Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas by Candlelight
St Paul's Church Covent Garden, London, WC2E9ED
Thursday 19th November 2026
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set within the beautiful surroundings of St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden. Performed by acclaimed concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, this captivating performance promises an evening of brilliance, colour, and festive atmosphere in one of London’s most iconic and atmospheric churches.
This special festive recital features a sparkling programme of much-loved classical masterpieces, including Mozart’s lively Turkish Rondo, Beethoven’s powerful Pathetique Sonata, and the atmospheric elegance of Satie’s Gymnopédie. The programme also includes Liszt’s passionate transcription of Schumann’s Widmung, Debussy’s delicate Arabesque, and Gershwin’s vibrant Three Preludes, culminating in the exhilarating energy of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.
“Stunning” – Classic FM
Featuring
Warren Mailley-Smith (Piano)
Programme
Mozart – Turkish Rondo
Beethoven – Pathetique Sonata
Satie – Gymnopédie
Liszt/Schumann – Widmung
Debussy – Arabesque
Gershwin – Three Preludes
Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
Join us for a heartwarming musical celebration that perfectly captures the joy and wonder of the Christmas season.
Note - VIP tickets (2 available per concert) - Includes a glass of Prosecco, front-row seating, a signed CD, fast-track queue access, and an exclusive 5-minute chat before the concert or during the interval.
This special festive recital features a sparkling programme of much-loved classical masterpieces, including Mozart’s lively Turkish Rondo, Beethoven’s powerful Pathetique Sonata, and the atmospheric elegance of Satie’s Gymnopédie. The programme also includes Liszt’s passionate transcription of Schumann’s Widmung, Debussy’s delicate Arabesque, and Gershwin’s vibrant Three Preludes, culminating in the exhilarating energy of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.
“Stunning” – Classic FM
Featuring
Warren Mailley-Smith (Piano)
Programme
Mozart – Turkish Rondo
Beethoven – Pathetique Sonata
Satie – Gymnopédie
Liszt/Schumann – Widmung
Debussy – Arabesque
Gershwin – Three Preludes
Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
Join us for a heartwarming musical celebration that perfectly captures the joy and wonder of the Christmas season.
Note - VIP tickets (2 available per concert) - Includes a glass of Prosecco, front-row seating, a signed CD, fast-track queue access, and an exclusive 5-minute chat before the concert or during the interval.
