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Einaudi’s Piano by Candlelight - ‘Spirited Away’

Come along to St Vincent's Chapel for an immersive musical experience inspired by Studio Ghibli’s anime Spirited Away, Einaudi's meditative piano pieces, and Japanese Zen stories!

Einaudi’s Piano by Candlelight - ‘Spirited Away’

About Einaudi’s Piano by Candlelight - ‘Spirited Away’

1st May 2025
2nd May 2025
23rd May 2025
6pm
St Vincents Chapel Edinburgh
St Vincent Street at the junction with St Stephen Street and Circus Lane, Stockbridge and Canonmills EH3 6SW
From £5.09
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An immersive musical experience inspired by Studio Ghibli’s anime Spirited Away, Einaudi's meditative piano pieces, and Japanese Zen stories!

Following their 5***** and sold-out show in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe,

"Matthew Shiel has ‘composed’ a most enchanting concert" (5***** Edinburgh Guide)

"A ripping good yarn. Sim and Shiel both are masters of their crafts." (5***** Binge Fringe Magazine)

"Matthew Shiel shone" (4**** Three Weeks)

Moonlight Concerts return to Edinburgh with a musical show inspired by Studio Ghibli’s anime Spirited Away, Ludovico Einaudi’s TOP10 most streamed piano pieces, and Philip Glass’ hypnotic soundtrack to the Academy award-winning film The Hours.

Tonight's musical programme is accompanied by thought-provoking Japanese Zen Stories and a digital art exhibition and light installation designed by acclaimed Chinese artist and Disney illustrator Emma Yitong Shen – to create an immersive musical experience designed to relax and wind down, bring you into a heightened state of consciousness and find musical enlightenment.

PROGRAMME
One Summer’s Day (from the motion picture Spirited Away) – Joe Hisaishi

Le Onde – Ludovico Einaudi

Gymnopédie No.1 – Erik Satie

The Poet Acts (from the motion picture The Hours) - Philip Glass

I’m going to make a cake (from the motion picture The Hours) - Philip Glass

I Giorni – Ludovico Einaudi

Nightbook – Ludovico Einaudi

Les Barricades Mystérieuses - François Couperin

The Merry-go-round of Life - Joe Hisaishi

Additional Dates: 02 May 2025, 23 May 2025

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