Classical Flute by Candlelight (Feat. Poulenc Flute Sonata)

About the Event

In this highly‐anticipated concert, hear the mellifluous sounds of chamber music by Georg Philipp Telemann, Frederic Chopin, Francis Poulenc, Mel Bonis , Lili Boulanger and Jean‐Charles Gandrille at London's treasured and world‐renowned St Mary Le Strand Church.

Enjoy this exceptional performance, part of the Strand Chamber Music Series 2025 in the beautiful candlelit venue of St Mary le Strand. A unique opportunity to experience some of the UK's leading chamber music artists, the series will cover a broad spectrum of repertoire from ensemble works by baroque, classical, romantic and 20th century composers. St Mary le Strand is a stunning and intimate venue, the perfect setting for this musical experience. There are also many bars and restaurants nearby to complete your evening.

Daniel Swani Based in East London, Daniel enjoys a varied career in music, owing to his versatility as an equally passionate flautist and recorder player. Recent highlights have included performing regularly with the Royal Ballet and Opera Orchestra, recording under Sir Mark Elder as principal piccolo with The Hallé, and working as a recorder soloist with the BBC Concert Orchestra. As an orchestral flautist, Daniel has played as regular guest principal piccolo and sub‐principal flute with the Orchestra of the Royal Ballet and Opera as well as The Hallé, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sinfonia of London (John Wilson), Opera North, London Chamber Orchestra and guest principal baroque flute with Armonico Consort. He is also guest principal recorder with the London Contemporary Orchestra with whom he recently recorded the soundtrack for ‘The Wonder’ starring Florence Pugh.

Polish‐British pianist Julia Klimek graduated from the Royal Academy of Music with Distinction, in addition to winning two institutional prizes — DipRAM for outstanding performance in a final recital and the Regency Award in recognition of a consistently exceptional level of achievement. While at the Academy, she initiated the Student Union Choir which she conducted in both classical and jazz repertoire.
She has appeared in masterclasses with Maxim Vengerov, Steven Isserlis, Helmut Deutsch, William Bennett and at the Penderecki European Music Centre, also being invited to give recitals in Warsaw, Lvov and in Calgary in Canada. Aside from her concert career as an international chamber musician based in London, she is honoured to hold the Artistic Advisor and Head of Piano Adjudication position at the Rococo Elite Musicians Competition in Hong Kong. She is also the founder of “ISH Concerts” series in London. A special sensitivity to music making is supported by her passion for painting, poetry, and ballet, which enriches her as a chamber musician, pianist and conductor. She is a passionate advocate of late 19th and 20th‐century repertoire.