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Details
St Giles' Cathedral
High Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1RE
Scotland
Tickets
Prices: £35, £25, £19, £15
Booking line: 0333 344 6250
Book Tickets
Programme
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.3 in C major, Op.2 no.3
Frédéric Chopin – Andante spianato et Grande polonaise brillante, Op.22
Franz Schubert – Fantasy in C major 'Wanderer', D.760
Franz Schubert – Four Impromptus, D.899
Performers
Warren Mailley-Smith – piano
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Programme Note
St Giles Cathedral plays host to the inaugural Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series. This exciting and prestigious new concert series will feature all 32 of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas throughout 2024. Featuring exceptional performances from leading UK and international pianists, these concerts will be an unrivalled opportunity to enjoy some of the world's greatest piano repertoire, as curated by our guest performers. Set in the stunning candlelit venue of St Giles Cathedral, with it's newly installed Steinway Grand Piano, this will be a musical experience to remember! St Giles is situated in the heart of the Royal Mile with many bars and restaurants nearby to complete your evening.
Pianist 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.
