Piano concerts by candle glow in Gdańsk honor Fryderyk Chopin, showcasing his celebrated works alongside pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, Schumann, and Rachmaninoff. Held in the 13th-century Gothic Church of St. Catherine, known for its exceptional acoustics, the concerts offer a unique and emotional experience. This is the only chance in Gdańsk to attend a piano concert in a historic church setting.
- Experience a magical piano concert by candle glow featuring the music of Fryderyk Chopin and other world-renowned composers
- The unique acoustics of the Gothic St. Catherine’s Church in Gdańsk create an unforgettable musical atmosphere
- This is the only opportunity to enjoy a live piano concert in a historic church setting in Gdańsk!
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Further information
The candlelight piano concerts are dedicated to the outstanding and most popular Polish composer – Fryderyk Chopin. His works are recognized all over the world, and his name ranks among the greatest composers of all time. Chopin’s compositions are considered some of the most beautiful piano pieces in the history of music.In addition to selected works by Chopin, the program also includes the most remarkable piano compositions by world-renowned composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, Schumann, and Rachmaninoff.What makes our concerts unique is, above all, the venue – the Rectoral Church of the Carmelite Fathers of St. Catherine – a massive Gothic church from the 13th century, known for its outstanding acoustics. The sound of the piano in candlelight within such a space will provide listeners with an unforgettable emotional experience, leaving a lasting memory.
This is the only opportunity in Gdańsk to experience a piano concert in a church!
Program:
Each day, the pianist performs a different selection from the following pieces:
• F. Chopin – Scherzo in B minor, Op. 31• F. Chopin – Fantasy in F minor, Op. 49• J. S. Bach – Prelude & Fugue in G-sharp minor, WTC II• F. Chopin – Barcarolle in F-sharp major, Op. 60• L. van Beethoven – Sonata in A-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3• F. Chopin – Polonaise in A major, Op. 40 No. 1• S. Prokofiev – Sonata No. 3, Op. 28• F. Chopin – Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. posth.• S. Rachmaninoff – Étude in D minor, Op. 33 No. 4• F. Liszt – Petrarch Sonnet No. 104• F. Chopin – Étude in E minor, Op. 25 No. 5• R. Schumann – Papillons, Op. 2• F. Chopin – Étude in C minor, Op. 10 No. 12 (“Revolutionary Étude”).
The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the concert program.
Duration: 50 minutes
