About Dmitri Alexeev
Russian pianist Dmitri Alexeev is one of the world’s most highly regarded artists. His critically acclaimed recitals on the world’s leading concert stages, and concerto appearances with the most prestigious orchestras have secured his position as one of “the most remarkable pianists of the day” (Daily Telegraph).
He has performed in all major concert halls around the world and with all leading orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, Royal Concertgebouw of Amsterdam, the five London orchestras, Orchestre de Parisand the Munich Bavarian Radio Orchestra amongst others. He has worked with conductors such as Ashkenazy, Boulez, Dorati, Gergiev, Giulini, Jansons, Muti, Pappano, Rozhdestvensky, Salonen, Svetlanov, Temirkanov, Tilson Thomas and Klaus Tennstedt amongst many others.
Dmitri Alexeev will play:
Liszt: Variations on a Theme of Bach “Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen”, S.180
Schubert (arr. Liszt): Selection of songs
- Sei mir gegrußt, S.558 No.1
- Aufenthalt, S.560 No.3
- Der Wanderer, S.558 No.11
- Litanei, S.562 No.1
Wagner (arr. Liszt): Isoldens Liebestod from “Tristan und Isolde”, S.447
Chopin: Nocturne, Op.32 No.2
Schumann: Symphonic Etudes, Op.13 & posth.
About Westminster Cathedral Hall
Described on completion as one of the finest meeting rooms in London, this Edwardian hall was designed by Westminster Cathedral architect John Francis Bentley and represents some of his finest work. It has recently been extensively modernised and restored to its original splendour.
The entrance to the Hall is in Ambrosden Avenue, which runs between Victoria Street and Francis Street.
Getting there
By train or underground: Victoria (mainline and underground) and St James’s Park (underground) are both less than 5 minutes walk.
By bus: Nos 11, 24, 211 and 507 buses stop immediately in front of the Cathedral piazza on Victoria Street.
By car: Not recommended due to the new ULEZ charge and the Congestion charge which now operates on Sundays. However to avoid both of these, you can park on the far side of Vauxhall Bridge Road and walk to the Hall down Francis Street, turning left into Ambrosden Avenue (about 5 minutes).
General Information
The Chopin Society UK reserves the right to change artists or programmes due to circumstances beyond their control.
Reception after the concert
After each recital we hold a buffet reception, with a glass of wine or tea or coffee. The artists attend this reception and it’s a great opportunity to meet the performers, talk to other members of the audience and make new friends.
Venues
London is unique in having some of the venues in which Chopin played still available and suitable for recitals – several much as they were when Chopin played in them. See photographs and descriptions of our attractive concert venues.
Tickets
- Prices vary and are listed under each event, so please check the particular recital you wish to attend.
- Members get into concerts at Westminster Cathedral Hall free. There is usually a charge for other events. Members are welcome to bring guests. All concerts must be booked in advance. Booking forms will be mailed to members and will also be available online. Members enjoy priority booking.
- Guests should check seat availability with the Secretary, as demand is expected to be high this year.
- Friends of the Chopin Society get into 3 concerts a year (chosen by the Society) and enjoy priority booking.
- Student tickets are available for some of our events. Students will be required to present a valid student card.
