Beethoven by Candlelight: Moonlight, Für Elise and Pathétique

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Witness Beethoven's most challenging, profound and emotional piano sonatas performed live by candlelight in the atmospheric St Vincent's Chapel Edinburgh on 7th March!

About Beethoven by Candlelight: Moonlight, Für Elise and Pathétique

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Witness Beethoven's most challenging, profound and emotional piano sonatas performed live in our atmospheric candlelit chapel setting!

"Matthew Shiel shone" (ThisWeek Culture)

Sink into your seat with a complimentary hot chocolate as award-winning pianist Matthew Shiel performs three of Beethoven's most passionate, emotionally raw and technically demanding piano sonatas including his 'Pathétique' and 'Moonlight' Sonatas - performed by atmospheric candlelight in our special candlelit chapel setting. Our programme is rounded off with his iconic 'Für Elise,' and Beethoven's nod to Scotland - it might surprise you Beethoven enjoyed composing Highland dances in mock-Scottish style!

These candlelit concert experiences are a wonderful way to wind down after a busy week - ticket includes a complimentary hot chocolate to enhance the relaxing experience.

Tonight, this magnificent and historic 19th century chapel is transformed by moonlight and candlelight into a place of inspiration as we celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the greatest musicians of all time and pay tribute to a true musical icon!

PROGRAMME:

BEETHOVEN

Sonata in C minor (Op.13) - 'Grande Sonata Pathétique'

Sonata in G major (Op. 49, Nr. 2) - 'Sonata Facile'

Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor (WoO 59) - 'Für Elise'

Sechs Eccosaisen (WOo 83) - ' Six Scottish Dances'

Sonata quasi una fantasia (Op.27, Nr.2) - 'Moonlight Sonata'

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