Chopin by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh on Saturday 22nd June 2024

Chopin by Candlelight

Add to my Calendar 22-06-2024 18:15 22-06-2024 20:15 36 Chopin by Candlelight Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. Renowned British concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, will perform an outstanding selection of Frederic Chopin's finest piano works in what is sure to be a musical evening to rememberWarren 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. 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.   Warren’s growing discography has made an impact on critics, broadcasters and the public alike. His recordings have been featured by Classic FM as CD of the Week and his recordings are featured regularly on Classic FM and the BBC.  He is currently recording the complete works of Chopin over a 4-year period for a 12-disc set for Sleeveless Records. Warren studied with some of the world’s leading pedagogues, including Peter Feuchtwanger, Ronald Smith and John Barstow at The Royal College Of Music. St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Giles' Cathedral
High Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1RE
Scotland

Saturday 22nd June 2024
6:15 PM

Tickets

Prices: £35, £25, £19, £15
Booking line: 03336663366
Book Tickets

Programme

Frédéric Chopin – Ballade no.1 in G minor, Op.23
Frédéric Chopin – Waltz in E-flat major, B.133
Frédéric Chopin – Waltz in E minor, B.56
Frédéric Chopin – Polonaise in A major 'Military', Op.40 no.1
Frédéric Chopin – Scherzo no.2 in B flat minor, Op.31
Frédéric Chopin – Nocturne in B flat minor, Op.9 no.1
Frédéric Chopin – Prelude in D flat 'Raindrop', Op.28 no.15
Frédéric Chopin – Berceuse, Op.57

Performers

Warren Mailley-Smith – piano

Programme Note

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. Renowned British concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, will perform an outstanding selection of Frederic Chopin's finest piano works in what is sure to be a musical evening to remember

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. 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. Warren’s growing discography has made an impact on critics, broadcasters and the public alike. His recordings have been featured by Classic FM as CD of the Week and his recordings are featured regularly on Classic FM and the BBC. He is currently recording the complete works of Chopin over a 4-year period for a 12-disc set for Sleeveless Records. Warren studied with some of the world’s leading pedagogues, including Peter Feuchtwanger, Ronald Smith and John Barstow at The Royal College Of Music.

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