⭐ Celebrate the festive season with an elegant evening of music at Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas by Candlelight, held in the stunning Manchester Cathedral.
Highlights
🎹 Experience the brilliance of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue alongside iconic classical works.
🕯️ Enjoy a magical recital set in the warm glow of candlelight within the historic Manchester Cathedral.
🎼 Performed by renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, one of the UK’s most acclaimed pianists.
🎄 A perfect way to end the year with elegance, music, and celebration.
General Info
📅 Date: December 30, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street, Manchester, M3 1SX
Description
Step into the breathtaking beauty of Manchester Cathedral for Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas by Candlelight, an unforgettable recital that combines music, elegance, and festive celebration. Bathed in candlelight, the historic venue sets the perfect mood for a programme featuring Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue, alongside masterpieces by Grieg, Liszt, Rachmaninov, Debussy, Chopin, and Beethoven. Performed by the celebrated pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, whose acclaimed career includes landmark performances of Chopin’s complete solo works, this recital promises an inspiring and moving musical experience to end the year in style.
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