Valentine's Moonlight Sonata

Celebrate Valentine’s night with an unforgettable evening of music in the stunning, candlelit setting of St Ann's Church in Manchester. This special concert features an exquisite programme of romantic piano masterpieces, performed by acclaimed concert pianist Madalina Rusu, renowned for her expressive touch and captivating artistry.

From the haunting beauty of Beethoven’s beloved Moonlight Sonata and the tender lyricism of Schumann’s Widmung in Liszt’s celebrated arrangement, to the intimate warmth of Brahms’ Intermezzo and the passionate drama of his Allegro, this programme explores the many facets of love and romance through some of the greatest works in the piano repertoire.

Chopin’s virtuosic Ballade No. 1 brings both poetry and emotional intensity, while Debussy’s enchanting Clair de lune offers a moment of dreamlike reflection. The evening concludes with the rich, expressive world of Rachmaninoff’s Moments Musicaux, showcasing the composer’s signature combination of sweeping melodies and emotional depth.