{"title": "Thursday Lunchtime Concert – violinist Malena Benavent", "start": "2026-11-19T13:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-19T14:00:00Z", "place": "St Mary le Strand", "address": "Strand, WC2R 1ES London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/chamber-music"], "description": "A lunchtime violin recital at the church St Mary le Strand, part of its Lunchtime Concerts series. It features Malena Benavent Gimeno, a violinist from València, Spain, based in London, who has performed with orchestras such as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and at venues including the Barbican Centre and Cadogan Hall. She is joined by Mar, a Spanish-Japanese collaborative pianist based in London. The programme comprises Prokofiev's Solo Violin Sonata in D Major, Op. 115, and Beethoven's Violin Sonata No. 9 'Kreutzer' in A Major.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/thursday-lunchtime-concert-violinist-malena-benavent-47735/", "official_url": "https://stmarylestrand.com/event/thursday-lunchtime-concert-malena-benavent/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6b9449024b3e326c1c12a441f940c73adb2451edadd0697ab11f925f5abc3391-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-19T13:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-19T14:00:00Z", "place": "St Mary le Strand", "address": "Strand, WC2R 1ES London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Thursday Lunchtime Concert – Aron Tian, Michelle Téibo, Yuyao Qu", "start": "2026-11-12T13:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-12T14:00:00Z", "place": "St Mary le Strand", "address": "Strand, WC2R 1ES London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical"], "description": "A lunchtime classical concert at St Mary le Strand, part of the church's Lunchtime Concerts series, lasting one hour. It features young musicians Aaron Tian on violin and piano, soprano Michelle Téibo and pianist Yuyao Qu. The programme spans Beethoven sonatas for piano and violin, songs by Fauré, Quilter, Mahler and Handel, Szymanowski's La fontaine d'Aréthuse and Milstein's Paganiniana. Aaron Tian and Michelle Téibo both study at the Royal College of Music Junior Department and are pupils at Eltham College.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/thursday-lunchtime-concert-aron-tian-michelle-teibo-yuyao-qu-65316/", "official_url": "https://stmarylestrand.com/event/thursday-lunchtime-concert-violin-soprano-piano/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fd848ca55775433be63438f83db4c3de5c32a2da77c9401a908752e11eafff88-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Sara Trickey/Ivana Gavrić – violin and piano recital", "start": "2026-11-11T19:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-11T20:45:00Z", "place": "St Mary le Strand", "address": "Strand, WC2R 1ES London", "price": "USD 22.38", "price_from": "22.38", "price_to": "22.38", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/chamber-music"], "description": "A violin and piano recital by Sara Trickey and Ivana Gavrić held at St Mary le Strand in London. The duo presents a programme of music for violin and piano. 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The acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta, joined by celebrated pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, performs Beethoven's much-loved Piano Concerto No. 3, alongside Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik. Founded in 2017, the ensemble of some of the country's finest classical musicians gives over 200 performances a year under the artistic direction of Warren Mailley-Smith. VIP tickets include a glass of Prosecco, front-row seats, a signed CD and a short exclusive chat.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/beethoven-piano-concertos-by-candlelight-47733/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/33ae0b91c01f847fb4115e405d714fe54fcf206ad8ef5f3700c66fcf5071e7a8-2000.webp"}, {"title": "RCM at St Mary Abbots Church", "start": "2026-11-13T13:05:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Royal College of Music Museum", "address": "", "price": "Free, no ticket required", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/chamber-music"], "description": "A lunchtime concert of chamber music performed by Royal College of Music musicians at St Mary Abbots Church in Kensington. The varied programme includes Rebecca Clarke's Two pieces for viola and cello, Debussy's Estampes L108, Kenji Sakai's Piano Sonata no 1 'quinta essentia', and Prokofiev's Flute Sonata op 94. Admission is free and no ticket is required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/rcm-at-st-mary-abbots-church-38283/", "official_url": "https://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/details/?id=3848128", "image": "https://noky.io/images/007c872276856f2f3e86f5c30ec0505a91fe2734e0f3f6ebcb1f6d038d9f8e5d-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Mozart Piano Concertos by Candlelight", "start": "2026-11-20T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-20T19:00:00Z", "place": "St Mary le Strand", "address": "Strand, WC2R 1ES London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical"], "description": "A candlelit classical concert titled 'Mozart Piano Concertos by Candlelight' held in St Mary le Strand, one of London's most stunning and historically rich churches. The concert is part of a series showcasing Mozart's exquisite Piano Concertos alongside other of his masterpieces. It features the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, with a programme of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 13 in C major, K. 415 and Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491. The orchestra performs several hundred times a year across the UK, and nearby restaurants and bars offer a way to round off the evening in one of London's most vibrant cultural quarters.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/mozart-piano-concertos-by-candlelight-47720/", "official_url": "https://stmarylestrand.com/event/mozart-piano-concertos-by-candlelight-18/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/94c2071d8532b64e664a3ab4c952e25533416297c8d980481837b232e2060b21-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Chloe Chua violin; Julien Quentin piano", "start": "2026-11-11T13:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Wigmore Hall", "address": "Wigmore Street 36, W1G 9RG London", "price": "£18 (concessions £16)", "price_from": "18.00", "price_to": "18.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/chamber-music"], "description": "A lunchtime violin and piano recital lasting about an hour without an interval. Singaporean violinist Chloe Chua, not yet 20 and praised for daring virtuosity and a gloriously free spirit, is joined by pianist Julien Quentin. Their programme frames Beethoven's gripping Violin Sonata No. 4 in A minor Op. 23 with Tartini's fiendishly difficult 'Devil's Trill' Sonata and Franz Waxman's heart-warming Carmen Fantasie. It forms part of the Pentatone 25th Anniversary Festival at Wigmore Hall.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/chloe-chua-violin-julien-quentin-piano-66003/", "official_url": "https://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202611111300", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0fd3305f6dbc85544c60cd3e8e2d5216b46b746ba6e66fdac2a18e825a857820-600.webp"}, {"title": "Classical Coffee Mornings at the Royal Albert Hall: Emme Hensel", "start": "2026-11-08T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Royal Albert", "address": "New Cross Road 460, SE14 6TJ London", "price": "£14 (including booking fee)", "price_from": "14.00", "price_to": "14.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/chamber-music"], "description": "A chamber music recital held in the Elgar Room of the Royal Albert Hall as part of the Classical Coffee Mornings series. It features Royal College of Music musician Emme Hensel on flute, performing a varied programme spanning Romantic, Baroque and 20th-century works by Prokofiev, Saint-Saëns, Bach and Morlacchi, ending with the showpiece The Swiss Shepherd. A hot drink and a pastry are included in the ticket price.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/classical-coffee-mornings-at-the-royal-albert-hall-emme-hens-38300/", "official_url": "https://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/details/?id=3872277", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8f613d7fb1bdc26d42878af9450a46f118f723a31c620200304b374cbf2d56bc-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Bach, Beethoven, Ravel and Saint-Saëns", "start": "2026-11-17T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Wigmore Hall", "address": "Wigmore Street 36, W1G 9RG London", "price": "£60 £53 £47 £43 £18", "price_from": "18.00", "price_to": "60.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/chamber-music"], "description": "A chamber music concert pairing violin sonatas with a solo violin piece, lasting about two hours with an interval. The programme is Beethoven's Violin Sonata No. 5 in F 'Spring', Ravel's Violin Sonata No. 2 in G, Bach's Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D minor, and Saint-Saëns's emotionally-charged Violin Sonata No. 1. It is performed by the American violinist Joshua Bell, an honorary CBE recipient who made his concerto debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra 45 years ago, with pianist Peter Dugan. The concert takes place at Wigmore Hall and is supported by the Rubinstein Circle.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/bach-beethoven-ravel-and-saint-saens-66019/", "official_url": "https://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202611171930", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e3468777a8949f300528f879daf0b7eca2b2ad9477514f70b1d70f239fcddec8-600.webp"}, {"title": "Mozart and Moonlight by Candlelight", "start": "2026-11-19T20:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-19T21:00:00Z", "place": "St Mary le Strand", "address": "Strand, WC2R 1ES London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical"], "description": "A candlelit classical music concert in the ornate surroundings of one of London's most historic churches. The Piccadilly Sinfonietta performs works by Mozart, including the Overture to The Marriage of Figaro and Piano Concerto No. 12, with pianist Warren Mailley-Smith playing Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata and soprano Susan Parkes appearing as special guest. The ensemble is celebrated for its virtuosic performances of the baroque, classical, and early romantic repertoire, with over 200 performances each year.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/mozart-and-moonlight-by-candlelight-47719/", "official_url": "https://stmarylestrand.com/event/mozart-and-moonlight-by-candlelight-14/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight", "start": "2026-11-20T20:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-20T21:00:00Z", "place": "St Mary le Strand", "address": "Strand, WC2R 1ES London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/piano"], "description": "A candlelit evening concert of piano masterpieces by Chopin in the heart of London, including works such as the Ballade No. 1, the Raindrop Prelude and the 'Military' Polonaise. It features leading UK concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, who is known for his outstanding pianism and effortless technique. A complimentary champagne reception takes place twenty minutes before the concert begins. The church also has plenty of bars and restaurants nearby to complete the night.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/chopin-champagne-by-candlelight-47721/", "official_url": "https://stmarylestrand.com/event/chopin-champagne-by-candlelight-22/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4a9bfd004999cdc8c3048cf5bf908b27c566c71c0b9f7684caea4a1aa52d9d96-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight", "start": "2026-11-13T20:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-13T21:00:00Z", "place": "St Mary le Strand", "address": "Strand, WC2R 1ES London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/piano"], "description": "Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight is a candlelit piano recital at the church of St Mary le Strand, centred on Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. It is performed by the renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, who has a large following across the UK and in 2015 performed the complete solo works of Chopin from memory. The programme also includes works by Chopin, Liszt, Grieg, Rachmaninov and Debussy, ending with the Moonlight Sonata. The church setting and nearby bars and restaurants make it a full evening out.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/moonlight-sonata-by-candlelight-47734/", "official_url": "https://stmarylestrand.com/event/moonlight-sonata-by-candlelight-33/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/77e2b5c3ea6b587d1d28256bac8f9fc00664c4ad49718f4eaf902aff5580e395-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Lunchtime Recital - Will Jowett (voice) and Lucy Barratt (piano)", "start": "2026-11-12T13:10:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St Pancras Church", "address": "London", "price": "free entry with a suggested donation", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/classical/lieder"], "description": "A lunchtime recital for voice and piano with works by Schubert, Stravinsky, Ravel, Saint-Säens and Ireland. It is presented by the GSMD. Will Jowett sings, with Lucy Barratt at the piano.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/lunchtime-recital-will-jowett-voice-and-lucy-barratt-piano-47778/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}]}