Mozart Concertos by Candlelight
Edinburgh, St. Giles' Cathedral — Main
About the Event
Step into the timeless beauty of St Giles’ Cathedral, an architectural jewel in the heart of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight, this majestic setting offers the perfect backdrop for an evening of uplifting and elegant classical music.
This specially curated all‐Mozart programme, performed by the renowned Piccadilly Sinfonietta and exceptional guest soloists, showcases three of the composer’s most beloved concertos. From the sparkling virtuosity of the Violin Concerto No. 3 to the warmth and charm of the Horn Concerto No. 4, and culminating in the grandeur of the Piano Concerto in C major, this is an evening that celebrates Mozart’s genius in full colour.
With over 200 performances each year, The Piccadilly Sinfonietta has become a mainstay on the UK classical scene, known for its vibrant interpretations of baroque, classical, and early romantic repertoire.
‘Stunning’ – Classic FM
Program
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Horn Concerto no. 4 in E‐flat major, KV 495
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major, K. 216
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Piano Concerto No. 13 in C Major, K. 415
Artists
| Piano: | Warren Mailley‐Smith The British concert pianist is a Steinway Artist. Particularly known for his interpretations of Chopin, Mailley‐Smith gives regular solo performances in some of central London's most prominent chamber music and recital venues, including St John's Smith Square and the Wigmore Hall. Alongside his solo career, Warren Mailley‐Smith is the founder and Musical Director of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta, one of the UK's most in‐demand ensembles. |
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| Orchestra: | The Piccadilly Sinfonietta |
| Violin: | Ben Norris |
| Horn: | to be confirmed |
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Perhaps the most important composer of all time, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an Austrian composer of the late 18th century. Born in 1756 in Salzburg, he showed prodigious musical talent from childhood. Beginning at five years of age, he composed more than 600 works, including concertos, symphonies, religious works and operas before his premature death at the age of 35. Hi influence over successive generations cannot be overestated - Ludwig van Beethoven wrote of Mozart "posterity will not see such a talent again in 100 years”. Despite the immense success of his compositions, and the acclaim he received across Europe, Mozart achieved little financial security and rwas buried in an unmarked grave in Vienna's St Marx Cemetery.
Address
St. Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom — Google Maps
