Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight

Start: Friday, October 6, 2023 8:00PM
End: Friday, October 6, 2023 9:00PM

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening with a breathtaking programme of Chopin's piano masterpieces in the stunning candlelit setting of St Mary Le Strand in the heart of London. Featuring leading UK concert pianist, Luca Lione, this will be a musical experience to remember! Also included will be a complimentary champagne reception from 30mins before the 8pm start. There are also plenty of bars and restaurants nearby to complete your night. Pianist Luca Lione Programme Prelude op. 28 no. 15 (Raindrop) Polanaise-Fantaisie op. 61 Nocturnes op. 48 no. 1 and no. 2N octurne op. 62 no. 1 Andante Spianato et Grande Polonaise Brilliante Op. 22 About our pianist Luca Lione obtained a first class degree at the “S. Giacomantonio “of Cosenza with the highest marks and honors and in July 2017, he concluded two years of study at the Conservatory” C. G. da Venosa ”of Potenza under the guidance of Vincenzo Marrone d’Alberti. Luca Lione has performed in several Italian and foreign cities, including the Keiros Theatre in Rome, the Torlonia Theatre in Palermo and the Consulate General of the Netherlands in Antwerp. In 2016 he was invited by the “Spirito Nuovo Venezia” association to perform at the prestigious “Casinò” in Venice, as well as the residence of the great German composer R. Wagner, to great acclaim. In February 2017 he played in Germany and thanks to the sponsorship of the Lions of Tuttlingen (Freiburg), he performed at the prestigious castle of the barons Von Ezberg in Mühlheim an der Donau, enjoying great success. He made his debut at the Gläserner Saal of the prestigious Wiener Musikverein in Vienna as the winner of the First Prize at the gran prize virtuoso Vienna 2018. Among more recent concerts Luca made his debut at the Palatine Chapel of the Royal Palace of Caserta, as well as with the orchestra Roma3 Orchestra at the Theater of Villa Torlonia, performing Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto. He also played Potenza Conservatory with the Federiciana Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by M. Carlo Franceschi. Luca has won many prizes including the Grand Prize Virtuoso in Vienna in 2018.