The Grand Tour: French Piano Music by Candlelight Live Music & Concerts

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Enjoy an exceptional candlelit classical concert in the beautiful setting of St Mary le Strand.

For this enchanting evening, we journey to France, immersing ourselves in the colour, charm, and sophistication of French piano music, performed in the glorious surroundings of St Mary le Strand, one of London’s most exquisite Baroque churches.

Internationally acclaimed pianist Julian Trevelyan presents a beautifully crafted programme that spans three centuries of French keyboard artistry—from the sparkling Baroque miniatures of Daquin and Rameau, through the poetic Impressionism of Debussy, Fauré, and Ravel, to the profound Romanticism of César Franck. With its blend of refinement and imagination, this recital captures the spirit of French culture in music.

Enjoy a complimentary glass of French wine as you soak in the glowing ambience of the venue — whether you're discovering classical music for the first time or returning as a devoted listener.

Featuring
Julian Trevelyan – piano

Programme
Louis-Claude Daquin – Le coucou
Jean-Philippe Rameau – Le rappel des oiseaux
Albert Roussel – Sicilienne in F♯ major, Op. 14 No. 2
Erik Satie – Gymnopédie No. 1 in G major
Claude Debussy – L’isle joyeuse
Déodat de Séverac – En Tartane
Maurice Ravel – Alborada del gracioso
Gabriel Fauré – Nocturne No. 1 in E♭ minor, Op. 33 No. 1
César Franck – Prélude, Choral et Fugue

About the Artist
Julian Trevelyan is one of the most exciting pianists of his generation, performing regularly throughout Europe and the UK. At the age of just 16, he became the youngest-ever prizewinner at the prestigious Long-Thibaud-Crespin International Competition in Paris. Now based in France, he has since won major prizes at the Leeds, Géza Anda, and Horowitz International Piano Competitions.

Julian has appeared as a soloist with leading orchestras across Europe, including the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Orchestre de Chambre de Paris, and St Petersburg Philharmonic, among many others. His recordings include Mozart’s Piano Concertos Nos. 23 and 24 with the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, released on the ALPHA label.

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Date(s)8 Jan 2026
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Venue St Mary Le Strand Church
AddressThe Strand, London, Greater London,
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Event Details

Date8 Jan 2026
Time(s)8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost£10, £20, £30
Venue St Mary Le Strand Church
The Strand
London
Greater London
WC2R1ES
Phone03336664466
CategoryLive Music & Concerts


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