Located in the heart of Covent Garden, just off the famous piazza, St Paul’s Church is one of London’s most distinctive historic buildings. Designed by the celebrated architect Inigo Jones, it is admired for its elegant classical proportions and monumental portico. The church is also widely known as the Actors’ Church, reflecting its centuries-long association with the theatrical world of London’s West End. With its distinguished architecture, theatrical heritage and varied programme of music and performance, St Paul’s Covent Garden offers a venue with a character quite unlike that of a conventional concert hall. Its combination of historic surroundings, cultural associations and intimate garden setting makes it a memorable destination in London’s West End.
Music from the Movies by Candlelight
St Paul's Church Covent Garden,
London, Great Britain
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6 PM
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Important Info
Type: Classical Concert
City: London, Great Britain
Starts at: 18:00
Duration:
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Overview
Experience cinematic magic as the Piccadilly Sinfonietta brings John Williams’s most iconic film scores to life in a mesmerizing candlelit concert. From Star Wars to Harry Potter, let adventure, wonder and suspense unfold under flickering flame.Under the warm glow of hundreds of candles, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta transports audiences across legendary film worlds with the genius of John Williams. The opening fanfare of Star Wars evokes the vastness of the galaxy at war, while Indiana Jones’s whip-cracking themes conjure sun-drenched ruins and daring escapades. Dark, undulating strings summon the lurking menace of Jaws, then billowing brass and sweeping orchestral swells unleash the primeval grandeur of Jurassic Park. Schindler’s List’s poignant violin solos trace lines of hope amid adversity; E.T.’s tender melodies rekindle childlike wonder; spellbinding motifs from Harry Potter shimmer in candlelight; and Superman’s triumphant brass wings spread in a final, heroic flourish. Performed by an ensemble of Britain’s finest virtuosi in the intimate candlelit setting of St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, this concert celebrates a lifetime of musical storytelling.
Venue Info
St Paul's Church Covent Garden - London
Bedford Street
Bedford Street
Important Info
Type: Classical Concert
City: London, Great Britain
Starts at: 18:00
Duration:
