Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas

Celebrate the festive season with an enchanting evening of music, warmth, and elegance, as internationally acclaimed pianist Maiko Mori performs a heartwarming programme in the candlelit beauty of St Mary Le Strand, this hidden gem in the heart of London offers the perfect setting for a truly magical Christmas concert.

Performing on the church’s brand new Steinway Model B grand piano, Maiko Mori brings together classical brilliance and winter charm with a captivating mix of masterpieces. From the emotional depth of Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata to the nostalgic Nordic landscapes of Grieg’s Lyric Pieces, and the jazzy sparkle of Gershwin’s Three Preludes and iconic Rhapsody in Blue, this festive recital offers comfort, joy, and virtuosity in equal measure.

Whether you're escaping the holiday bustle or sharing a special night out, this uplifting programme promises a celebration of music and the season’s spirit in one of London’s most atmospheric churches.

Featuring
Maiko Mori, piano

Programme
Gershwin – Three Preludes
Beethoven – Piano Sonata in C minor, Op. 13 “Pathétique”
Grieg – Homesickness, Op. 57 No. 6
Grieg – Homeward, Op. 62 No. 6
Grieg – Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, Op. 65 No. 6
Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue (solo piano version)

About Maiko Mori
Since winning first prize at the Birmingham International Piano Competition in 2002, Maiko Mori has continued to build an international career as one of the outstanding soloists and chamber musicians of her generation. Maiko has enjoyed acclaim at prestigious venues in the UK, Europe and Japan such as Radio France, BBC Radio 3, Cheltenham Festival, the Purcell Room in London, West Road Concert Hall in Cambridge, Kolarac in Belgrade, Serbia and Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Japan, to mention but a few. She made her concerto debut in the UK with the RCM Symphony Orchestra conducted by Vasily Petrenko in 2006. Since then, she has performed with various orchestras internationally. The most recent concerto performance includes Piano Concerto No.3 by Rachmaninoff (Kyoto Concert Hall, Japan) under Tetsuro Ban, and Piano Concerto No.2 by Brahms (St Cyprian's, London, UK), under Levon Parikian.