New Year's Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight at Manchester Cathedral

⭐ Ring in the New Year with an inspiring afternoon recital at the majestic Manchester Cathedral, bathed in the warm glow of candlelight

Highlights
🎹 Experience virtuosic piano works by Chopin, Liszt, and Beethoven performed by the brilliant British pianist Tyler Hay.
🌟 Enjoy iconic pieces like Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, Chopin’s Nocturnes and Revolutionary Étude, and Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody.
🏰 Set in the breathtaking and atmospheric surroundings of Manchester Cathedral.
🍽️ Close to great restaurants and bars for the perfect New Year’s Eve evening.
🎶 A thrilling musical journey to end the year with beauty and brilliance.

General Info
📅 Date: December 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street, Manchester, M3 1SX

Description
Ring in the New Year with style and inspiration at a breathtaking afternoon recital in the majestic, candlelit surroundings of Manchester Cathedral. This New Year’s Eve celebration features a glittering programme of virtuosic piano works by Chopin, Liszt, and Beethoven, performed by the brilliant British pianist Tyler Hay.

As the year draws to a close, escape the winter bustle and immerse yourself in music of profound beauty and dazzling brilliance. From the poetic elegance of Chopin’s Nocturnes to the electrifying passion of Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody, this concert offers a stirring journey through some of the most iconic and emotionally charged piano repertoire ever written. Whether you're a seasoned classical music lover or discovering these masterpieces for the first time, this recital promises to be a thrilling and unforgettable way to end the year.

Featuring:
Tyler Hay – piano

Programme:
Ludwig van Beethoven – Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 “Moonlight”
Frédéric Chopin – Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2
Frédéric Chopin – Étude in C minor, Op. 10 No. 12 “Revolutionary”
Frédéric Chopin – Waltz in C-sharp minor, Op. 64 No. 2
Frédéric Chopin – Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53 “Heroic”
Frédéric Chopin – Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor, Op. posth. 66
Franz Liszt – La Campanella
Franz Liszt – Liebestraum No. 3
Franz Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2