Beethoven Piano Concertos by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh on Saturday 26th October 2024

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Beethoven Piano Concertos by Candlelight

Add to my Calendar 26-10-2024 20:00 26-10-2024 22:00 36 Beethoven Piano Concertos by Candlelight The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith perform Beethoven's outstanding first piano concerto and other magnificent works in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. A hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style!'Stunning' - Classic FMSince its formation in 2017, The Piccadilly Sinfonietta has become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving over 200 performances a year in some of the country’s most beautiful and prestigious venues. The ensemble comprises some of the most prodigious musical talent and performs exclusively with leading virtuoso soloists. The group performs under the artistic direction of its founder, concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith and focuses on the virtuoso concerto repertoire of the baroque, classical and early romantic periods.Here's a short video of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perfoming.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. One of the busiest concert pianists of his generation and gave over 100 solo performances last year. He has 30 piano concertos in his repertoire, having made his concerto debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Giles' Cathedral
High Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1RE
Scotland

Saturday 26th October 2024
8:00 PM

Programme

Ludwig van Beethoven – Romance in F major, Op.50
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Concerto no.1 in C major, Op.15
~ Interval ~
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K.525

Performers

Victoria Lyon – violin / Leader
Warren Mailley-Smith – piano

Piccadilly Sinfonietta

Programme Note

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith perform Beethoven's outstanding first piano concerto and other magnificent works in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. A hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style!

'Stunning' - Classic FM

Since its formation in 2017, The Piccadilly Sinfonietta has become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving over 200 performances a year in some of the country’s most beautiful and prestigious venues. The ensemble comprises some of the most prodigious musical talent and performs exclusively with leading virtuoso soloists. The group performs under the artistic direction of its founder, concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith and focuses on the virtuoso concerto repertoire of the baroque, classical and early romantic periods.

Here's a short video of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perfoming.

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. One of the busiest concert pianists of his generation and gave over 100 solo performances last year. He has 30 piano concertos in his repertoire, having made his concerto debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Beethoven Piano Concertos by Candlelight

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