Valentine's Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5AW
Saturday 13th February 2027 6:00PM
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable evening of music, romance, and candlelit elegance featuring acclaimed concert pianist Ziteng Fan. At the heart of the programme is Beethoven’s hauntingly beautiful Moonlight Sonata, a masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its emotional depth and melodic genius. The programme also includes other much-loved works - the perfect addition to your Valentine's weekend plans.
Featuring
Ziteng Fan
Programme
Mendelssohn - Lied ohne Worte in E major, Op.19b/1
Schumann - Träumerei
Chopin - Fantasie-Impromptu
Debussy - Clair de lune
Handel - Menuet in G Minor, arr. Wilhelm Kempff
Mendelssohn - Lied ohne Worte in F-sharp minor, Op.67/2
Liszt - Liebestraum
Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata
Chopin - Ballade No.1
Chinese-born Finnish pianist Ziteng Fan is a versatile musician whose career spans solo performance, chamber music, and collaborative piano. Active on the international stage, she performs regularly in recital and chamber music concerts across Europe and China, with festival appearances including the Buxton International Festival (UK), Musica Nova Helsinki (Finland), the Bartók Salon Concerts (Amsterdam), and the Romsey Chamber Music Festival (UK). As a concerto soloist, she has performed with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Helsinki Camerata. She currently serves as Artist in Residence at the Piano Art Development & Promotion Association in Changchun, China.
Featuring
Ziteng Fan
Programme
Mendelssohn - Lied ohne Worte in E major, Op.19b/1
Schumann - Träumerei
Chopin - Fantasie-Impromptu
Debussy - Clair de lune
Handel - Menuet in G Minor, arr. Wilhelm Kempff
Mendelssohn - Lied ohne Worte in F-sharp minor, Op.67/2
Liszt - Liebestraum
Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata
Chopin - Ballade No.1
Chinese-born Finnish pianist Ziteng Fan is a versatile musician whose career spans solo performance, chamber music, and collaborative piano. Active on the international stage, she performs regularly in recital and chamber music concerts across Europe and China, with festival appearances including the Buxton International Festival (UK), Musica Nova Helsinki (Finland), the Bartók Salon Concerts (Amsterdam), and the Romsey Chamber Music Festival (UK). As a concerto soloist, she has performed with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Helsinki Camerata. She currently serves as Artist in Residence at the Piano Art Development & Promotion Association in Changchun, China.
Event Details
Doors Open at 5:40PM
From 6:00PM to 7:00PM
