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Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh County EH1 1RE
Saturday 15 February
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Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight
In the perfect programme for Valentines weekend, the exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith will perform Rachmaninov's ever-popular 2nd piano concerto an other much-loved works in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral. A hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style!
'Stunning' - Classic FM
Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Ben Norris - Violin/Guest Leader
Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
Programme
Pachelbel - Canon in D
Beethoven - Romance in F
Mozart - Eine kleine Nachtmusik
INTERVAL
Rachmaninov - 2nd Piano Concerto
Since its formation in 2017, The Piccadilly Sinfonietta has become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving over 200 performances a year in some of the country’s most beautiful and prestigious venues. The ensemble comprises some of the most prodigious musical talent and performs exclusively with leading virtuoso soloists. The group performs under the artistic direction of its founder, concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith and focuses on the virtuoso concerto repertoire of the baroque, classical and early romantic periods.
Here's a short video of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perfoming.
Pianist 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 from memory. His career has taken him all over the world, with solo performances in Australia, Europe and 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 last year. He has 30 piano concertos in his repertoir
'Stunning' - Classic FM
Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Ben Norris - Violin/Guest Leader
Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
Programme
Pachelbel - Canon in D
Beethoven - Romance in F
Mozart - Eine kleine Nachtmusik
INTERVAL
Rachmaninov - 2nd Piano Concerto
Since its formation in 2017, The Piccadilly Sinfonietta has become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving over 200 performances a year in some of the country’s most beautiful and prestigious venues. The ensemble comprises some of the most prodigious musical talent and performs exclusively with leading virtuoso soloists. The group performs under the artistic direction of its founder, concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith and focuses on the virtuoso concerto repertoire of the baroque, classical and early romantic periods.
Here's a short video of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perfoming.
Pianist 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 from memory. His career has taken him all over the world, with solo performances in Australia, Europe and 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 last year. He has 30 piano concertos in his repertoir
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