Chopin & Friends Concert By Candle Glow – Piano Concerts in Gdańsk
Gdansk, St Catherine's Church
About the Event
The candlelight piano concerts honor the exceptional and immensely popular Polish composer, Fryderyk Chopin. Renowned globally, Chopin's name stands among the legends of music history, with his works being some of the most exquisite piano pieces ever created.
Alongside chosen works by Chopin, the concert program features the finest piano compositions from celebrated composers like Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, Schumann, and Rachmaninoff.
The concerts' uniqueness lies primarily in the setting— the Rectoral Church of the Carmelite Fathers of St. Catherine. This vast 13th‐century Gothic church is famed for its exceptional acoustics. Listening to piano music by candlelight in such a venue promises an unforgettable emotional journey, etching a lasting memory.
In Gdańsk, this is the sole chance to attend a piano concert in a church!
Program
Each day, the pianist performs a different selection from the following pieces:
•F. Chopin – Scherzo in B minor, Op. 31
•F. Chopin – Fantasy in F minor, Op. 49
•J. S. Bach – Prelude & Fugue in G‐sharp minor, WTC II
•F. Chopin – Barcarolle in F‐sharp major, Op. 60
•L. van Beethoven – Sonata in A‐flat major, Op. 31 No. 3
•F. Chopin – Polonaise in A major, Op. 40 No. 1
•S. Prokofiev – Sonata No. 3, Op. 28
•F. Chopin – Nocturne in C‐sharp minor, Op. posth.
•S. Rachmaninoff – Étude in D minor, Op. 33 No. 4
•F. Liszt – Petrarch Sonnet No. 104
•F. Chopin – Étude in E minor, Op. 25 No. 5
•R. Schumann – Papillons, Op. 2
•F. Chopin – Étude in C minor, Op. 10 No. 12 (“Revolutionary Étude”)
Customer Reviews
4.1 of 5
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Wendy P, United Kingdom
Sep 2026
We enjoyed the concert last, hadn't heard many of the pieces but impressed by both pianists, really enjoyed them playing together, bravo
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Bjorn S, Norway
Aug 2026
The pianist was very good, but we could maybe want to hear some more quiet and wellknown music — som of this was a bit «difficult».
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Juliette H, Netherlands
Aug 2026
10/10 would definitely recommend to others going to Gdańsk, 100% worth your time and money!
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Ann W, United Kingdom
Jun 2026
A super programme and a wonderful pianist. I thoroughly enjoyed the setting, complete with candles. Thank you to all involved for a memorable experience.
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Catherine C, United Kingdom
Jun 2026
The music was delightful and well played and we were lucky enough to have a very talented violinist in the second half. Too light to appreciate the candles as it is nearly mid summer. Take something warm to wear. Could not hear the introductions at all due to very quietly spoken pianist
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Janet W, United Kingdom
Jun 2026
Excellent pianist but too much 'modern' classical which was not to our taste. We had paid to hear a Chopin concert and we expected the majority of the programme to be just this. Very disappointing.
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Patricia T, Australia
May 2026
Extremely talented pianist, who played variety of works from Chopin to Schumann beautifully. St Catherine's a perfect setting for such a performance.
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Meghan B, USA
May 2026
I had an absolutely wonderful evening at St. Catherine's candlelight performance. I don't know the performer's name (but he introduced himself having started playing piano at age 9, and he is now 21), he was SO TALENTED — wonderful execution of a program that highlighted Chopin but also a Liszt tribute to Chopin, a piece by an Italian, Scarlatti, and his closing piece by Polish composer (& PM) Pederweski. He introduced each piece in English and Polish, and the surroundings with candles and the church incense in the air, and the beautiful gothic architecture, just magnificent. They had space heaters which was a wonderful help in the chilled air, could not more enthusiastically recommend this experience. Thank you.
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Melanie S, United Kingdom
Apr 2026
Fantastic experience. The pianist was amazing, we loved every minute!
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Andrew Z, USA
Mar 2026
Fantastic. Absolutely amazing. Maciej has a bright future. Thank you for a lovely evening.
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Cristel S, Nederland
Feb 2026
Het was prachtig, een mooie setting en de pianist was geweldig. Het was wel heel erg koud in de kerk, maar dat heeft niemand in de hand natuurlijk.
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Balint B, Hungary
Jan 2026
The music was great, but when the performer presented what will be the next songs and what should we now about them he spoke very softly.
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Chadwick W, USA
Oct 2025
Excellent interpretations by an up‐coming young pianist
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Trevor S, United Kingdom
Sep 2025
Setting in the church was great. The pianist, although clearly nervous and performance‐inexperienced was an excellent musician. What was missing was any information the programme or pieces we were listening to. At the price paid a small printed page of the evenings set would have been appreciated and appropriate.
Address
St Catherine's Church, 3 Profesorska Street, Gdansk, Poland — Google Maps
