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Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas by Candlelight
Bask in the warm glow of candlelight this Christmas within the stunning surroundings of St James’s Church, Piccadilly, a truly magical setting for a Christmas celebration of sublime piano music.
Acclaimed concert pianist Tyler Hay presents a sparkling festive programme blending much-loved classical and romantic masterpieces with seasonal favourites. From the poetic intimacy of Chopin’s nocturnes to the dazzling brilliance of Liszt, Debussy’s moonlit magic, and the jazz-infused flair of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, this enchanting evening will also include special Christmas-inspired pieces to capture the joy and wonder of the season.
Whether you are a seasoned music lover or looking for a heart-warming way to celebrate the holidays, this candlelit concert promises to be an uplifting and unforgettable experience in one of the capital’s most enchanting spaces. Surrounded by the festive buzz of Piccadilly’s restaurants and bars, your evening can continue in perfect seasonal style.
Featuring
Tyler Hay – piano
Programme
Chopin – Fantasie Impromptu
Chopin – Nocturne in E flat
Chopin – Revolutionary Etude
Chopin – Waltz in C sharp minor
Chopin – Polonaise in A flat
Liszt – La Campanella
Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2
Debussy – Clair de Lune
Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
About Tyler Hay
Tyler Hay was born in 1994 and first showed a prodigious talent for the piano when he won the Dennis Loveland Award in Kent for his performance of Liszt’s Mephisto Waltz No. 1 at the age of 11. He gained a place to study at the Purcell School in 2007 under Tessa Nicholson, before continuing at the Royal Northern College of Music with Graham Scott and Frank Wibaut, and later at the Royal College of Music with Niel Immelman and Gordon Fergus-Thompson.
Acclaimed concert pianist Tyler Hay presents a sparkling festive programme blending much-loved classical and romantic masterpieces with seasonal favourites. From the poetic intimacy of Chopin’s nocturnes to the dazzling brilliance of Liszt, Debussy’s moonlit magic, and the jazz-infused flair of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, this enchanting evening will also include special Christmas-inspired pieces to capture the joy and wonder of the season.
Whether you are a seasoned music lover or looking for a heart-warming way to celebrate the holidays, this candlelit concert promises to be an uplifting and unforgettable experience in one of the capital’s most enchanting spaces. Surrounded by the festive buzz of Piccadilly’s restaurants and bars, your evening can continue in perfect seasonal style.
Featuring
Tyler Hay – piano
Programme
Chopin – Fantasie Impromptu
Chopin – Nocturne in E flat
Chopin – Revolutionary Etude
Chopin – Waltz in C sharp minor
Chopin – Polonaise in A flat
Liszt – La Campanella
Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2
Debussy – Clair de Lune
Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
About Tyler Hay
Tyler Hay was born in 1994 and first showed a prodigious talent for the piano when he won the Dennis Loveland Award in Kent for his performance of Liszt’s Mephisto Waltz No. 1 at the age of 11. He gained a place to study at the Purcell School in 2007 under Tessa Nicholson, before continuing at the Royal Northern College of Music with Graham Scott and Frank Wibaut, and later at the Royal College of Music with Niel Immelman and Gordon Fergus-Thompson.
Tuesday 2 December
St James Church Piccadilly, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL
£22-£488pm-9pm
Tues 2nd Dec 2025
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