Debussy By Candlelight

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Enjoy this outstanding piano recital, bought to you by CityMusic Promotions with leading concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith. Featuring a selection from Claude Debussy's exceptional piano works and set in the beautiful candlelit venue of St Mary Le Strand, this will be a hugely appealing programme not to be missed! There are many surrounding restaurants and bars to complete your evening.FeaturingWarren Mailley-Smith (piano)Programme  (All Claude Debussy)Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque, L.75)Arabesque No. 1 in E major, L.66/1La cathédrale engloutie (from Préludes, Book I, No. 10, L.117/10)La fille aux cheveux de lin (from Préludes, Book I, No. 8, L.117/8)Les collines d'Anacapri (from Préludes, Book I, No. 5, L.117/5)Estampes, L.100No. 1 PagodesNo. 2 La soirée dans GrenadeNo. 3 Jardins sous la pluieChildren's Corner Suite, L.113Doctor Gradus ad ParnassumGolliwogg's CakewalkL'Isle joyeuse, L.106Warren Mailley-Smith has developed a large following across the UK, with audiences warming to his outstanding pianism, effortless technique and charismatic charm. He made waves in the music world in 2015 through his extraordinary achievement of performing the complete solo works of Chopin from memory. His career has taken him all over the world, with solo performances in Australia, Europe and tours in China and the USA. He has given acclaimed solo recitals at The Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall and has performed for the British Royal Family on numerous occasions. One of the busiest concert pianists of his generation and gave over 200 performances last year. He has 30 piano concertos in his repertoire, having made his concerto debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.