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St Giles' Cathedral
High Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1RE
Scotland
Tickets
Prices: £15, £19, £28, £38, £40
Booking line: 0333 666 4466
Book Tickets
Programme
Frédéric Chopin – Prelude in D flat 'Raindrop', Op.28 no.15
Claude Debussy – Suite Bergamasque: III, Clair de lune
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.14 'Moonlight', Op.27 no.2
Frédéric Chopin – Scherzo no.2 in B flat minor, Op.31
Frédéric Chopin – Polonaise no.6 in A flat major 'Herioc', Op.53
Performers
Luke Jones – piano
Programme Note
Experience an enchanting piano recital bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight and set in the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles Cahedral, Edinburgh. This performance offers a rare chance to enjoy iconic piano works in a setting that heightens their emotional power and timeless elegance.
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 renowned concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, it’s the perfect addition to your weekend plans. There are many good bars and restaurants nearby to complete your visit to Edinburgh.
About the performer
Luke Jones is a Welsh pianist. Originally from Wrexham in North Wales, he started playing the piano at the age of 5 and made his debut recital at Oriel Wrecsam aged 10. Since then he has performed all over Britain in venues such as Bridgewater Hall – Manchester, Eaton Square – London, St. David’s Hall - Cardiff, Symphony Hall - Birmingham, Pump Room – Bath, St. George’s - Bristol etc. He has also performed in France (Salle Cortot - Paris), Italy, Luxembourg (Philharmonie de Luxembourg), Austria (Wienersaal - Salzburg), Spain (Palau de la Musica Catalana - Barcelona), Majorca and Slovenia and has won prizes in competitions around Europe notably 2nd Prize and Mompou Prize at the prestigious Maria Canals International Piano Competition, 1st Prize at the Bromsgrove International Musicians Competition, 1st Prize in "Aci Bertoncelj" International Piano Competition, Slovenia. 1st Prize in "Section A" Chopin-Roma International Piano Competition, Italy, and 3rd Prize in the Manchester International Concerto Competition, UK. Luke was also awarded the RNCM Gold Medal, the college's highest award for Performance. Furthermore, he has had broadcasts of his performances on BBC Wales Radio, S4C Television, Radio Vaticana and Telepace in Italy.
