Virtuoso Piano (feat. flight of the bumblebee)

Experience an unforgettable evening of classical brilliance in the heart of London, as renowned concert pianist Dominic John takes to the stage at St Mary Le Strand—a hidden baroque jewel bathed in the soft glow of candlelight.

This recital showcases a thrilling programme of piano masterworks, from the shimmering delicacy of Moszkowski’s Écintelles to the electrifying drama of Beethoven’s “Appassionata” Sonata. Be transported by the glittering whirlwind of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Flight of the Bumblebee, the fiery passion of Scriabin’s Sonata No. 5, and the exotic splendour of Balakirev’s Islamey—a dazzling showpiece of the Romantic repertoire.

Whether you're a lifelong classical enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this candlelit concert offers a rare opportunity to witness pianistic virtuosity in one of London’s most historic and atmospheric venues. With a wealth of bars and restaurants nearby, your evening can continue in style after the final note fades.

Featuring
Dominic John (piano)

Programme
Moszkowski – Écintelles, Op. 36 No. 6
Beethoven – Sonata in F Minor, Op. 57 “Appassionata”
Rimsky-Korsakov – Flight of the Bumblebee
Scriabin – Sonata No. 5, Op. 53
Balakirev – Islamey (Oriental Fantasy)

Dominic John's pianism has won him won several prizes, including First Prizes in the 22nd Brant International Piano Competition, British Music Society Awards, R.C.M Chappell Gold Medal, a Director's Golden Jubilee Award at the RCM, Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra Young Soloist Competition as well as a laureate of the Corpus Christi, U.S.A. International Competition for Piano and Strings. Performances in this country include the Wigmore Hall, St. John's Smith Square, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Purcell Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Fairfield Hall and the Barbican Hall, St. James’s Palace & Downing Street.  Overseas he has played in America, France, Holland, Japan, Korea and Poland.

He studied at Chethams School of Music, the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music. Concerto performances include Beethoven "Emperor", Brahms No.2, Grieg, Liszt No.1, Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue, Rachmaninov 3rd and Prokofiev 2nd. Of particular note was a performance with Itzhak Perlman, performances of Tchaikovsky First Concerto and Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals with the Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra.