Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight Live Music & Concerts

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Enjoy an exceptional candlelit classical concert in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral.

This performance offers a rare chance to enjoy iconic piano works in a setting that heightens their emotional power and timeless elegance.

At the heart of the programme is Beethoven’s hauntingly beautiful Moonlight Sonata, a masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its emotional depth and melodic genius. Performed by renowned concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, it’s the perfect addition to your weekend plans. There are many good bars and restaurants nearby to complete your visit to Edinburgh.

Featuring
Luke Jones (piano)

Programme
Chopin - Raindrop Prelude Op 28 No.15
Debussy - Clair de lune
Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata No. 14, Op 27 No. 2
Chopin - Scherzo No.2 Op 31 in B flat minor
Chopin - Heroic Polonaise Op 53 in A flat major

About the performer
Luke Jones is a Welsh pianist. Originally from Wrexham in North Wales, he started playing the piano at the age of 5 and made his debut recital at Oriel Wrecsam aged 10. Since then he has performed all over Britain in venues such as Bridgewater Hall – Manchester, Eaton Square – London, St. David’s Hall - Cardiff, Symphony Hall - Birmingham, Pump Room – Bath, St. George’s - Bristol etc. He has also performed in France (Salle Cortot - Paris), Italy, Luxembourg (Philharmonie de Luxembourg), Austria (Wienersaal - Salzburg), Spain (Palau de la Musica Catalana - Barcelona), Majorca and Slovenia and has won prizes in competitions around Europe notably 2nd Prize and Mompou Prize at the prestigious Maria Canals International Piano Competition, 1st Prize at the Bromsgrove International Musicians Competition, 1st Prize in "Aci Bertoncelj" International Piano Competition, Slovenia. 1st Prize in "Section A" Chopin-Roma International Piano Competition, Italy, and 3rd Prize in the Manchester International Concerto Competition, UK. Luke was also awarded the RNCM Gold Medal, the college's highest award for Performance. Furthermore, he has had broadcasts of his performances on BBC Wales Radio, S4C Television, Radio Vaticana and Telepace in Italy.

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More details


Date(s)27 Jun 2026
WebsiteVisit website
VenueSt Giles Cathedral
AddressHigh Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian,
EH1 1RE

Box Office0131-225 4363
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Event Details

Date27 Jun 2026
Time(s)6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Cost£15, £19, £28, £38, £40
VenueSt Giles Cathedral
High Street
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH1 1RE
Phone03336664466
CategoryLive Music & Concerts


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