Immerse yourself in the magical world of the renowned waltzes, nocturnes, etudes, and fantasies of Frederic Chopin by the flickering light of hundreds of candles in the ambience of a 19th century church at the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Are you ready to celebrate the most romantic day of winter with a beautiful live performance of the brilliant Mystery ensemble? You will hear Chopin's refined and tender music performed in a bright and expressive manner.
Did you know that Chopin adored performing in intimate settings, in semi-darkness, by candlelight? We've decided to make our unique concert as authentic as possible— you will fully experience and feel every note.
Chopin, the composer of numerous piano works, reinterpreted many genres, infusing dances like the mazurka and waltz with poetry and drama.
Chopin's music is an astonishing combination of classical form with melodic richness and fantasy.
The nocturne is a characteristic genre of romantic music, a type of lyrical miniature that stands out due to its original themes. The very word «nocturne» means «nightly.» The melancholic poetry of twilight, the elusive glow of the moon, or a raging nocturnal storm, shifting the boundaries of reality, transformed into visions shrouded in mystery, inseparable from the composer's personal emotions, from the mood that overwhelmed him.
- 1. Étude in C Major
- 2. Étude in E Major
- 3. Revolutionary Étude
- 4. Ballade No. 1
- 5. Nocturne in E-flat Major
- 6. Grand Brilliant Waltz
- 7. Heroic Polonaise
- 8. Nocturne in C-sharp Minor
- 9. Waltz in D-flat Major
- 10. Waltz No. 7
- 11. Grand Waltz
- 12. Fantaisie-Impromptu
- 13. Andante Spianato and Grand Brilliant Polonaise
*The programme may be subject to changes
