Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Enjoy a spectacular piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary Le Strand. At the heart of the programme is Beethoven’s hauntingly beautiful Moonlight Sonata, a masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its emotional depth and melodic genius. Performed by renowned concert pianist, Sophia Medina. The programme also includes many other much-loved works. It’s the perfect addition to your weekend plans. There are many good bars and restaurants nearby to complete your night.

Featuring
Sofia Medina (piano)

Programme
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata
Debussy: Reverie
Debussy: Clair de Lune
Rachmaninov: Preludes Op 23: 2, 3, 4 & 5

About the Artist
Spanish pianist Sofía Medina, born in Madrid in 1998, has built a diverse career as a concert soloist, chamber musician, and historical performer. Demonstrating remarkable talent from an early age, Sofía began her musical education at just five years old. In 2007, she enrolled at the “Centro Integrado de Música Padre Antonio Soler” in Madrid, studying under Anatoli Pozvoun and Lydia Rendón. After graduating with distinction from both her undergraduate and Master of Performance degrees at the Royal College of Music, she recently completed her Artist Diploma there, serving as the 2023-2024 Mill Williams Junior Fellow under the mentorship of Professor Dina Parakhina. Throughout her career, Sofía has garnered numerous accolades, including multiple honors and distinctions, as well as various prizes in competitions. Notably, she received the prestigious "Juventudes Musicales de Madrid" award, presented by Her Majesty Queen Sofía of Spain at the National Auditorium in 2019.

In 2023, she achieved significant success in various national and international competitions, including the Help Musicians Award (March), first prize at the Don Benito National Piano Competition (April), first prize at the “Kendal Taylor Beethoven Competition at RCM” (May), and both first prizes at the Budapest Danubia Talents International Piano Competition and the Duo Competition (November). As a soloist, Sofía has performed extensively across Spain in venues such as Segovia, Ávila, Guadalajara, Valladolid, Burgos, Córdoba, Jaén, Granada, Málaga, and Madrid. Her international performances have taken her to countries including Russia, Italy, Portugal, Amsterdam, and London, where she has graced prestigious venues like Steinway Hall, Saint James’s Piccadilly, and Cadogan Hall.