St John’s Smith Square is a unique concert venue: the only Baroque concert hall in the UK, historical, superb acoustic, beautiful interior and the convenience of its own bar and restaurant in the crypt offering concert goers maximum convenience for the perfect evening out.
The virtuoso British pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, presents the fifth of eleven concerts in his remarkable complete Chopin cycle in which he will perform all Chopin’s 200+ piano solo works, from memory. Glowing reviews so far: " .. triumphantly confirmed Mailley-Smith’s Chopin credentials .. formidable technique .. breathtaking command of dynamic gradations .. wholly exceptional .. This quite memorable recital was justly rewarded with a spontaneous standing ovation .. brilliant account of the youthful G sharp minor .. atmospheric performance of the Opus 72/1 Nocturne, marked by a beautifully played remote accompaniment and effortless drifts of decoration .. .. subtle, atmospheric performance of the Opus 72/1 Nocturne .. elegant tone and emotional refinement ..' - Classical Source. '.. assured technique .. In Warren's hands each (Etude)was a minor miracle, sensitively rendered and deftly delivered .. overall result was exceptionally engaging and intense.' - The Cross-Eyed Pianist. '.. intensely poetic: under his sensitive touch the music grew and ramified persuasively .. the Mazurkas themselves emerged pristine: he caught the sweet artlessness and abrupt mood-changes to a T..' The Independent.
This outstanding pianist is a favourite with London audiences and venues alike. Warren has played for the British Royal Family on many occasions and has given acclaimed solo recitals at Carnegie and Wigmore Halls as well as performing with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
This concert features a stark contrast between the tranquillity and beauty of the Nocturne form with the drama and intensity of Chopin's impassioned Sonata No 2. The chronological thread of his mazurkas is continued from previous concerts and a variety of other notable works are included in this evening's programme.
So come and indulge yourself with a spectacular evening of uplifting music at St John's Smith Square, performed by this exceptional pianist.