The Grand Tour: Italian Piano Music by Candlelight

Take a summer evening journey through music of elegance, lyricism, and expressive depth in this instalment of The Grand Tour concert series-each event devoted to the musical heritage of a different country, with this concert featuring Italy. Held in the intimate, candlelit surroundings of St Mary le Strand, one of London's most exquisite Baroque churches, this recital offers a captivating exploration of keyboard writing from the 18th to the early 20th century. Italian pianist Luca Lione presents a refined and heartfelt programme that weaves together masterpieces by Scarlatti, Clementi, Chopin, Puccini, and Rendano. From Scarlatti's sparkling sonatas and Clementi's dramatic F-sharp minor Sonata, to the Romantic poetry of Chopin and the delicate charm of Puccini and Rendano, the evening showcases the breadth and beauty of the Italian piano tradition.Enjoy the performance with a complimentary glass of Italian wine and allow the candlelit atmosphere to transport you-whether you are discovering this music for the first time or returning to it as a devoted listener.FeaturingLuca Lione (piano)ProgrammeA. Rendano - Valzer tristeD. Scarlatti - Four Sonatas (selection)F. Chopin - Nocturne Op. 48 No. 1 Barcarolle Op. 60G. Puccini - Piccolo ValzerM. Clementi - Sonata Op. 26 No. 2 in F-sharp minorAbout the ArtistLuca Lione obtained a first class degree at the "S. Giacomantonio "of Cosenza with the highest marks and honors and in July 2017, he concluded two years of study at the Conservatory" C. G. da Venosa "of Potenza under the guidance of Vincenzo Marrone d'Alberti. Luca Lione has performed in several Italian and foreign cities, including the Keiros Theatre in Rome, the Torlonia Theatre in Palermo and the Consulate General of the Netherlands in Antwerp. In 2016 he was invited by the "Spirito Nuovo Venezia" association to perform at the prestigious "Casinò" in Venice, as well as the residence of the great German composer R. Wagner, to great acclaim. In February 2017 he played in Germany and thanks to the sponsorship of the Lions of Tuttlingen (Freiburg), he performed at the prestigious castle of the barons Von Ezberg in Mühlheim an der Donau, enjoying great success. He made his debut at the Gläserner Saal of the prestigious Wiener Musikverein in Vienna as the winner of the First Prize at the gran prize virtuoso Vienna 2018. Among more recent concerts Luca made his debut at the Palatine Chapel of the Royal Palace of Caserta, as well as with the orchestra Roma3 Orchestra at the Theater of Villa Torlonia, performing Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto.