Rachmaninov by Candlelight
St Mary-le-Strand,
London, Great Britain
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Important Info
Type: Classical Concert
City: London, Great Britain
Starts at: 20:00
Duration:
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Programme
Overview
Lose yourself in the glow of a candlelit Baroque sanctuary as Warren Mailley-Smith brings late-Romantic piano to life with Rachmaninov’s stormy Sonata No.2, emotive Preludes, Tchaikovsky’s October and the dazzling Flight of the Bumblebee. An evening of passion, virtuosity and historic grandeur awaits.Step into a richly detailed Baroque hall bathed in the flicker of candlelight, where acclaimed pianist Warren Mailley-Smith invites you on an immersive journey through the late-Romantic piano repertoire. Feel the raw drama and intensity of Rachmaninov’s revised Piano Sonata No.2 as its dense harmonies and sweeping arcs unfold beneath your ears. Then surrender to the contrasting lyricism and technical brilliance of selected Preludes Op.23, each piece revealing new shades of emotion. The warm, reflective glow of Tchaikovsky’s October conjures a serene autumnal mood, before the programme reaches its thrilling climax in the virtuosic whirlwind of Flight of the Bumblebee. Whether you are a devoted connoisseur or discovering these masterpieces for the first time, this intimate candlelit recital promises an unforgettable evening of technical mastery and emotional depth.
Venue Info
St Mary-le-Strand - London
The Strand
The Strand
Important Info
Type: Classical Concert
City: London, Great Britain
Starts at: 20:00
Duration: