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St James's Church
197 Piccadilly
Piccadilly
London
W1J 9LL
England
Programme
Edvard Grieg – Wedding Day at Troldhaugen
Franz Liszt – Liebesträume, S.541
Sergei Rachmaninov – Prelude in G minor, Op.23 no.5
Claude Debussy – Suite Bergamasque: III, Clair de lune
Frédéric Chopin – Prelude in D flat 'Raindrop', Op.28 no.15
Frédéric Chopin – Fantasy Impromptu, Op.66
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.14 'Moonlight', Op.27 no.2
George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
Performers
Warren Mailley-Smith – piano
Programme Note
This New Year’s Eve, escape the ordinary and step into the enchanting beauty of St James’s Church, Piccadilly, for an unforgettable evening of music and atmosphere. Illuminated by flickering candlelight, this historic London landmark offers the perfect blend of grandeur and intimacy—an ideal setting to reflect, celebrate, and welcome the year ahead.
Enjoy a sublime performance of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, one of the most beloved and evocative works in classical music, alongside a programme of romantic and timeless piano favourites performed by renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith
Whether as the centrepiece of your evening or a graceful prelude to midnight festivities, this concert is a perfect addition to your New Year’s Eve plans—right in the heart of London.
Warren Mailley-Smith is one of the UK’s most accomplished and in-demand concert pianists, performing over 150 times each year. In 2016, he became the first British pianist to perform the complete solo piano works of Chopin from memory in a landmark series of 11 recitals at St John’s Smith Square, an achievement hailed by critics as “epic.” He is set to repeat the acclaimed series in venues across the UK in the coming seasons.
