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Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight

Sat 20 Jun
£20, £30, £40, £45

Saturday 20th June 2026, 7:30PM - 9:15PM St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh EH12 5AW Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of music and elegance, as renowned concert pianist Philip James Leslie performs a breathtaking programme of Chopin’s piano masterpieces in the candlelit splendour of St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh - a magical setting that perfectly complements the romantic brilliance of Chopin’s music. Frédéric Chopin is celebrated as one of the greatest piano composers in history—a poet of the piano whose works are rich in emotion, nuance, and technical brilliance. His music, full of passion and elegance, continues to enchant listeners around the world. Experiencing it live, in such a historically and acoustically rich setting, is a rare and unforgettable treat. Begin your evening with a complimentary champagne reception served from 6:50pm, before the performance begins at 7:30pm. Featuring Philip James Leslie (piano) Programme (All Chopin) Three Mazurkas Op. 59 Waltz No. 2 Op. 34 No. 1 ‘Valse Brilliante’ Two Nocturnes Op. 48 Etude Op. 10 No. 12 ‘Revolutionary’ Etude Op. 25 No. 1 ‘Aeolian Harp’ Polonaise in Ab Major Op. 53 ‘Heroic’ Ballade No. 1 in G minor Op. 23 Ballade No. 2 in F major Op. 38 Ballade No. 3 in Ab major Op. 47 Ballade No. 4 in F minor Op. 52 About Philip James Leslie Praised for his sense of “culture and refinement” by the Liszt Society, British pianist Phillip Leslie is a thought-provoking artist and has received considerable acclaim for his performances across the UK and Europe. He has been described by ESM as a “tour-de-force” and his recent concert engagements include the Teatro Marcello, Steinway Hall, St John’s Smith Square, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Castellon Auditorio, Reid Concert Hall & the Wigmore Hall. Named a Park Lane Group Artist (alumni include John Ogdon & Jacqueline du Pré) in 2018, he made his Southbank Centre debut as part of Southbank International Festival in 2019... READ MORE>

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