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New Year's Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Ring in the New Year with style and inspiration at a breathtaking afternoon recital in the majestic, candlelit surroundings of Manchester Cathedral. This New Year’s Eve celebration features a glittering programme of virtuosic piano works by Chopin, Liszt, and Beethoven, performed by the brilliant British pianist Tyler Hay.
As the year draws to a close, escape the winter bustle and immerse yourself in music of profound beauty and dazzling brilliance. From the poetic elegance of Chopin’s Nocturnes to the electrifying passion of Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody, this concert offers a stirring journey through some of the most iconic and emotionally charged piano repertoire ever written.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music lover or discovering these masterpieces for the first time, this recital promises to be a thrilling and unforgettable way to end the year.
Featuring:
Tyler Hay – piano
Programme:
Ludwig van Beethoven – Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 “Moonlight”
Frédéric Chopin – Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2
Frédéric Chopin – Étude in C minor, Op. 10 No. 12 “Revolutionary”
Frédéric Chopin – Waltz in C-sharp minor, Op. 64 No. 2
Frédéric Chopin – Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53 “Heroic”
Frédéric Chopin – Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor, Op. posth. 66
Franz Liszt – La Campanella
Franz Liszt – Liebestraum No. 3
Franz Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
As the year draws to a close, escape the winter bustle and immerse yourself in music of profound beauty and dazzling brilliance. From the poetic elegance of Chopin’s Nocturnes to the electrifying passion of Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody, this concert offers a stirring journey through some of the most iconic and emotionally charged piano repertoire ever written.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music lover or discovering these masterpieces for the first time, this recital promises to be a thrilling and unforgettable way to end the year.
Featuring:
Tyler Hay – piano
Programme:
Ludwig van Beethoven – Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 “Moonlight”
Frédéric Chopin – Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2
Frédéric Chopin – Étude in C minor, Op. 10 No. 12 “Revolutionary”
Frédéric Chopin – Waltz in C-sharp minor, Op. 64 No. 2
Frédéric Chopin – Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53 “Heroic”
Frédéric Chopin – Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor, Op. posth. 66
Franz Liszt – La Campanella
Franz Liszt – Liebestraum No. 3
Franz Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
Wednesday 31 Dec 25
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester M3 1SX
£19, £28, £38, £40Wednesday 31st December 2025, 5:30PM - 6:30PM
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