Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight Live Music & Concerts

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Enjoy an exceptional candlelit classical concert in the beautiful setting of St Mary's Cathedral.

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.

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

Madalina Rusu is an established and experienced concert pianist, performing as a soloist and chamber musician.
During her youth she performed to critical acclaim in her home country Romania, and throughout Europe in Bulgaria, Hungary, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal. She moved to London, UK, in 2004, to study with Professor Joan Havill at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Graduating in 2011, Madalina has appeared as a soloist across the UK including appearances at Barbican Hall, Cadogan Hall, LSO St Luke’s and St Martin’s in the Fields. In 2020 she moved to Warrington, Cheshire, with her partner and daughter, and splits her time between performing and managing a busy music school. Born in 1985 in Constanta, Romania, Madalina began her musical studies at the Music High School in Constanta with professors Iuliana Carlig, Cristian Dumitrescu and Constantin Ionescu–Vovu. She then received a full scholarship to attend the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London, where she gained a First class BMus Honours degree, and graduated the MMus course (Guildhall Artist – Performance) with distinction. Madalina was therefore awarded the prestigious Guildhall Artist Fellowship.

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West End Apartments

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Offering free WiFi and a terrace, West End Apartments is located in Edinburgh, 600 metres from EICC. Edinburgh Castle is 1 km away. The accommodation comes with a seating area.

Postcode: EH3 7RA
Distance from St Mary's Cathedral:
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William Street Apartments

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Located 400 metres from EICC in Edinburgh, this apartment features free WiFi. The apartment is 900 metres from Edinburgh Castle. The unit is equipped with a kitchen.

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Ballantrae Hotel At The

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In Edinburghs West End, The Ballantrae Hotel is close to the Haymarket Train Station and a 10-minute walk to Princes Street. This Grade II listed building offers rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi..

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Distance from St Mary's Cathedral:
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Thistle Hotel

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This historic Georgian building is on a quiet street in Edinburghs New Town, 700 metres from Haymarket Rail Station. It has large en suite rooms and a traditional Scottish-style bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

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Palmerston Suites

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Situated a 5-minute walk from Haymarket Railway Station, Palmerston Suites are set in an elegant Georgian townhouse, boasting stylish, self-catering accommodation with free Wi-Fi access..

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West End Hotel

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Only a 10-minute walk from Princes Street, West End Hotel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas, modern en suite rooms with flat-screen TV, and shared accommodation for groups. The stylish Time Bar at West End serves a varied, seasonal food menu..

Postcode: EH125AU
Distance from St Mary's Cathedral:
0.1 miles

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Date(s)21 Mar 2026
WebsiteVisit website
VenueSt Mary's Cathedral
AddressPalmerston Place, Edinburgh, Midlothian,
EH125AW

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Event Details

Date21 Mar 2026
Time(s)7:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Cost£20, £30, £40, £45
VenueSt Mary's Cathedral
Palmerston Place
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH125AW
Phone03336664466
CategoryLive Music & Concerts


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