Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh on Friday 24th September 2021

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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Add to my Calendar 24-09-2021 19:30 24-09-2021 21:30 36 Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight On Friday 24th September 2021 at 7:30pm, in the heart of Edinburgh, the walls of St Giles’ will resound to the music of Beethoven, Chopin, Gershwin and Liszt played by British concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, under the warm flicker of candlelight. Described as 'Stunning' by Classic FM and 'The embodiment of the modern Romantic Concert pianist’ by Musical Opinion, this outstanding pianist is a favourite with audiences and venues alike. Warren Mailley-Smith has performed for the British Royal Family on many occasions and has given acclaimed solo recitals at Carnegie and Wigmore Halls. This evening's concert promises to take the listener on a spell-binding journey of moods and emotions. Audiences will be treated to a programme full of poetry and virtuosic display, from Debussy's Clair de Lune, to Liszt's La Campanella in addition to a number of celebrated works by Chopin. The evening concludes with Gershwin's ever-popular Rhapsody in Blue, with its powerful melodies, driving rhythms and glittering piano writing in this compelling kaleidoscope of jazz and classical influences.    So why not treat yourself to an autumnal musical treat on and join us for an evening to remember of uplifting music at St Giles Cathedral, performed by this sensational British pianist. BOX OFFICE DETAILS: Tickets   - Unreserved,    £32, £25, £15 Box office – 0333 666 3366 https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cm/e-goeagj  Box office email: info@citymusicpromotions.co.uk      St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Giles' Cathedral
High Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1RE
Scotland

Friday 24th September 2021
7:30 PM

Programme

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 – Grandes études de Paganini, S.141: 3, 'La Campanella'
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.23 in F minor 'Appassionata', Op.57
Franz Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody no.2, S.244/2
Frédéric Chopin – Ballade no.1 in G minor, Op.23
Frédéric Chopin – Fantasy Impromptu, Op.66
Frédéric Chopin – Nocturne no.20 in C sharp minor, Op. posth.
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.14 'Moonlight', Op.27 no.2

Performers

Warren Mailley-Smith – piano

Programme Note

On Friday 24th September 2021 at 7:30pm, in the heart of Edinburgh, the walls of St Giles’ will resound to the music of Beethoven, Chopin, Gershwin and Liszt played by British concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, under the warm flicker of candlelight.

Described as 'Stunning' by Classic FM and 'The embodiment of the modern Romantic Concert pianist’ by Musical Opinion, this outstanding pianist is a favourite with audiences and venues alike. Warren Mailley-Smith has performed for the British Royal Family on many occasions and has given acclaimed solo recitals at Carnegie and Wigmore Halls.

This evening's concert promises to take the listener on a spell-binding journey of moods and emotions. Audiences will be treated to a programme full of poetry and virtuosic display, from Debussy's Clair de Lune, to Liszt's La Campanella in addition to a number of celebrated works by Chopin. The evening concludes with Gershwin's ever-popular Rhapsody in Blue, with its powerful melodies, driving rhythms and glittering piano writing in this compelling kaleidoscope of jazz and classical influences.

So why not treat yourself to an autumnal musical treat on and join us for an evening to remember of uplifting music at St Giles Cathedral, performed by this sensational British pianist.

BOX OFFICE DETAILS:

Tickets - Unreserved, £32, £25, £15

Box office – 0333 666 3366

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cm/e-goeagj

Box office email: info@citymusicpromotions.co.uk

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