Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 11 Dec, Sheffield
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The programme at Ripon Cathedral in Ripon presents Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata alongside selected works by Chopin and Liszt. The performance begins with a hushed opening and moves through lighter and more intense movements. It is scheduled for 11 December 2026 at 18:30.
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At the heart of this one-hour programme is Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, one of the most famous and haunting works ever written for piano. The work acquired its famous nickname after it was likened to moonlight shining on Lake Lucerne by a famous poet of the time. Unlike other piano sonatas, Beethoven begins with a hushed, almost hypnotic opening, built on a gently undulating accompaniment, before moving through a lighter middle movement and culminating in a turbulent, dramatic finale — a movement of extraordinary intensity and drive that pushes the piano to its limits.
The programme also includes music by Chopin and Liszt, two composers who expanded the expressive and technical possibilities of the piano in very different ways.
PROGRAMME
Beethoven – Moonlight Sonata
Chopin – Selected Works
Liszt – Selected Works
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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 11 Dec, Sheffield takes place on Friday, 11 December 2026 at 18:30.
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 11 Dec, Sheffield is held at Ripon Cathedral in Harrogate (Liberty Court House, Ripon, HG4 1QT).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Ripon Cathedral can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 11 Dec, Sheffield can be booked via Ticketmaster using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 11 Dec, Sheffield
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The programme at Ripon Cathedral in Ripon presents Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata alongside selected works by Chopin and Liszt. The performance begins with a hushed opening and moves through lighter and more intense movements. It is scheduled for 11 December 2026 at 18:30.
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ABOUT
At the heart of this one-hour programme is Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, one of the most famous and haunting works ever written for piano. The work acquired its famous nickname after it was likened to moonlight shining on Lake Lucerne by a famous poet of the time. Unlike other piano sonatas, Beethoven begins with a hushed, almost hypnotic opening, built on a gently undulating accompaniment, before moving through a lighter middle movement and culminating in a turbulent, dramatic finale — a movement of extraordinary intensity and drive that pushes the piano to its limits.
The programme also includes music by Chopin and Liszt, two composers who expanded the expressive and technical possibilities of the piano in very different ways.
PROGRAMME
Beethoven – Moonlight Sonata
Chopin – Selected Works
Liszt – Selected Works
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 11 Dec, Sheffield?
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 11 Dec, Sheffield takes place on Friday, 11 December 2026 at 18:30.
Where is Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 11 Dec, Sheffield taking place?
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 11 Dec, Sheffield is held at Ripon Cathedral in Harrogate (Liberty Court House, Ripon, HG4 1QT).
Is there anywhere to stay near Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 11 Dec, Sheffield?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Ripon Cathedral can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 11 Dec, Sheffield?
Tickets for Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 11 Dec, Sheffield can be booked via Ticketmaster using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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