Nutracker Suite and Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto at Christmas

Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set within the awe-inspiring surroundings of St…

This seasonal programme brings together two works from the classical repertoire. The Nutcracker Suite was drawn by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky from his ballet of the same name, while Sergei Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2 was completed in 1901 and remains one of his best-known works for piano and orchestra.

The concert is presented as a festive-season event, with the setting described as lit by candles inside the church. It is a Christmas evening of classical music rather than a tribute to any other artist, and it suits those who want seasonal repertoire performed in a historic church.

St Paul's Church in Covent Garden hosts concerts and shows in London, and this programme takes place there as part of its Christmas calendar.