Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight at St Clement Danes



Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight at St Clement Danes

Immerse yourself in an intimate evening of piano music by candlelight at the stunning St Clement Danes Church, London, featuring Viv McLean

Highlights
🎹 Internationally acclaimed pianist Viv McLean performs masterpieces by Beethoven, Chopin, and Gershwin.
🎼 Experience the haunting Moonlight Sonata, Chopin’s elegant nocturnes and waltzes, and Gershwin’s vibrant Rhapsody in Blue.
🏛️ Set in the historic and beautiful St Clement Danes Church, close to the West End and Covent Garden.
✨ A perfect musical night complemented by nearby top restaurants and bars.

General Info
📅 Date: November 22, 2025
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: St Clement Danes Church, The Strand, London, WC2R 1DH

Description
Step into the serene beauty of St Clement Danes Church, a historic and architecturally stunning landmark in the heart of London. 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.

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St Clement Danes Church

Central Church of the Royal Air Force, Strand, London, WC2R 1DH

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St Clement Danes Church

Central Church of the Royal Air Force, Strand, London, WC2R 1DH