The Lark Ascending and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Candlelight at St James's Church, London on Saturday 31st January 2026

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The Lark Ascending and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Candlelight

Add to my Calendar 31-01-2026 19:30 31-01-2026 21:30 36 The Lark Ascending and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Candlelight Step into the serene glow of candlelight and immerse yourself in a spellbinding evening of classical music in the beauty of St James Piccadilly, an architectural gem nestled in the heart of London.This captivating programme, performed by the celebrated Piccadilly Sinfonietta, features acclaimed violinist Henry Chandler in a selection of exquisite works that celebrate the power and intimacy of string music. From the lyrical beauty of Vaughan-Williams The Lark Ascending to the serenity of Barber’s Adagio for Strings and the elegance of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3, this evening promises an unforgettable musical journey through some of the most beloved pieces in the classical repertoire.With over 200 performances annually, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta—featuring some of the UK’s most gifted virtuosi—has become a mainstay on the British classical scene. Under the artistic direction of concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, the ensemble is renowned for its vibrant interpretations of the baroque, classical, and early romantic concerto repertoire."Stunning" – Classic FMJoin us for an evening of elegance, emotion, and timeless beauty, illuminated by the warm glow of candlelight. St James's Church, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St James's Church
197 Piccadilly
Piccadilly
London
W1J 9LL
England

Saturday 31st January 2026
7:30 PM

Programme

Ralph Vaughan Williams – The Lark Ascending
Samuel Barber – Adagio for Strings, Op.11
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K.525
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Violin Concerto no.3 in G major, K.216

Performers

Henry Chandler – violin

Piccadilly Sinfonietta

Programme Note

Step into the serene glow of candlelight and immerse yourself in a spellbinding evening of classical music in the beauty of St James Piccadilly, an architectural gem nestled in the heart of London.

This captivating programme, performed by the celebrated Piccadilly Sinfonietta, features acclaimed violinist Henry Chandler in a selection of exquisite works that celebrate the power and intimacy of string music. From the lyrical beauty of Vaughan-Williams The Lark Ascending to the serenity of Barber’s Adagio for Strings and the elegance of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3, this evening promises an unforgettable musical journey through some of the most beloved pieces in the classical repertoire.

With over 200 performances annually, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta—featuring some of the UK’s most gifted virtuosi—has become a mainstay on the British classical scene. Under the artistic direction of concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, the ensemble is renowned for its vibrant interpretations of the baroque, classical, and early romantic concerto repertoire.

"Stunning" – Classic FM

Join us for an evening of elegance, emotion, and timeless beauty, illuminated by the warm glow of candlelight.

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