Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas by Candlelight
St Mary Le Strand Church, London, WC2R 1ES
Friday 27th November 2026 8:00PM
Celebrate the festive season with an enchanting evening of music, warmth, and elegance, as internationally acclaimed pianist Maiko Mori performs a heartwarming programme in the candlelit beauty of St Mary Le Strand, this hidden gem in the heart of London offers the perfect setting for a truly magical Christmas concert.
Performing on the church’s brand new Steinway Model B grand piano, Maiko Mori brings together classical brilliance and winter charm with a captivating mix of masterpieces culminating with the Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue, this festive recital offers comfort, joy, and virtuosity in equal measure.
Whether you're escaping the holiday bustle or sharing a special night out, this uplifting programme promises a celebration of music and the season’s spirit in one of London’s most atmospheric churches.
Featuring
Maiko Mori, piano
Programme
Gershwin - Three Preludes
Beethoven - Piano Sonata in D minor, Op. 31, No. 2, “Tempest”
Ravel - Pavane pour une infante défunte
Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue
About Maiko Mori
Since winning first prize at the Birmingham International Piano Competition in 2002, Maiko Mori has continued to build an international career as one of the outstanding soloists and chamber musicians of her generation. Maiko has enjoyed acclaim at prestigious venues in the UK, Europe and Japan such as Radio France, BBC Radio 3, Cheltenham Festival, the Purcell Room in London, West Road Concert Hall in Cambridge, Kolarac in Belgrade, Serbia and Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Japan, to mention but a few. She made her concerto debut in the UK with the RCM Symphony Orchestra conducted by Vasily Petrenko in 2006. Since then, she has performed with various orchestras internationally. The most recent concerto performance includes Piano Concerto No.3 by Rachmaninoff (Kyoto Concert Hall, Japan) under Tetsuro Ban, and Piano Concerto No.2 by Brahms (St Cyprian's, London, UK), under Levon Parikian.
Performing on the church’s brand new Steinway Model B grand piano, Maiko Mori brings together classical brilliance and winter charm with a captivating mix of masterpieces culminating with the Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue, this festive recital offers comfort, joy, and virtuosity in equal measure.
Whether you're escaping the holiday bustle or sharing a special night out, this uplifting programme promises a celebration of music and the season’s spirit in one of London’s most atmospheric churches.
Featuring
Maiko Mori, piano
Programme
Gershwin - Three Preludes
Beethoven - Piano Sonata in D minor, Op. 31, No. 2, “Tempest”
Ravel - Pavane pour une infante défunte
Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue
About Maiko Mori
Since winning first prize at the Birmingham International Piano Competition in 2002, Maiko Mori has continued to build an international career as one of the outstanding soloists and chamber musicians of her generation. Maiko has enjoyed acclaim at prestigious venues in the UK, Europe and Japan such as Radio France, BBC Radio 3, Cheltenham Festival, the Purcell Room in London, West Road Concert Hall in Cambridge, Kolarac in Belgrade, Serbia and Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Japan, to mention but a few. She made her concerto debut in the UK with the RCM Symphony Orchestra conducted by Vasily Petrenko in 2006. Since then, she has performed with various orchestras internationally. The most recent concerto performance includes Piano Concerto No.3 by Rachmaninoff (Kyoto Concert Hall, Japan) under Tetsuro Ban, and Piano Concerto No.2 by Brahms (St Cyprian's, London, UK), under Levon Parikian.
Event Details
Doors Open at 7:40PM
From 8:00PM to 9:00PM
