Winter Tales by Candlelight: The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty
Schedule
Fri Dec 20 2024 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Kensington United Reformed Church | London, EN
About this Event
New Year’s Eve, with hundreds of candles and masterpieces by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, is a long-awaited festive event in London that cannot be missed! The atmospheric hall will be filled with the most beautiful sound of your favourite melodies from “The Nutcracker”, “Swan Lake”, and “Sleeping Beauty”. Plunge into this New Year’s Eve with the romantic flickering of candles into the world of fantastic music in the soulful, colourful performance of the extraordinary Mystery Ensemble in an intimate & relaxing atmosphere. Delight for the whole family is guaranteed.
A stunningly emotional and virtuoso performance will bring to life the familiar characters of Tchaikovsky’s famous musical treasures.
Before the concert begins, we invite you to admire the interiors and architectural elements of the hall under flickering candles. Walking through them and immersing yourself in the New Year’s atmosphere is a pleasure!
Our candlelit concerts fill the most extraordinary, atmospheric, breathtaking places all around UK with magic: we give you a unique multi-sensory experience of live music – feel the music with all your senses at the same time!
Mystery Ensemble is a unique group that performs the most actual music. This is the live sound of acoustic string instruments, unique arrangements, virtuoso piano play, spectacular percussion, as well as artistry and drive from young professionals passionate about their work. The orchestra creates a magical mood in the most atmospheric halls.
It’s time to let music into your hearts and live this incredible adventure with Mystery Ensemble!
Don’t miss the chance to purchase tickets to this beautiful, atmospheric, enchanting concert of December for the whole family!
The concert organisers are the creative agency RED EVENTS & Distribution ltd, which makes exceptional cultural events in ancient mansions, on rooftops, in greenhouses and in other most atmospheric venues throughout Great Britain, Europe and other countries. Also in the repertoire – a collection of concerts by candlelight and with complete immersion in the space of video art and sound. Official website: www.redevents.uk.
PERFORMERS
🎻 Mystery Ensemble
The mysterious fleur of the concert will be created by the unique connection between musicians with the surrounding them architecture & lights. Lights installation over the vaults of the 19th-century church and stately pipe organ help the ensemble to transfer the audience into the cryptic world of her majesty’s the music.
ABOUT
Mystery Ensemble is a group of professional musicians performing unique programs on non-standard venues around UK.
Experience outstanding works from different eras, experimental music, tributes, and world soundtracks of films and series, as well as absolutely unique programs and immersive shows. All music presented in author's arrangements. With the possibility of independent choice of the program, unexpected locations, and flexibility of the format, our team of professional musicians is inspired to bring their favorite music to life.
Founded in 2021, our studio of contemporary music has grown rapidly, with over 40 shows in the UK in its first year of performing. Our founder, Almin Alexander, has devoted more than 12 years of his life to the music industry and the development of cultural initiatives around the world, working with many outstanding musicians and musical groups.
The ensemble's repertoire contains an incredible amount of music. Just look at some of the programs so dearly loved by our viewers: these are tribute concerts of such great composers as Ludovico Einaudi, Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Ólafur Arnalds, Joe Hisaishi, or the minimalists' John Cage and David Lang, along with At the same time, the ensemble performs popular soundtracks from sensational TV shows and movies: The Witcher, Wednesday, The Young Pope, Harry Potter, a variety of Disney and Pixar films, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit saga, Spencer, Star Wars and others. There is also the unique music of Enigma, Enya, combined with neoclassical music, or world rock hits, and tributes to the legendary Michael Jackson, Queen and the Beatles. For lovers of the classics, the ensemble collection contains music by W.A. Mozart, J.S. Bach, L.V. Beethoven, R. Wagner, I. Strauss, P.I. Tchaikovsky, S.V. Rachmaninov, and all key composers - classics. And much more. Every month the studio releases new programs and updates the existing repertoire.
For some projects, the team gathers as part of a chamber or small symphony orchestra.
Join us and experience the creative energy and passion that drives our team to bring music to life in unforgettable ways.
PROGRAMME
P. Tchaikovsky - The Four Seasons (arranged for piano, violin and cello): April, June, October, November, December
P. Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker Suite: March, Chinese Dance, Trepak, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Waltz of the Flowers, Pas de deux String Quartet and Piano
P. Tchaikovsky - Children's album: Sweet Dreams, Neapolitan Song
P. Tchaikovsky - Waltz from The Sleeping Beauty Ballet
P. Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake: Scene No.14 (moderato); Scene No.22 Neapolitan Dance
*Please note that the programme is subject to changes
Where is it happening?
Kensington United Reformed Church, Allen Street, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 20.21 to GBP 44.04