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St Ann's Church
St Ann Street
St Ann's Square
Manchester
M2 7LF
England
Tickets
Prices: £20, £30, £40, £45
Booking line: 0333 666 33 66
Book Tickets
Programme
Edvard Grieg – Wedding Day at Troldhaugen
Franz Liszt – Liebesträume no.3, S.541
Sergei Rachmaninov – Prelude in G minor, Op.23 no.5
Claude Debussy – Suite Bergamasque: III, Clair de lune
Frédéric Chopin – Prelude in D flat 'Raindrop', Op.28 no.15
Frédéric Chopin – Fantasy Impromptu, Op.66
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.14 'Moonlight', Op.27 no.2
George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
Performers
Warren Mailley-Smith – piano
Programme Note
Enjoy a spectacular piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Ann's Church in Manchester. 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 the exceptional concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, the programme also includes many other much-loved works. 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 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 200 performances last year. He has 30 piano concertos in his repertoire, having made his concerto debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Note - VIP tickets (2 available per concert) - Includes a glass of Prosecco, front-row seating, a signed CD, fast-track queue access, and an exclusive 5-minute chat before the concert or during the interval.
