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Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight

Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Mary's Cathedral, that perfectly complements the romantic brilliance of Chopin's music.

Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight

About Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight

21st March 2026
23rd May 2026
20th June 2026
7.30pm - 9.15pm
St Marys Episcopal Cathedral Edinburgh
St Marys Episcopal Cathedral Edinburgh Palmerston Place, Edinburgh West EH12 5AW
£20, £30, £40, £45
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Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of music and elegance in the candlelit splendour of St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh - a magical setting that perfectly complements the romantic brilliance of Chopin's music.

Frédéric Chopin is celebrated as one of the greatest piano composers in history'a poet of the piano whose works are rich in emotion, nuance, and technical brilliance. His music, full of passion and elegance, continues to enchant listeners around the world. Experiencing it live, in such a historically and acoustically rich setting, is a rare and unforgettable treat.

Begin your evening with a complimentary champagne reception served from 6:50pm, before the performance begins at 7:30pm.

15th November
Featuring Tyler Hay (piano)
Programme (All Chopin)
Chopin - Polonaise in A flat
Nocturne in E flat
Waltz in C sharp minor
Barcarolle in F sharp
Etude in C minor op 10 no 12
Mazurka in B flat
Ballade in G minor
Fantasie impromptu in C sharp minor
Prelude in D flat
Scherzo in B flat minor

21st March
Featuring
Madalina Ruso (piano)
Programme (All Chopin)
Chopin - Fantasie Impromptu op.66
Chopin - Waltzes Op. 64 no 1 & 2
Chopin - Waltz op. 69 no. 2 in B minor
Chopin - Waltz in E minor op posth.
Chopin - Ballades no. 1 & 2
Interval
Chopin - Nocturne Op. 48 no 1 in C minor
Chopin - Nocturne Op. 55 no. 1 in F minor
Chopin - Nocturne Op. Posth in C# minor
Chopin - Nocturne Op. Posth in E minor
Chopin - Ballades no. 3 & 4

23rd May
Featuring
Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
Programme (All Chopin)
Three Ecossaises, Op. post
Fantaisie-Impromptu in C# minor op.66
Waltz No. 14 in E Minor, Op. posth
Variations Brillantes on Je vends des Scapulaires op.12
Berceuse in Db op.57
Nocturne No. 19 in E Minor, Op. 72, No. 1
Mazurka No. 41 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 63, No. 3
Sonata No.3 in B minor Op.58

20th June
Featuring
Philip James Leslie (piano)
Programme (All Chopin)
Three Mazurkas Op. 59
Waltz No. 2 Op. 34 No. 1 ?Valse Brilliante?
Two Nocturnes Op. 48
Etude Op. 10 No. 12 ?Revolutionary?
Etude Op. 25 No. 1 ?Aeolian Harp?
Polonaise in Ab Major Op. 53 ?Heroic?
Ballade No. 1 in G minor Op. 23
Ballade No. 2 in F major Op. 38
Ballade No. 3 in Ab major Op. 47
Ballade No. 4 in F minor Op. 52

Additional Dates: 23 May 2026, 20 June 2026

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