Chopin and Champagne by Candlelight

Name: Chopin and Champagne by Candlelight
Start: 2026-06-12T18:00:00+00:00
Location: Manchester Cathedral

Schedule

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Manchester Cathedral | Manchester, EN

⭐ Enjoy Chopin's masterpieces with a glass of champagne by candlelight! Highlights 🎹 Exceptional performance by renowned pianist Warren Mailley-Smith 🍾 Complimentary glass of champagne or soft drink included 🕯️ Beautiful candlelit setting in Manchester Cathedral General Info 📅 Date: See selection 🕒 Time: 6pm-7pm(doors open 5.40pm) 📍 Location: Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street, Manchester, M3 1SX ♿ Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible 🍷 Drink Availability: Complimentary champagne or soft drink included prior to concert start ❗ For this event, all sales are final and tickets can’t be refunded, changed, or modified. For more information, please refer to our T&Cs 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. Featuring: Warren Mailley-Smith – piano Programme : 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