Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
London, St Mary Le Strand Church
About the Event
Enjoy a spectacular piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary Le Strand. 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, Caroline Clipsham . The programme also includes many other much‐loved works. It’s the perfect addition to your weekend plans. There are many good bars and restaurants nearby to complete your night.
About the Artist
From Australia to the Arctic Circle, Caroline Clipsham has been described as “a delight to ear and eye”, and as having “a wicked sense of humour which adds to the enjoyment of her playing'. Caroline studied at Chethams School of Music, and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. She has performed at various music festivals around the world including the Orford Arts Festival in Quebec, the European Arts Festival in Germany, Brighton Festival and Guildford International Music Festival in the UK. Caroline has also made a documentary for Carlton Television which featured her playing Chopin’s original piano.
Program
- Franz Liszt – Sonetto del Petrarca nr. 104 (from Années de pèlerinage, deuxième année, Italie, S. 161)
- Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata No. 14 in C‐sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight"
- Frederic Chopin – Berceuse in D‐flat major, Op. 57
- Frederic Chopin – Waltz in E minor (posth.), B. 56
- Franz Schubert – Impromptu in E‐flat major, Op. 90 No. 2, D. 899
- Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev – Moment musical in D‐flat major, Op. 16 No. 5
- Louis Moreau Gottschalk – Rayons d'Azur, Op. 77
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K. 331
Artists
| Piano: | Caroline Clipsham |
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Address
St Mary Le Strand Church, Strand, London, United Kingdom — Google Maps
