Beethoven's Sonatas by Candlelight - 'Moonlight Sonata'

"Matthew Shiel has ‘composed’ a most enchanting concert" (★★★★★ Edinburgh Guide)

"Sim and Shiel both are masters of their crafts." (★★★★★ Binge Fringe Magazine)

"Matthew Shiel shone" (★★★★ Three Weeks)

Sink into your seat and relax as award-winning pianist Matthew Shiel performs Beethoven's most popular, passionate, emotionally raw and technically demanding piano sonatas including his 'Grande Sonata Pathétique' and 'Moonlight' Sonatas - performed by atmospheric candlelight in our special candlelit chapel.

Tonight, this magnificent and historic 19th Century chapel is transformed by moonlight and candlelight into a place of inspiration as we celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the greatest musicians of all time and pay tribute to a true musical icon! Our programme is rounded off with Beethoven's nod to Scotland - it might surprise you Beethoven enjoyed composing Highland dances!

PROGRAMME:

BEETHOVEN

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

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

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

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