Gershwin and Moonlight | Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)

After the festivities have subsided and you've had about as much seasonal music and turkey as you can take – head over to St James's Church Piccadilly . Virtuoso pianist Warren Mailley-Smith will be entertaining his audience with an upbeat programme that is both restful and refreshingly stimulating. This is just the place to put down your sales shopping, gather your thoughts, and renew your emotional energy in time for New Years Eve! With a conveniently early start time, you’ll still be able to make your evening drinks and dinner plans and not miss a second of the performance.

Award-winning British pianist Warren Mailley-Smith has developed a large following across the UK thanks to his effortless technique and charismatic charm. One of his most extraordinary achievements was performing the complete solo works (3.5 million notes) of Frederick Chopin from memory. He has played many times for the Royal Family, has performed with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, at Carnegie Hall in New York and the Wigmore Hall in London. One of his CDs has been featured as Classic FM's CD of the Week when he was described as "Stunning!" His exceptional talent and a self-deprecating sense of humour, combined with his formidable technical skill and mature musicality, make him a favourite with audiences and venue staff alike.