Classical Harp by Candlelight at St Mary Le Strand Church, London on Friday 16th January 2026

Please note: This concert is in the past and has already taken place.

Classical Harp by Candlelight

Add to my Calendar 16-01-2026 20:00 16-01-2026 22:00 36 Classical Harp by Candlelight Begin your weekend in style with an enchanting evening of classical harp music in the stunning, candlelit setting of St Mary Le Strand. Performed by the acclaimed harpist Esther Beyer, this captivating recital features a beautifully curated programme of timeless works, perfect for lovers of classical music and newcomers alike.Make a night of it—St Mary Le Strand is ideally located near a wide selection of restaurants and bars, offering the perfect opportunity to continue your evening in central London.About Esther BeyerDescribed as “a sparkling presence” by Seen and Heard International (2022), Esther Beyer is an award-winning harpist and educator based in London. She was the inaugural winner of the Royal Academy of Music Bicentenary Prize at Wigmore Hall (2020) and a finalist in the prestigious Sir Karl Jenkins Music Award in association with Classic FM.A Yeoman of The Musicians’ Company, Esther has performed as a soloist for HRH The Duchess of Cornwall on the Royal Harp at Clarence House. As a dedicated orchestral musician, she has worked with leading ensembles including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, English National Ballet, and Northern Ballet under esteemed conductors such as Sir Mark Elder, Edward Gardner, and Vasily Petrenko. St Mary Le Strand Church, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Mary Le Strand Church
Strand
The Strand
London
WC2R 1ES
England

Friday 16th January 2026
8:00 PM

Programme

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach – Sonata for Harp, H.563
Marcel Tournier – Sonatine
Claude Debussy – Premiere Arabesque
Claude Debussy – The Girl With The Flaxen Hair
Gabriel Fauré – Impromptu for Harp

Performers

Esther Beyer – Harp

Programme Note

Begin your weekend in style with an enchanting evening of classical harp music in the stunning, candlelit setting of St Mary Le Strand. Performed by the acclaimed harpist Esther Beyer, this captivating recital features a beautifully curated programme of timeless works, perfect for lovers of classical music and newcomers alike.

Make a night of it—St Mary Le Strand is ideally located near a wide selection of restaurants and bars, offering the perfect opportunity to continue your evening in central London.

About Esther Beyer
Described as “a sparkling presence” by Seen and Heard International (2022), Esther Beyer is an award-winning harpist and educator based in London. She was the inaugural winner of the Royal Academy of Music Bicentenary Prize at Wigmore Hall (2020) and a finalist in the prestigious Sir Karl Jenkins Music Award in association with Classic FM.

A Yeoman of The Musicians’ Company, Esther has performed as a soloist for HRH The Duchess of Cornwall on the Royal Harp at Clarence House. As a dedicated orchestral musician, she has worked with leading ensembles including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, English National Ballet, and Northern Ballet under esteemed conductors such as Sir Mark Elder, Edward Gardner, and Vasily Petrenko.

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