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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 John-Paul Ekins, 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 Polonaises, Ballades 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 7:40pm, ahead of the 8:00pm 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
John Paul Ekins (piano)
Programme
Chopin - Étude Op.10/3 in È “Tristesse’
Chopin - Polonaise Op.40/1 in A
Chopin - Polonaise Op.40/2 in C Minor
Chopin - Étude Op.10/12 “Revolutionary”
Chopin - Nocturne Op.27/1 in C# Minor
Chopin - Berceuse Op.57 in Db
Chopin - Ballade Op.23 in G Minor
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 Polonaises, Ballades 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 7:40pm, ahead of the 8:00pm 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
John Paul Ekins (piano)
Programme
Chopin - Étude Op.10/3 in È “Tristesse’
Chopin - Polonaise Op.40/1 in A
Chopin - Polonaise Op.40/2 in C Minor
Chopin - Étude Op.10/12 “Revolutionary”
Chopin - Nocturne Op.27/1 in C# Minor
Chopin - Berceuse Op.57 in Db
Chopin - Ballade Op.23 in G Minor
Monday 28 Dec 26
St James Church, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL
8pm, £22 - £50
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