Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 5 December, Coventry
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The cathedral will host a performance centred on Beethoven's evocative Moonlight Sonata. This hour-long programme promises an intimate musical experience within the historic setting of Ripon Cathedral. Attendees can anticipate the haunting quality of this renowned piano work illuminated by candlelight.
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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 - 5 December, Coventry takes place on Saturday, 5 December 2026 at 17:00.
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 5 December, Coventry is held at Ripon Cathedral in Harrogate (Liberty Court House, Ripon, HG4 1QT).
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight is performing at Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 5 December, Coventry.
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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 5 December, Coventry
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The cathedral will host a performance centred on Beethoven's evocative Moonlight Sonata. This hour-long programme promises an intimate musical experience within the historic setting of Ripon Cathedral. Attendees can anticipate the haunting quality of this renowned piano work illuminated by candlelight.
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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 - 5 December, Coventry?
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 5 December, Coventry takes place on Saturday, 5 December 2026 at 17:00.
Where is Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 5 December, Coventry taking place?
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 5 December, Coventry is held at Ripon Cathedral in Harrogate (Liberty Court House, Ripon, HG4 1QT).
Who is performing at Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 5 December, Coventry?
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight is performing at Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 5 December, Coventry.
How do I get tickets for Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 5 December, Coventry?
Tickets for Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 5 December, Coventry 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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