Beethoven Piano Concertos by Candlelight
London, St Mary Le Strand Church
About the Event
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional concert in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary le Strand. The outstanding musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta, along with renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith, will perform Beethoven's ever‐popular first piano concerto and other masterpieces by Mozart. This is guaranteed to be a musical evening to remember! There are also plenty of bars and restaurants nearby to complete your evening.
Since its formation in 2017, The Piccadilly Sinfonietta has 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
Warren Mailley‐Smith has developed a large following across the UK, with audiences warming to his outstanding pianism, effortless technique and charismatic charm. He made waves in the music world in 2015 through his extraordinary achievement of performing the complete solo works of Chopin. His career has taken him all over the world, with solo performances in Australia, Europe and most recently solo tours in China and the USA. 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 last year. He has 30 piano concertos in his repertoire, having made his concerto debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Program
- Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Concerto no. 3
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Artists
| Piano: | Warren Mailley‐Smith |
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| Ensemble: | The Piccadilly Sinfonietta |
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German pianist and composer of the late 18th century. He is well known as the most influential composers of all time as well as crucial figure to the Classical music scene. In fact, he demonstrated his musical talent at an early age, taking lessons from his father and composer/conductor Christian Gottlob Neefe. Later, he moved to Vienna where he gained the reputation of a virtuoso pianist by composing his popular masterpieces. He created his most admired works in his last 15 years of life, all the while being almost completely deaf.
Address
St Mary Le Strand Church, Strand, London, United Kingdom — Google Maps
