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Rachmaninov by Candlelight

Add to my Calendar 16-04-2026 20:00 16-04-2026 22:00 36 Rachmaninov by Candlelight Experience an enchanting evening of piano music, illuminated by candlelight, in the stunning Baroque surroundings of St Mary le Strand. This intimate and atmospheric concert offers a rare chance to hear some of the most compelling and expressive works in the late-Romantic piano repertoire. Acclaimed concert pianist Martin Cousin takes centre stage with a programme that showcases the brilliance and emotional depth of Sergei Rachmaninov. The evening features a selection of the composer’s celebrated Preludes Op. 23—a set rich in colour, contrast, and poetic intensity—culminating in the masterful Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42, one of Rachmaninov’s most sophisticated and imaginative creations.Adding a delightful touch of virtuosity and charm, Cousin also performs Rachmaninov’s electrifying arrangement of Mussorgsky’s Gopak from Sorochinsky Fair, a vibrant and folk-infused showpiece that brings the programme to a spirited close.  Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of Romantic piano music or discovering these works for the first time, this candlelit concert promises an immersive and unforgettable musical experience in one of London’s most inspiring venues.  St Mary Le Strand Church, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Mary Le Strand Church
Strand
The Strand
London
WC2R 1ES
England

Programme

Sergei Rachmaninov – 10 Preludes, Op.23
Modest Mussorgsky – Sorochinsky Fair
Sergei Rachmaninov – Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op.42

Performers

Martin Cousin – piano

Programme Note

Experience an enchanting evening of piano music, illuminated by candlelight, in the stunning Baroque surroundings of St Mary le Strand. This intimate and atmospheric concert offers a rare chance to hear some of the most compelling and expressive works in the late-Romantic piano repertoire.

Acclaimed concert pianist Martin Cousin takes centre stage with a programme that showcases the brilliance and emotional depth of Sergei Rachmaninov. The evening features a selection of the composer’s celebrated Preludes Op. 23—a set rich in colour, contrast, and poetic intensity—culminating in the masterful Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42, one of Rachmaninov’s most sophisticated and imaginative creations.
Adding a delightful touch of virtuosity and charm, Cousin also performs Rachmaninov’s electrifying arrangement of Mussorgsky’s Gopak from Sorochinsky Fair, a vibrant and folk-infused showpiece that brings the programme to a spirited close. 

Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of Romantic piano music or discovering these works for the first time, this candlelit concert promises an immersive and unforgettable musical experience in one of London’s most inspiring venues.
 

Rachmaninov by Candlelight

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