Edinburgh: Valentine's Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

at Valentines Candlelight Concerts by CityMusic Promotions

Edinburgh Available from Sat 13 Feb to Sat 13 Feb

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Book Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight tickets & experience classical piano at a romantic candlelight concert in Edinburgh

  • Hear Beethoven's world-famous Moonlight Sonata performed live in the heart of Edinburgh
  • Experience an atmospheric piano recital surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight
  • Hear much-loved works by Mendelssohn, Schumann, Chopin, Debussy, Handel & Liszt alongside Beethoven
  • See acclaimed concert pianist Renata Konyicska perform live
  • Celebrate Valentine's weekend with an hour of beautiful live classical piano
  • Take your seat inside the beautiful St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh's West End

Experience Valentine's Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight at St Mary's Cathedral

  • Date: Saturday 13th February 2027
  • Doors Open: 5:40pm
  • Performance Time: 6pm - 7pm
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Age Guidance: Ages 5+
  • Venue: St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh EH12 5AW

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight Programme:

  • Mendelssohn: Lied ohne Worte in E major, Op. 19b No. 1
  • Schumann: Träumerei
  • Chopin: Fantaisie-Impromptu
  • Debussy: Clair de Lune
  • Handel: Menuet in G minor, arranged by Wilhelm Kempff
  • Mendelssohn: Lied ohne Worte in F-sharp minor, Op. 67 No. 2
  • Liszt: Liebesträume
  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata
  • Chopin: Ballade No. 1

Performed by:

  • Renata Konyicska (piano)

World-class classical music by world-class musicians live in Edinburgh

Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata is one of the world's best-loved works for piano, moving from its instantly recognisable opening to a powerful and dramatic finale. Hear this classical masterpiece performed live in the warm glow of candlelight at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh.

Acclaimed concert pianist Renata Konyicska takes to the keys for a Valentine's weekend programme packed with classical favourites. Alongside Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, hear Chopin's Fantaisie-Impromptu and Ballade No. 1, Debussy's Clair de Lune, Schumann's Träumerei, Liszt's Liebesträume and beautiful works by Mendelssohn and Handel.

Hungarian-British pianist Renata Konyicska has performed at international festivals including IMS Prussia Cove, Festival de Piano Classique Biarritz and Liszt Week Esztergom, and studied at the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest and Royal Academy of Music in London.

Whether you're looking for something special to do for Valentine's weekend or simply want to hear Beethoven performed live, this one-hour candlelit recital is a brilliant excuse to switch off and enjoy classical piano inside St Mary's Cathedral.

Book Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight tickets at St Mary's Cathedral today and have them delivered instantly via email.

Location

St Mary's Cathedral

23 Palmerston Place,
Edinburgh,
Scotland,
EH12 5AW
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How to find us

St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral is located on Palmerston Place in Edinburgh's West End, EH12 5AW.

  • By car: Use postcode EH12 5AW for your sat nav and use nearby West End public parking where available.
  • By train: Haymarket is the closest railway station and is just a short walk from St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral.
  • By tram: West End and Haymarket tram stops are within walking distance of the Cathedral.
  • By bus: Regular Edinburgh bus services stop around the West End, West Maitland Street and Palmerston Place.
  • By foot: St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral is in Edinburgh's West End, within easy walking distance of Haymarket and Princes Street.
Facilities
  • Wheelchair-accessible main West entrance via a shallow stone slope
  • Level North Door access suitable for larger wheelchairs
  • Most Cathedral areas accessible using permanent or moveable ramps
  • Accessible toilet available in nearby Walpole Hall
  • Hearing loop incorporated into the Cathedral PA system
  • Large-print materials available
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Is Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight is held in wheelchair accessible venues.

What are the seating options for Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight?

Choose from a range of ticket types and seating options when you book to watch Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight.

  • Please note that the organisers operate an unreserved seating policy within each separate band.
  • Seats within each band (AA, A, B) are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Seating Options:

  • Band AA: Sit as close to the stage as possible
  • Band A: Sit in the middle section of the venue
  • Band B: Sit at the rear side of the venue. Please note: Band B may have restricted views due to pillars. 
What age is Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight?

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight is suitable for all ages! Enjoy the perfect introduction to classical music. 

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