Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight at Bristol Cathedral, Bristol on Saturday 11th October 2025

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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Add to my Calendar 11-10-2025 19:30 11-10-2025 21:30 36 Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight Experience an enchanting evening of classical music bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight set in the awe-inspiring beauty of Bristol Cathedral. This  recital offers a rare chance to enjoy iconic piano works in a setting that heightens their emotional power and timeless elegance.At the heart of the programme is Beethoven’s hauntingly beautiful Moonlight Sonata, a masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its emotional depth and melodic genius. Performed by renowned concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith,  it’s the perfect addition to your weekend plans. There are many good bars and restaurants nearby to complete your night. Warren Mailley-Smith has developed a large following across the UK, with audiences warming to his outstanding pianism, effortless technique and charismatic charm. He made waves in the music world in 2015 through his extraordinary achievement of performing the complete solo works of Chopin from memory. His career has taken him all over the world, with solo performances in Australia, Europe and most recently solo tours in China and the USA. He has given acclaimed solo recitals at The Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall and has performed for the British Royal Family on numerous occasions. One of the busiest concert pianists of his generation and gave over 100 solo performances in 2022. He has 30 piano concertos in his repertoire, having made his concerto debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Bristol Cathedral, Bristol DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Bristol Cathedral
College Green
Bristol
BS1 5TJ
England

Saturday 11th October 2025
7:30 PM

Programme

Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.14 'Moonlight', Op.27 no.2
Frédéric Chopin – Nocturne in C sharp minor, B.49
Frédéric Chopin – Fantaisie-impromptu in C sharp minor, Op.66
Frédéric Chopin – Ballade no.1 in G minor, Op.23
Franz Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody no.2 in C sharp minor, S.244/2
~ Interval ~
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.8 in C minor 'Pathétique', Op.13
Franz Liszt – Three Concert Etudes: III, Un sospiro
Claude Debussy – Suite Bergamasque: III, Clair de lune
Sergei Rachmaninov – Prelude in C sharp minor, Op.3 no.2
George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue

Performers

Warren Mailley-Smith – piano

Programme Note

Experience an enchanting evening of classical music bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight set in the awe-inspiring beauty of Bristol Cathedral. This recital offers a rare chance to enjoy iconic piano works in a setting that heightens their emotional power and timeless elegance.

At the heart of the programme is Beethoven’s hauntingly beautiful Moonlight Sonata, a masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its emotional depth and melodic genius. Performed by renowned concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, it’s the perfect addition to your weekend plans. There are many good bars and restaurants nearby to complete your night.

Warren Mailley-Smith has developed a large following across the UK, with audiences warming to his outstanding pianism, effortless technique and charismatic charm. He made waves in the music world in 2015 through his extraordinary achievement of performing the complete solo works of Chopin from memory. His career has taken him all over the world, with solo performances in Australia, Europe and most recently solo tours in China and the USA. He has given acclaimed solo recitals at The Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall and has performed for the British Royal Family on numerous occasions. One of the busiest concert pianists of his generation and gave over 100 solo performances in 2022. He has 30 piano concertos in his repertoire, having made his concerto debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

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