Chopin & Champagne at Christmas

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with an unforgettable evening of music, candlelight and elegance, as renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith performs a heartwarming programme of Chopin’s piano masterpieces, alongside beloved seasonal favourites, in the candlelit splendour of Edinburgh's New Town Church on George Street - the perfect location in the heart of the city for a musical Christmas evening to remember! Frédéric Chopin, celebrated as one of the greatest composers for the piano, brings a richness of emotion, grace, and technical brilliance to the programme—paired here with touches of Christmas charm to lift the heart and inspire the spirit. Your evening begins with a complimentary champagne reception served from 5:10pm, before the concert begins at 5:30pm. Surrounded by some of Edinburgh’s finest bars and restaurants, this is the perfect way to celebrate the season in style. Featuring Warren Mailley-Smith (piano) Programme (All 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., B. 56 Waltz in E-flat major, Op. 18 ("Grande Valse Brillante")