Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight

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Celebrate the end of the week with an enchanting recital of Chopin’s piano masterpieces at the exclusive 1901 Arts Club—a venue that perfectly echoes the elegance of a bygone era.Choose from two intimate performances:? Pre-dinner at 6:30pm? Post-dinner at 9:00pmEach performance is preceded by a complimentary champagne reception, served from 30 minutes before the recital begins.Step into the world of Frédéric Chopin, whose brilliant and emotionally rich music has captivated audiences for nearly two centuries. Originally performed in the refined salons of Paris and London’s aristocracy, Chopin’s compositions were made for intimate spaces like this—where the music breathes, and every nuance comes alive.Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, atmosphere, and elegance!FeaturingWarren Mailley-Smith (piano)Programme (All Chopin)Barcarolle Berceuse Waltz in E flat major Polonaise in B flat (Op posthum.) Mazurka in C Souvenirs de Paganini Heroic Polonaise Warren Mailley-Smith is one of the UK’s most accomplished and in-demand concert pianists, performing over 150 times each year. In 2016, he became the first British pianist to perform the complete solo piano works of Chopin from memory in a landmark series of 11 recitals at St John’s Smith Square, an achievement hailed by critics as “epic.” He is set to repeat the acclaimed series in venues across the UK in the coming seasons. Warren has given solo recitals at prestigious venues including Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall, and has performed for the British Royal Family on numerous occasions. A passionate chamber musician, he is the Artistic Director of the Piccadilly Chamber Music Series and Founder and Artistic Director of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta. His career has taken him across the globe, with solo performances throughout Europe, Australia, China, and the USA. He boasts a concerto repertoire of over 30 piano concertos, having made his concerto debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Warren’s growing discography has been widely praised by critics, broadcasters, and the public. His recordings are regularly featured on Classic FM and BBC Radio, with several albums selected as Classic FM’s CD of the Week.