimate setting of Parisian and London Salons of the aristocracy. This was the setting where Chopin felt most at ease and improvised many of his works for the first time. |
| 25 February 2023 | |
| 7.30pm St James's Church, Piccadilly 197 Piccadilly, London West Central London W1J 9LL Details: St James's Church, Piccadilly Web site 03336663366 £38, £28, £22 | Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Violin/guest leader to be confirmed Warren Mailley-Smith (piano) Bach - Piano Concerto No.2 in E major Bach – Violin concerto in A minor Vivaldi – Four Seasons The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St James Church, Piccadilly. A hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! |
| 26 February 2023 | |
| 3.00pm Huntingdon Hall Chapel Walk Worcester Worcestershire WR1 3LD Details: Web site | Winter series - 2022/2023 Dinara Klinton - piano Timothee Botbol - cello Dvorak - Silent Wood , Opus 68 R Schumann - Fantasiestuke Opus 73 Beethoven - Cello Sonata No 1 in F major Opus 5 no 1 Frank Bridge - Four pieces for Cello and Piano Cesar Franck - Sonata for Cello and Piano Please see http://www.worcserenade.co.uk |
| 24 February 2023 | |
| 10.00am Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road Manchester M13 9RD Details: Web site | Come and sing choruses from Handel's Messiah with Choir of the Earth's Messiah Tour. |
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