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