Book Moonlight Sonata tickets and enjoy Beethoven by candlelight in Edinburgh
- Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages!
- Performance Times: 18:15-19:15
- Duration: Approx. 1 hour
- Venue: St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight Programme:
27th September 2025:
- Sergei Rachmaninov: Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 3 No. 2
- Johannes Brahms: Intermezzo in A major, Op. 118 No. 2
- Edvard Grieg: Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, Op. 65 No. 6
- Felix Mendelssohn: Fantasy in F-sharp minor (Scottish Sonata), Op. 28
- Frédéric Chopin: Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2
- Claude Debussy: Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque)
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 (Moonlight Sonata)
- Martin Cousin (piano)
24th October 2025:
- Beethoven: Sonata in C Sharp Minor op.27 no.2 'Moonlight'
- Schubert: Impromptu in E Flat Major op.90 no.2 - Impromptu in G Flat Major op.90 no.3
- Liszt: Petrarch Sonnet no.123 - Liebestraum no.3
- Debussy: Clair de Lune
- Beethoven: Rage Over a Lost Penny
- Simon Watterton (piano)
22nd November 2025:
- Brahms: Intermezzo in A Op 118 no. 2
- Chopin: Nocturnes (selection)
- Rachmaninov: Prelude in C sharp min
- Debussy: Clair de Lune
- Elgar: Salut d'amour
- Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata
- Ashley Fripp (piano)
30th January, 27th March, 25th April, 29th May, 25th July 2026:
- Chopin: Fantasy Impromptu, Op. 66
- Liszt: Un Sospiro, S.144 No.3
- Grieg: Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, Op. 65 No. 6
- Rachmaninov: Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 3 No. 2
- Debussy: Clair de Lune, from Suite bergamasque No. 3
- Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata, Op. 27 No. 2
- Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
27th June 2026:
- Chopin: Raindrop Prelude Op 28 No.15
- Debussy: Clair de lune
- Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata No. 14, Op 27 No. 2
- Chopin: Scherzo No.2 Op 31 in B flat minor
- Chopin: Heroic Polonaise Op 53 in A flat major
- Luke Jones (piano)
22nd August 2026:
- Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 “Moonlight”
- Debussy: Clair de lune
- Chopin: Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 31
- Liszt: Sonetto del Petrarca No. 123 (from Années de pèlerinage, Deuxième année: Italie)
- Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12 in C-sharp minor, S.244
- Ugnius Pauliukonis (piano)
Watch Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight in Edinburgh
Experience an enchanting piano recital bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight and set in the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles Cahedral, Edinburgh. This performance offers a rare chance to enjoy iconic piano works in a setting that heightens their emotional power and timeless elegance.
At the heart of the programme is Beethoven’s hauntingly beautiful Moonlight Sonata, a masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its emotional depth and melodic genius. Performed by renowned concert pianist, Martin Cousin, it’s the perfect addition to your weekend plans.
There are many good bars and restaurants nearby to complete your visit to Edinburgh.
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