About this experience
Experience a piano concert at St. Catherine's Church in Gdańsk by candle glow. Enjoy works by Chopin, Bach, Beethoven, and more in a stunning Gothic setting.
Highlights
- Feel the magic of Chopin's music in a candlelit Gothic church
- Experience the outstanding acoustics of St. Catherine's Church
- Listen to a different selection of pieces each day for a unique experience
- Enjoy a selection of pieces by Chopin, Bach, Beethoven, and more
- Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of a 13th-century church
What's included
- Candlelight piano concert
- Performance of works by Chopin and other renowned composers
- Venue at the Rectoral Church of the Carmelite Fathers of St. Catherine
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
The piano concerts by candle glow 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 by candle glow 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
Terms & conditions
The concert lasts 50 minutes
The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the concert program