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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight in Edinburgh

Edinburgh, St. Giles' Cathedral — Main

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About the Event

Experience an unforgettable piano recital in the enchanting ambiance of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. Join us for a captivating evening as the esteemed British concert pianist, Warren Mailley‐Smith, performs a mesmerizing selection of classical and romantic piano pieces. Prepare to be moved by this extraordinary concert that will leave a lasting impression.

In 2016, Warren Mailley‐Smith made history as the first British pianist to showcase Chopin's complete works for solo piano from memory. This remarkable feat took place in a series of 11 recitals at St John's Smith Square, earning him high praise from critics.

Notable performances at prestigious venues such as The Wigmore Hall and Carnegie Hall further demonstrate Mailley‐Smith's undeniable talent. His exceptional skills have also been sought after by the British Royal Family, performing for them on multiple occasions.

Regarded as one of the busiest concert pianists of his generation, Mailley‐Smith has delivered over 100 solo performances in 2021 alone. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in this remarkable musical experience. Treat yourself and your loved ones to an extraordinary evening in the magnificent St Giles Cathedral.

Program

  • Frederic Chopin – Fantasy Impromptu
  • Franz Liszt – Un Sospiro
  • Edvard Grieg – Wedding Day at Troldhagen
  • Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff – Prelude in C sharp minor
  • Claude Debussy – Clair de Lune
  • Ludwig van Beethoven – Moonlight Sonata
Program is subject to change

Artists

Piano: Warren Mailley‐Smith

Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven was a German pianist and composer of the late 18th century. He is well known as the most influential composers of all time as well as crucial figure to the Classical music scene. In fact, he demonstrated his musical talent at an early age, taking lessons from his father and composer/conductor Christian Gottlob Neefe. Later, he moved to Vienna where he gained the reputation of a virtuoso pianist by composing his popular masterpieces. He created his most admired works in his last 15 years of life, all the while being almost completely deaf.

Frederic Chopin

Frederic Chopin was a Polish composer and pianist of the Romantic area (early 19th century). He wrote primarily piano solos but also piano concerts, chamber pieces and songs set to Polish lyrics. He is well-known as a poetic genius without competition of his generation. In fact, he created the concept of instrumental ballade and his performances were noted for their sensitivity and fine distinction. He spent most of his life in Paris, where he performed for the intimate atmospheres of salons. For most of his life, he suffered poor health. As a result, he died quite young at the age of 39, probably of tuberculosis.

Franz Liszt

Franz Liszt was a Hungarian composer, pianist and conductor of the 19th century Romantic era. He was well-known for his prodigious virtuosic skill as a pianist all over Europe. In fact, he was one of the most prominent representatives of the New German School (Neudeutsche Schule) as a composer. Over the course of his career he created extensive and diverse bodies of works that influenced contemporaries and anticipated many 20th-century ideas and trends. For instance, his most notable musical contributions were the invention of the symphonic poem, making radical departures in harmony and developing the concept of thematic transformation as part of his experiments in musical form.

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St. Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom — Google Maps

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