Piano by Candlelight Goldberg Variations feat Bach Toccata Fugue

After a series of fully booked performances and glowing five-star critiques—described as “a truly captivating performance” (????? Edinburgh Guide), “virtuosos in their field” (????? Binge Fringe), and “a rare ambiance absent in our tech-driven era” (????? Corr Blimey)—Moonlight Concerts warmly welcomes you to an extraordinary event. Renowned Usher Hall and Live Music Now rising star Matthew Shiel, recipient of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Johann Sebastian Bach Prize, will perform beloved Classic FM selections, including Johann Sebastian Bach’s Goldberg Variations and the legendary Toccata and Fugue in D minor. Experience an exceptional night of keyboard mastery and heartfelt narratives with celebrated harpsichordist Matthew Shiel at the historic St Vincent’s Chapel. Built in 1857, this architectural gem stands as one of Scotland’s most stunning chapels.

The performance features 30 variations on a mesmerizing tune. Across a reflective hour, the composition evolves through a spectrum of rhythms, textures, and harmonies. Ultimately, the original aria returns, transformed with a surprising and renewed essence. Having journeyed through myriad reinterpretations of the melody, the return to its initial purity offers a deeply moving and transcendent musical moment!

Please note, this is a ticketed event.