“A musical and visual experience unlike any other…” Union ChapelSix hundred candles, a grand piano and some of the most beautiful music written for film. Pianist and composer Okiem opens Boisdale's Christmas season with his candlelight concert, combining his own cinematic classical compositions with well-loved film themes, popular songs and Christmas favourites.
Okiem has spent much of his career working across classical and popular music, touring with Leona Lewis and Tinie Tempah and opening for John Legend. His debut album XIRO introduced his distinctive combination of piano, orchestral arrangements and synthesiser textures, drawing comparisons with Ludovico Einaudi and Ólafur Arnalds. He followed it with The Golden Circle and made his Royal Albert Hall debut in 2024, performing his original compositions.
The programme includes Hans Zimmer's "Time" from Inception, Craig Armstrong's "Glasgow Love Theme" from Love Actually, "Can't Help Falling in Love" and Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah", alongside Christmas favourites. With the stage illuminated by 600 candles, the music moves between delicate solo piano passages and richly layered arrangements.
An excellent way to begin December at Boisdale of Canary Wharf, with dinner, fine wines and whisky accompanying a concert that brings together film music, contemporary classical piano and Christmas.
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Perched elegantly above Cabot Square, Boisdale of Canary Wharf offers a multi-dimensional experience across two floors. With Jools Holland as Patron of Music, it is celebrated for its dedication to live performances, with daily live music creating the perfect ambience in the second-floor restaurant.
The venue features a refined restaurant, four exclusive private dining rooms, the distinguished 1st floor bar, an extensive whisky and wine selection, a sophisticated Cigar Lounge and an inviting Heated Garden Terrace - making it a haven for discerning patrons seeking the finest in dining, music and atmosphere. On weekends, the vibrant first-floor bar and terrace come to life with DJ Nights, adding another dimension to the Boisdale experience.
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Boisdale Restaurants (Canary Wharf), City of London Dry Cleaning, Cabot Square, London, E14 4QT, United Kingdom
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