Chopin by Candlelight Live Music & Concerts

Enjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral.

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. Renowned British concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, will perform an outstanding selection of Frederic Chopin's finest piano works in what is sure to be a musical evening to remember

Pianist
Warren Mailley-Smith

Programme (all Chopin)
Ballade No. 1
Berceuse
Raindrop Prelude
Nocturne in B flat minor
Scherzo No. 2  in B flat minor
'Military' Polonaise  in A major
Waltz in E minor (Op posthumous)
Waltz in E flat major

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. His career has taken him all over the world, with solo performances in Australia, Europe and most recently solo 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 100 solo performances in 2022. He has 30 piano concertos in his repertoire, having made his concerto debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.   Warren’s growing discography has made an impact on critics, broadcasters and the public alike. His recordings have been featured by Classic FM as CD of the Week and his recordings are featured regularly on Classic FM and the BBC.  He is currently recording the complete works of Chopin over a 4-year period for a 12-disc set for Sleeveless Records. Warren studied with some of the world’s leading pedagogues, including Peter Feuchtwanger, Ronald Smith and John Barstow at The Royal College Of Music.

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