Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of music and elegance, as renowned concert pianist Daniel Grimwood performs a breathtaking programme of Chopin's piano masterpieces in the candlelit splendour of St Mary Le Strand on the church's brand new Steinway model B grand piano.  Located in the heart of London, the church is a hidden architectural gem, a magical setting that perfectly complements the romantic brilliance of Chopin's music. 

Frédéric Chopin is celebrated as one of the greatest piano composers in history-a poet of the piano whose works are rich in emotion, nuance, and technical brilliance. His music, full of passion and elegance, continues to enchant listeners around the world. Experiencing it live, in such a historically and acoustically rich setting, is a rare and unforgettable treat.

Begin your evening with a complimentary champagne reception served from 7:40pm, before the performance begins at 8:00pm. Surrounded by some of London's finest bars and restaurants, this is the perfect way to start your weekend in style.

Featuring
Daniel Grimwood (piano)

Programme (All Chopin)

Preludes (include Raindrop Prelude)

A selection of Etudes (include Revolutionary Etude)

Nocturne

Berceuse

Sonata no 3

Daniel Grimwood

Daniel Grimwood is best known as a world-leading exponent of 19^thcentury virtuosic piano repertoire. Received with critical acclaim, Grimwood's recordings and performances of the music of Adolph von Henselt mark him out as a unique voice amongst his generation of pianists. His recording of Henselt's Complete Etudes garnered "instant classic status" by Gramophone Magazine, which also named it piano release of 2023.

In 2023 Daniel was invited to open the 34th Season of the highly prestigious Husum Piano Festival in Germany, with a concert of works including Field, Blumenfeld, Liszt, William Sterndale Bennet, Henselt and his own transcription of Purcell's Chacony. He returned to Husum in 2025 to perform works by Josepha von Fladt, Henselt, Carl Baermann Junior, Amy Beach, Eduard Schütt and Widor.

His discs of Liszt and Chopin, performed on an 1851 Erard piano, received a unanimous chorus of praise from the press; the Liszt album was Daily Telegraph CD of the week and Editor's Choice in Gramophone Magazine. 

Daniel has performed at many of the world's leading concert halls, including the Wigmore Hall, Symphony Hall Birmingham, the Rachmaninoff Hall in Moscow, as well as venues in Germany, Austria, Italy, The Netherlands, Slovenia, Estonia, Taiwan, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Lebanon, Oman and Australia.

In demand for his thoughtful, innovative, and ingenious programming, Daniel enjoys a busy solo and chamber music career, and alongside Joseph Wolfe and Jonathan Ayling is a founding member of the Tier3 Piano Trio and the Paddock Wood Proms.

Daniel's dynamic mastery of the piano is combined with a laser-like curiosity about composers, and historical performance practice. A highly informative and entertaining speaker, Daniel has thrilled audiences with his lecture/recital programmes.

He is currently a Research Associate at the University of York, specialising in 19^thCentury Performance Practice. Daniel's award-winning Urtext edition of the Adolph von Henselt Etudes is published by Edition Peters and his book about the Etudes of Adolph von Henselt has been met with enthusiasm. Daniel regularly performs on live broadcasts on BBC Radio 3, and has been featured in BBC Four's TV documentary series "Revolution and Romance".

His musical interest started as a 3-year-old playing the next-door neighbour's piano in Kent, and by the age of 7 he was performing in front of audiences. His training continued with Graham Fitch at the Purcell School, where he also studied violin, viola and composition, giving him a broad appreciation of classical music, and later with Vladimir Ovchinnikov and Peter Feuchtwanger.