Virtuoso Piano by Candlelight - feat. Flight of the Bumblebee

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of virtuosic piano music performed by the internationally acclaimed concert pianist Andrew Zolinsky. Held in the stunning, candlelit surroundings of St Mary le Strand, one of London’s most beautiful Baroque churches, this concert promises a thrilling and atmospheric musical experience.

The programme showcases masterworks of the Romantic repertoire—from the fiery brilliance of Scriabin’s études and Rachmaninov’s iconic preludes, to the lyrical poetry of Chopin and the dazzling virtuosity of Liszt. A feast of colour, passion, and technical brilliance awaits.

With a wealth of restaurants and bars just moments away, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a complete and memorable evening in the heart of London.

Featuring
Andrew Zolinsky (piano)

Programme
Scriabin — Étude in C-sharp minor, Op. 2 No. 1
Scriabin — Étude in D-sharp minor, Op. 8 No. 12
Rimsky-Korsakov / Rachmaninov — Flight of the Bumblebee
Rachmaninov — Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 3 No. 2
Rachmaninov — Prelude in G major, Op. 32 No. 5
Rachmaninov — Prelude in G minor, Op. 23 No. 5
Chopin — Nocturne in B major, Op. 32 No. 1
Chopin — Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 31
Liszt — Liebestraum No. 3
Liszt — Mephisto Waltz No. 1

Andrew Zolinsky’s unique style of programming and his individual interpretations have secured worldwide performances at many prestigious venues and festivals. His work with living composers brings a vivid freshness, energy and passion to his interpretations of music from previous eras. Though a noted performer of contemporary repertoire, Andrew enjoys performing a wide range of music spanning several musical periods. His concerto repertoire includes Beethoven, Chopin, Grieg, Rachmaninoff, Gershwin and Barber, he has performed these composers with major orchestras, including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, London Sinfonietta, Philharmonia Orchestra, London Concert Orchestra and the Orchestre National de Lorraine, and has worked with many distinguished conductors such as Stefan Asbury, Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Martyn Brabbins, Baldur Brönnimann, Diego Masson, Andre De Ridder, David Robertson, Ryan McAdams and Pascal Rophe.