Debussy’s Romantic Piano by Candlelight – ‘Clair de Lune’

Matthew Shiel plays piano by candlelight

Emma Yitong Shen

A Venetian mask, and candelabra balanced on a piano

Moonlight

Matthew Shiel plays the piano by candlelight

Emma Yitong Shen

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Open your heart and ears to love with acclaimed British concert pianist Matthew Shiel

Following last year’s sold-out Edinburgh Fringe show, romantic piano pieces meet candlelit Venetian masked balls as award-winning British pianist Matthew Shiel exposes the scandalous love affairs of the great composers. Features a new romance composed specially for tonight's artist by Dr Alfredo Caponnetto – Notturno VI, alongside digital animations by acclaimed Shanghai artist and Disney illustrator Emma Yitong Shen. An immersive musical experience designed to wind you down, find romantic inspiration and open your heart to live and to love. 'Enchanting... amusing, enlightening stories' ★★★★★ (EdinburghGuide.com). 'An atmosphere which is all too often missed in our digital world' ★★★★★ (CorrBlimey.com). 'Ripping good yarn' ★★★★★ (BingeFringe.com).

About Tonight's Artist - Matthew Shiel (UK)

Reviewers are applauding Matthew for his unique, creative and fresh approach to music performance which push the boundaries of what a piano recital can be: "Matthew Shiel 'composed' a most enchanting concert" ★★★★★ - Edinburgh Guide; "Matthew Shiel shone" ★★★★ - Three Weeks.
Matthew Shiel is an award-winning concert British pianist, Usher Hall and Live Music Now Scotland emerging artist who has performed at Usher Hall, The National Portrait Gallery of Scotland, St Gile's Cathedral, Glasgow City Halls (Scotland) and The Glasshouse International Centre for Music (England). Matthew is a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and has collaborated with festivals including the Åben Festival (Denmark), Music at Paxton (England) and a sold-out show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Scotland).

“"Matthew Shiel has ‘composed’ a most enchanting concert, relating amusing, enlightening stories to introduce each piece; his eloquent performance expresses a dramatic, emotional mood from sad and sorrowful to light-hearted and lyrical, oozing a joyful sense of romantic love."”

EdinburghGuide.com

“"Sim and Shiel both are masters of their crafts. Shiel is a gifted musician, showing especial regard for dynamics and musical structure. He lead the audience through the three-part Sonata form of the piano pieces with great clarity, showcasing the fascinating structure of the classical selections."”

BingeFringe.com

“"Truly, Shiel and Sim can pride themselves on creating an atmosphere which is all too often missed in our digital world. Moonlight can pride itself on designing an evening of authentic stories and skilful narration.””

Debussy’s Romantic Piano by Candlelight – ‘Clair de Lune’

Open your heart and ears to love with acclaimed British concert pianist Matthew Shiel

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