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Chichester Cathedral
The Royal Chantry
Canon Lane
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 1PX
England
Tickets
Prices: £20, £30, £40, £45
Booking line: 0333 666 4466
Book Tickets
Programme
Johann Sebastian Bach – Goldberg Variations: Aria
George Gershwin – The man I love
Edvard Grieg – Wedding Day at Troldhaugen
Frédéric Chopin – Nocturne in E flat major, Op.9 no.2
Franz Liszt – Liebesträume no.3, S.541
Sergei Rachmaninov – Liebeslied
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.14 'Moonlight', Op.27 no.2
Claude Debussy – Suite Bergamasque: III, Clair de lune
Sergey Prokofiev – Romeo and Juliet: Dance of the Montagues and the Capulets
Robert Schumann – Romance in F sharp major, Op.28 no.2
George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
Performers
Simon Watterton – Piano
Programme Note
Celebrate Valentine’s night with an unforgettable evening of music in the stunning, candlelit setting of Chichester Cathedral. This special concert features an exquisite programme of romantic piano masterpieces, performed by acclaimed British pianist Simon Watterton, renowned for his expressive touch and captivating artistry.
This exceptional programme ranges from the tender beauty of Chopin’s Nocturne in E-flat to the passionate longing of Liszt’s Liebestraum No. 3, and the sweeping drama of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. At its emotional heart lies Beethoven’s iconic Moonlight Sonata, a timeless work full of intimacy, intensity, and poetic depth.
Also featured are beloved pieces by Debussy, Grieg, Schumann, Rachmaninov, and Prokofiev, each offering a different expression of romance, reflection, or joy. With the soft glow of candlelight and the breathtaking acoustics of Chichester Cathedral, this is the perfect way to celebrate love—whether with a partner, friends, or simply your love for beautiful music.
With candlelight, world-class music, and one of the South’s most romantic venues, this magical concert is the perfect centrepiece to your Valentine’s celebration.
