Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas by Candlelight

Celebrate the festive season with an enchanting evening of music, warmth, and elegance, as internationally acclaimed pianist Yuki Negishi 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.Acclaimed pianist Yuki Negishi presents a captivating programme of piano masterpieces, journeying from the haunting Romanticism of Rachmaninoff and Chopin to the shimmering colours of Debussy culminating in Gershwin's exhilarating Rhapsody in Blue. 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.FeaturingYuki Negishi, pianoProgrammeRachmaninoff - Prelude Op.3 No.2 in C sharp minorChopin - Nocturne Op. posth. in C sharp minorChopin - Waltz in A flat Op.42Chopin - Fantasy ImpromptuPrelude - Book 1 No.8 La fille aux cheveux de linDebussy - L'isle joyeuseGershwin - Rhapsody in BlueAbout the artistSteinway Artist Yuki Negishi has established herself as a pianist of rare poetry, passion and virtuosity, equally at home as an adjudicator, educator and researcher, captivating audiences wherever she performs around the world. Yuki has already performed in over 800 concerts in the UK alone, including many of the most important halls and festivals, and regularly performs about 30 concerts a year as recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician in countries such as the Netherlands (Concertgebouw), France, Germany, Switzerland (Tonhalle), Italy (Festival di Londra, Blanc European Festival, Artepiano International Festival), Romania, Japan, China, Bangladesh and the USA. She has been broadcast on BBC Radio 3 (In Tune), Scala Radio, Xray FM, ITV, Channel 4, Dutch, Polish, Romanian and French television and radio.