Chopin & Champagne at Christmas

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with an unforgettable evening of music, candlelight and elegance, as renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith  performs a heartwarming programme of Chopin’s piano masterpieces, alongside beloved seasonal favourites, in the candlelit splendour of Edinburgh's New Town Church on George Street - the perfect location in the heart of the city for a musical Christmas  evening to remember!

Frédéric Chopin, celebrated as one of the greatest composers for the piano, brings a richness of emotion, grace, and technical brilliance to the programme—paired here with touches of Christmas charm to lift the heart and inspire the spirit.

Your evening begins with a complimentary champagne reception served from 5:10pm, before the concert begins at 5:30pm. Surrounded by some of Edinburgh’s finest bars and restaurants, this is the perfect way to celebrate the season in style.

Featuring
Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)

Programme (All Chopin)
Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
Berceuse in D-flat major, Op. 57
Prelude in D-flat major, Op. 28 No. 15 ("Raindrop")
Nocturne in B-flat minor, Op. 9 No. 1
Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 31
Polonaise in A major, Op. 40 No. 1 ("Military")
Waltz in E minor, Op. posth., B. 56
Waltz in E-flat major, Op. 18 ("Grande Valse Brillante")