Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight at Manchester Cathedral, Manchester on Saturday 22nd July 2023

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Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight

Add to my Calendar 22-07-2023 15:00 22-07-2023 17:00 36 Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight Renowned British concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, performs a selection of sensational classical and romantic works for solo piano. Treat yourself and your friends/family to an afternoon of outstanding music in the beautiful setting of Manchester Cathedral. In 2016 Warren Mailley-Smith became the first British pianist to perform Chopin's complete works for solo piano from memory in a series of 11 recitals at St John's Smith Square. Hailed by the critics as an "epic achievement", Mailley-Smith will repeat the series at several venues in 2022-2024. 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 performances last year. Manchester Cathedral, Manchester DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Manchester Cathedral
Victoria Street
Manchester
M3 1SX
England

Saturday 22nd July 2023
3:00 PM

Programme

Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.14 'Moonlight', Op.27 no.2
George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue for piano solo
Sergei Rachmaninov – Prelude in C sharp minor, Op.3 no.2
Claude Debussy – Claire de lune (arr. flute and strings)
Franz Liszt – Three Concert Etudes: III, Un sospiro
Frédéric Chopin – Fantaisie-impromptu in C sharp minor, Op.66

Performers

Warren Mailley-Smith – piano

Programme Note

Renowned British concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, performs a selection of sensational classical and romantic works for solo piano. Treat yourself and your friends/family to an afternoon of outstanding music in the beautiful setting of Manchester Cathedral.

In 2016 Warren Mailley-Smith became the first British pianist to perform Chopin's complete works for solo piano from memory in a series of 11 recitals at St John's Smith Square. Hailed by the critics as an "epic achievement", Mailley-Smith will repeat the series at several venues in 2022-2024. 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 performances last year.

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