Enjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral.
Featuring renowned concert pianist, Johnathan French, the programme will include an outstanding selection of much-loved piano works, including Beethoven's masterpiece, The Moonlight Sonata.Featuring Jonathan French
Programme Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata Liszt: Liebestraum No.3 Schubert: Impromptu in Gb Major op 90 Chopin: Nocturne in Eb Fantasie Impromptu in C# min Debussy: Claire De Lune Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Jonathan French comes from Manchester and studied Piano at Chetham’s School of Music prior to commencing his degree studies at Birmingham Conservatoire. As a former student, Jonathan won every keyboard prize at the Conservatoire and went on to gain a First Class Honours Degree and a Diploma of Professional studies with distinction whilst a pupil of Professor Malcolm Wilson, Head of the School of Keyboard Studies. Jonathan has given many solo recitals and concerto performances at prestigious venues including Symphony Hall Birmingham, Liverpool’s Philharmonic Hall, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, Concert Hall Glasgow, and Southwark Cathedral, and is very much in demand as both a soloist and accompanist.
Notable performances have included Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto no.2 with the Birmingham Philharmonic, both at Symphony Hall, Birmingham. He has also performed Rachmaninoff Concertos with the Liverpool Philharmonic at the Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, and with Birmingham Symphonia at the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Centre. Other notable performances include Grieg’s Piano concerto at Bridgewater Hall Manchester, and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto no.1 at both the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow and De Montford Hall, Leicester. Jonathan has given many solo recitals at important musical events, including the Warwick and Stratford music festivals. As an accompanist Jonathan has worked with numerous different instrumentalists and singers performing and recording recitals and cabarets around the U.K and abroad. He is currently combining a busy performing career with teaching and coaching at the Birmingham Conservatoire where he has recently been given an honorary B.C. award.
“French dazzled us all with virtuosity, tenderness, humour and sheer emotional transportation." - Evening Mail.
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St Giles Apartments
Located on Edinburghs Royal Mile and Old Town, these luxury, 4-star apartments feature stylish interiors with spacious lounge areas. Edinburgh Castle is less than 10 minutes walk away..
Old Town Chambers
Boasting a central location in Edinburgh, a 2-minute walk from Waverley railway station and a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle, The Old Town Chambers apartment development offers modern, luxury apartments with free Wi-Fi..
St Giles Royal Mile
St Giles Royal Mile offers accommodation in Edinburgh, 100 metres from Royal Mile. The apartment is 200 metres from Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Free WiFi is featured .
Parliament Square Boutique Apartment
Parliament Square Boutique Apartment offers accommodation in Edinburgh, 300 metres from Royal Mile. The unit is 300 metres from Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Fraser Suites Edinburgh
Just off the Royal Mile and near Edinburgh Castle, this boutique hotel boasts luxurious rooms, a gym and a restaurant. There are superb views across Princes Street Gardens. Free WiFi is also available.
Royal Mile Holiday Rental
Set in Edinburgh, Royal Mile Holiday Rental offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi. The unit is located on the Royal Mile. There is a seating area and a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher.
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VenueSt Giles Cathedral
AddressHigh Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian,
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