Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight at St Giles Cathedral
Edinburgh, St. Giles' Cathedral — Main
About the Event
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional early evening piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Featuring renowned concert pianist, Warren Mailley‐Smith, the programme includes Gershwin's masterpiece, Rhapsody In Blue along with other outstanding classical and romantic piano works
Warren Mailley‐Smith is among the most sought‐after pianists of his generation. In 2015, he made headlines as the first British pianist to perform Chopin’s complete solo piano works from memory in a landmark concert series. His career has taken him from Wigmore Hall to Carnegie Hall, and he has performed for members of the British Royal Family on numerous occasions. Known for his dazzling technique, expressive depth, and magnetic stage presence, Warren captivates audiences across the globe with over 200 performances annually and a repertoire spanning more than 30 piano concertos.
Program
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Turkish Rondo
- Ludwig van Beethoven – Pathetique Sonata
- Erik Satie – Gymnopodie
- Liszt/Schumann – Widmung
- Claude Debussy – Arabesque
- George Gershwin – Three Preludes
- George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
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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Address
St. Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom — Google Maps
