Chopin 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 at the beautiful candlelit venue of St Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Featuring renowned British concert pianist, Warren Mailley‐Smith the concert includes a selection of Chopin's finest piano works.
Pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith has developed a large following across the UK, with audiences warming to his outstanding pianism, effortless technique and charismatic charm. He made waves in the music world in 2015 through his extraordinary achievement of performing the complete solo works of Chopin from memory. His career has taken him all over the world, with solo performances in Australia, Europe and tours in China and the USA. He has given acclaimed solo recitals at The Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall and has performed for the British Royal Family on numerous occasions. One of the busiest concert pianists of his generation and gave over 200 performances last year. He has 30 piano concertos in his repertoire, having made his concerto debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Program
- Frederic Chopin – Ballade No. 1
- Frederic Chopin – Berceuse
- Frederic Chopin – Raindrop Prelude
- Frederic Chopin – Nocturne in B flat minor
- Frederic Chopin – Scherzo No. 2 in B flat minor
- Frederic Chopin – 'Military' Polonaise in A major
- Frederic Chopin – Waltz in E flat major
Artists
| Piano: | Warren Mailley‐Smith |
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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.
Address
St. Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom — Google Maps
