Valentines Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Event information

Celebrate Valentine’s night with an unforgettable evening of music in the stunning, candlelit setting of Chichester Cathedral. This special concert features an exquisite programme of romantic piano masterpieces, performed by acclaimed British pianist Simon Watterton, renowned for his expressive touch and captivating artistry.

This exceptional programme ranges from the tender beauty of Chopin’s Nocturne in E-flat to the passionate longing of Liszt’s Liebestraum No. 3, and the sweeping drama of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. At its emotional heart lies Beethoven’s iconic Moonlight Sonata, a timeless work full of intimacy, intensity, and poetic depth.

Also featured are beloved pieces by Debussy, Grieg, Schumann, Rachmaninov, and Prokofiev, each offering a different expression of romance, reflection, or joy. With the soft glow of candlelight and the breathtaking acoustics of Chichester Cathedral, this is the perfect way to celebrate love—whether with a partner, friends, or simply your love for beautiful music.

Programme
Bach – Goldberg Variations: Aria
Gershwin – The Man I Love
Grieg – Wedding Day at Troldhaugen
Chopin – Nocturne in E-flat, Op. 9 No. 2
Liszt – Liebestraum No. 3
Rachmaninov – Liebeslied
Beethoven – Moonlight Sonata
Debussy – Clair de lune
Prokofiev – Montagues and Capulets
Schumann – Romance in F-sharp major, Op. 28 No. 2
Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue

Featuring
Simon Waterton (piano)

With candlelight, world-class music, and one of the South’s most romantic venues, this magical concert is the perfect centrepiece to your Valentine’s celebration.