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Moonlight Sonata by candlelight | Warren Mailley-Smith

When
Saturday March 7, 2020 at 19:30
Where
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Tickets
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  1. Sonata for Piano No 14 in C sharp minor, ‘Quasi una fantasia' (Moonlight) Op 27 No 2 - Ludwig van Beethoven
  2. Nocturne No 20 in C sharp minor Op posth - Fryderyk Chopin
  3. Fantaisie-Impromptu in C sharp minor Op 66 - Fryderyk Chopin
  4. Ballade No 1 in G minor Op 23 - Fryderyk Chopin
  5. Hungarian Rhapsody No 2 in C sharp minor S 244 No 2 - Franz Liszt
  6. Sonata for Piano No 23 in F minor, 'Appassionata' Op 57 - Ludwig van Beethoven
  7. Un sospiro, from 3 Études de concert S 144 - Franz Liszt
  8. Clair de lune, from Suite bergamasque - Claude Debussy
  9. Prelude No 1 in C sharp minor Op 3 No 2 - Sergey Rachmaninov
  10. Rhapsody in Blue - George Gershwin

Warren Mailley-Smith recently became the first British pianist to perform Chopin’s complete works for solo piano from memory in a series of 11 recitals at St John’s Smith Square. Hailed by the critics as an “epic achievement”, Mailley-Smith will repeat the series across the UK in 2020.

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, he will give over 100 solo performances in 2020.

His career has taken him all over the world, with solo performances in Australia, Europe and most recently solo tours in China and the USA. He is a popular soloist on the London concert scene and performs regularly in music societies, festivals, schools and concert halls throughout the UK and abroad and as guest artist on several of the world’s most famous cruise liners. He has 30 piano concertos in his repertoire, having made his concerto debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Warren’s growing discography has made an impact on critics, broadcasters and the public alike. His recordings have been featured by Classic FM as CD of the Week and his recordings are featured regularly on Classic FM and the BBC. “Stunning” Classic FM. He is currently recording the complete works of Chopin over a 3-year period for a 14-disc set for Sleeveless Records.

He is Artistic Director of The Piccadilly Sinfonia and also of The Piccadilly Chamber Music Series. Warren has a law degree from the University of Warwick and studied with some of the world’s leading pedagogues, including Peter Feuchtwanger, Ronald Smith and John Barstow at The Royal College of Music. He is now in demand himself as teacher in both masterclasses and private lessons. He teaches at Royal College of Music Junior Department and tutors on a number of residential piano courses, including Pro Corda, Piano Week, Pianissimi and Finchcocks, in addition to giving masterclasses and adjudications throughout the UK and further afield.

“Tall and talented, Warren Mailley-Smith is the embodiment of a modern romantic concert pianist…” – Musical Opinion.


Venue
Manchester Cathedral
Cathedral Yard
Manchester
Manchester
M3 1SX
England


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