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The Carnival of the Animals (Piano Duo)
Step into the spellbinding beauty of St Mary Le Strand, a hidden gem in the heart of London offering the perfect candlelit setting for an evening of exceptional music-making.
Join acclaimed pianists Warren Mailley-Smith and Daniel Grimwood for a captivating concert of piano duets performed on the church’s stunning Steinway Model B grand piano. This uplifting programme showcases the colour, charm, and wit of two beloved French composers: Francis Poulenc and Camille Saint-Saëns.
From Poulenc’s elegant and expressive Sonata for Four Hands to the irresistible humour and sparkling virtuosity of Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals (in a brilliant arrangement for piano four hands), this concert is a joyful celebration of pianistic artistry and musical imagination. Expect dazzling technique, playful character pieces, and lyrical beauty—all brought to life in an atmospheric, candlelit setting.
Whether you're a seasoned classical fan or discovering this repertoire for the first time, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of music and inspiration.
Featuring
Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
Daniel Grimwood (piano)
Programme
Francis Poulenc – Sonata for Four Hands
Camille Saint-Saëns – Carnival of the Animals (arranged for piano four hands)
Join acclaimed pianists Warren Mailley-Smith and Daniel Grimwood for a captivating concert of piano duets performed on the church’s stunning Steinway Model B grand piano. This uplifting programme showcases the colour, charm, and wit of two beloved French composers: Francis Poulenc and Camille Saint-Saëns.
From Poulenc’s elegant and expressive Sonata for Four Hands to the irresistible humour and sparkling virtuosity of Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals (in a brilliant arrangement for piano four hands), this concert is a joyful celebration of pianistic artistry and musical imagination. Expect dazzling technique, playful character pieces, and lyrical beauty—all brought to life in an atmospheric, candlelit setting.
Whether you're a seasoned classical fan or discovering this repertoire for the first time, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of music and inspiration.
Featuring
Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
Daniel Grimwood (piano)
Programme
Francis Poulenc – Sonata for Four Hands
Camille Saint-Saëns – Carnival of the Animals (arranged for piano four hands)
Friday 27 Feb 26
St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES
£10, £20, £30Friday 27th February 2026, 8:00PM - 9:00PM
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