Enjoy an exceptional candlelit classical concert in the beautiful setting of St Clement Danes.
Bathed in candlelight, this intimate setting provides the perfect atmosphere for an evening of inspiring piano music, performed by internationally acclaimed pianist Viv McLean.This captivating programme features a carefully curated selection of beloved works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Gershwin. From the haunting lyricism of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata to the dreamy elegance of Chopin’s Nocturnes and Waltzes, the evening culminates in the vibrant rhythms and jazzy brilliance of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.
Whether you're a classical music aficionado or discovering these masterpieces for the first time, this recital promises a night of elegance, virtuosity, and emotional depth.
Featuring: Viv McLean (piano) Programme: Beethoven – Sonata in C-sharp minor Op. 27 No. 2 “Moonlight” Chopin – Nocturne in E-flat Op. 9 No. 2 Chopin – Nocturne in F minor Op. 55 No. 1 Chopin – Waltz in A-flat Op. 34 No. 1 Chopin – Waltz in A minor (Posthumous) Chopin – Polonaise in A-flat Op. 53 “Heroic” Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue Located just moments from the West End and Covent Garden, the concert is perfectly timed to complement your evening, with an array of excellent restaurants and bars nearby to complete your night.
About Viv McLean Described by Le Monde as "possessing the genius one finds in those who know how to forget themselves", since winning First Prize at the Maria Canals Piano Competition in Barcelona, British pianist Viv McLean has performed in all the major venues in the UK as well as throughout Europe, Japan, Australia and the USA. Viv’s concerto work includes appearances with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Hallé Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, Sinfonia Viva, Orchestra of the Swan, Orchestra of St John’s, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Scottish Concert Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra under the baton of such conductors as Daniel Harding, John Wilson, Wayne Marshall, John Lubbock, Christopher Warren-Green, Anthony Inglis, Owain Arwell Hughes, Philip Hesketh, David Charles Abell, Stephen Bell, Carl Davis, Rebecca Miller, Chloe Van Soederstede and Marvin Hamlisch. Recent concerto highlights include Mozart K467 with the ECO at the Royal Festival Hall, Grieg with the LPO at the Barbican, Rachmaninov’s 3rd Concerto with the RPO in Cambridge, Gershwin, Bernstein, de Falla and Ravel with the Hallé at the Bridgewater Hall, The Sage Gateshead and other venues in the North of England, and Beethoven's 5th Concerto with the Philharmonia at the Royal Festival Hall
Hotels near St Clement Danes Church
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Private Apartments - The
Private Apartments - The Strand Collection - Covent Garden is set in London, 300 metres from Somerset House. Lyceum Theatre is 400 metres away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Private Apartment - Covent
Located 200 metres from Somerset House, Private Apartment - Covent Garden - Museum Area offers accommodation in London. The apartment is 300 metres from Lyceum Theatre. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
The Z Hotel City
The Z Hotel City offers accommodation in central London, opposite the Royal Courts of Justice, and just a 9-minute walk from Chancery Lane Tube Station. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and there is free WiFi in all areas..
St Dunstan's Court Apartments
St Dunstans Court Apartments is set in London, 600 metres from Somerset House. Theatre Royal Drury Lane is 700 metres from the property. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
SACO Fleet Street, Crane
Just half a mile from St Pauls Cathedral in the City of London, these apartments offer 4-star accommodation with a fantastic location. The bank of the Thames is a few minutes walk away..
St Dunstan's Luxury Apartment
Set in London, this apartment features free WiFi. The property boasts views of the garden and is 700 metres from Somerset House. The unit is fitted with a kitchen.
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