Book Candlelight Concert tickets & enjoy Chopin and Champagne in Manchester
- Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages!
- Performance Times: 18:00-19:00
- Duration: Approx. 1 hour
- Venue: Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street, Manchester, M3 1SX
- Please note: There are no refunds for this event unless rescheduled.
Chopin & Champagne Piano Concerto by Candlelight Programme:
12th June 2026:
- Frédéric Chopin:
- Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
- Berceuse in D-flat major, Op. 57
- Prelude in D-flat major, Op. 28 No. 15 “Raindrop”
- Nocturne in B-flat minor, Op. 9 No. 1
- Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 31
- Polonaise in A major, Op. 40 No. 1 “Military”
- Waltz in E minor, Op. posth.
- Waltz in E-flat major, Op. 18
- Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
Watch Chopin & Champagne Candlelight Concerts in Manchester
Enjoy a sublime evening of music in the majestic, candlelit setting of Manchester Cathedral, as acclaimed British pianist Warren Mailley-Smith performs a stunning programme of Chopin’s most exquisite solo piano works.
From the tender lyricism of the Nocturnes to the brilliant drama of the Scherzos and the irresistible charm of the Waltzes, this carefully curated recital offers a captivating journey through the many facets of Chopin’s genius. Each piece reveals the composer’s unique ability to blend poetic depth with virtuosic brilliance, in music that remains as moving today as when it was first written.
To begin your afternoon in style, a complimentary champagne reception will be served from 5:40pm, ahead of the 6:00pm performance. With Manchester’s finest restaurants and bars just steps away, it’s the perfect way to spend a winter afternoon in the heart of the city.
Warren Mailley-Smith has earned a reputation as one of the UK’s most engaging and accomplished pianists. In 2015, he made headlines with his extraordinary achievement of performing Chopin’s complete solo piano works from memory - a feat that placed him firmly in the spotlight as a leading interpreter of the composer’s music.
He has performed in major venues around the world, including Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall, and for members of the British Royal Family, and has toured extensively across Europe, Australia, China, and the USA. With a repertoire that includes over 30 piano concertos, and more than 100 solo performances in 2022 alone, Warren continues to captivate audiences with his effortless technique, poetic expression, and magnetic stage presence.
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