Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas by Candlelight: ‘Moonlight’ and ‘Pathetique’

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Witness Beethoven's two most challenging and powerful piano sonatas performed live in the intimate candlelit setting of St Vincents Chapel, Edinburgh on 30th November!

About Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas by Candlelight: ‘Moonlight’ and ‘Pathetique’

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Witness Beethoven's two most challenging and powerful piano sonatas performed live in our intimate candlelit chapel setting!

"Matthew Shiel shone" (⭐⭐⭐⭐ThisWeek Culture)

Tonight, award-winning pianist Matthew Shiel will perform two of Beethoven's most passionate, emotionally raw and technically demanding piano sonatas: his 'Pathetique' and 'Moonlight' Sonatas by atmospheric candlelight. Our programme is rounded off with his 'Fur Elise' and Beethoven's direct homage to Scotland - it might surprise you Beethoven enjoyed composing many a Scottish dance!

These candlelit concert experiences are a wonderful way to wind down after a busy week - ticket includes a complimentary hot chocolate and Scottish shortbread to enhance the relaxing experience.

PROGRAMME:

BEETHOVEN
Sonata in C minor (Op.13) - 'Grande Sonata Pathetique'

Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor (WoO 59) - 'Fur Elise'

Sechs Eccossaisen (WOo 83) - ' Six Scottish Dances'

INTERVAL - refreshments served
Sonata quasi una fantasia (Op.27, Nr.2) - 'Moonlight Sonata'

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