Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight



Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight

Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight offers an exceptional early evening piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Paul's Church Covent Garden, known as "The Actors' Church." Featuring renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, the performance showcases Gershwin’s masterpiece alongside a selection of outstanding classical and romantic piano works.

Highlights
🎹 An exquisite solo performance by Warren Mailley-Smith, one of the most sought-after pianists of his generation
✨ A stunning program featuring Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata, and works by Mozart, Debussy, and Satie
🕯️ The magical, intimate atmosphere of a historic London church illuminated by candlelight
🏛️ Located in the heart of Covent Garden at the iconic St Paul's Church

General Info
📅 Date: July 4, 2026
🕒 Time: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
📍 Location: St Paul's Church Covent Garden
👤 Age requirement: All ages welcome
♿ Accessibility: The venue is accessible

Programme
🎵 Mozart - Turkish Rondo
🎵 Beethoven - Pathetique Sonata
🎵 Satie - Gymnopodie
🎵 Liszt/Schumann - Widmung
🎵 Debussy - Arabesque
🎵 Gershwin - Three Preludes
🎵 Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue

Description
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an evening of musical brilliance. Warren Mailley-Smith, the first British pianist to perform Chopin’s complete solo works from memory, brings his dazzling technique and expressive depth to "The Actors' Church." From the rhythmic flair of Gershwin’s Three Preludes to the delicate beauty of Debussy’s Arabesque, this recital is a journey through the finest piano repertoire. With a career spanning from Wigmore Hall to Carnegie Hall, Mailley-Smith’s magnetic stage presence makes this candlelit experience a must-see event in London’s summer calendar. Get your tickets now!

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St Paul’s Church

St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, Bedford Street,London, Covent Garden, WC2E 9ED

  • St Paul’s Church metro station Covent Garden connection 1St Paul’s Church metro station Covent Garden connection 2 Covent Garden

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Getting there

St Paul’s Church

St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, Bedford Street,London, Covent Garden, WC2E 9ED

  • St Paul’s Church metro station Covent Garden connection 1St Paul’s Church metro station Covent Garden connection 2 Covent Garden