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Chopin and Champagne at Christmas by Candlelight
Celebrate the festive season in style with a magical evening of Chopin’s most exquisite piano works, performed by the acclaimed pianist Christina Lawrie, in the enchanting, candlelit setting of St James’s Church, Piccadilly.
This special Christmas concert offers the perfect escape from the winter rush—an immersive musical experience filled with poetic beauty, virtuosity, and emotional depth. From the haunting serenity of the Nocturnes, to the dazzling energy of the Scherzos, Waltzes, and Etudes, this beautifully curated programme is a tribute to Chopin’s enduring genius.
To begin your evening in festive fashion, a complimentary champagne reception will be served from 5:40pm, ahead of the 6:00pm performance. With an array of restaurants and bars nearby, it’s the ideal way to start your Christmas weekend in the heart of London.
Featuring
Christina Lawrie (piano)
Programme
Chopin – Ballade No. 3
Chopin – Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor
Chopin – Trois Écossaises
Chopin – Nocturne in E-flat major
Chopin – Nocturne in C-sharp minor
Chopin – Waltz in C-sharp minor
Chopin – Minute Waltz
Chopin – Waltz in E minor (posth.)
Chopin – Etude in E major, Op. 10 No. 3 “Tristesse”
Chopin – Etude in G-flat major, Op. 10 No. 5 “Black Key”
Chopin – Ballade No. 1
This special Christmas concert offers the perfect escape from the winter rush—an immersive musical experience filled with poetic beauty, virtuosity, and emotional depth. From the haunting serenity of the Nocturnes, to the dazzling energy of the Scherzos, Waltzes, and Etudes, this beautifully curated programme is a tribute to Chopin’s enduring genius.
To begin your evening in festive fashion, a complimentary champagne reception will be served from 5:40pm, ahead of the 6:00pm performance. With an array of restaurants and bars nearby, it’s the ideal way to start your Christmas weekend in the heart of London.
Featuring
Christina Lawrie (piano)
Programme
Chopin – Ballade No. 3
Chopin – Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor
Chopin – Trois Écossaises
Chopin – Nocturne in E-flat major
Chopin – Nocturne in C-sharp minor
Chopin – Waltz in C-sharp minor
Chopin – Minute Waltz
Chopin – Waltz in E minor (posth.)
Chopin – Etude in E major, Op. 10 No. 3 “Tristesse”
Chopin – Etude in G-flat major, Op. 10 No. 5 “Black Key”
Chopin – Ballade No. 1
Sunday 28 December
St James Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL
£22, £38, £42, £48 Sunday 28th December 2025, 6:00PM - 7:00PM
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