St Vincent’s Diary
The Reverend John Penman, Priest-in-Charge
Maestro, This is Your Life!
Candle Concerts
Historical, Classical
Tune-in for a mockumentary edition of This Is Your Life as our imposter Michael Aspel interviews Ludwig van Beethoven. Features live performances from the maestro including Moonlight Sonata. ‘Matthew Shiel shone’ (ThisWeekCulture.com).
Einaudi’s Piano by Candlelight – Elegy for the Arctic
Candle Concerts
Pop, Classical
Relax and unwind as tonight’s artist plays contemporary piano classics by Ludovico Einaudi – by candlelight. Award-winning pianist Matthew Shiel performs his official most-streamed pieces. ‘Matthew Shiel shone’ (ThisWeekCulture.com).
Charlie Chaplin’s Late-Night Cinema
Candle Concerts
Film, Comedy
Relive the golden age of Hollywood as award-winning cinema pianist Matthew Shiel improvises a film score to Charlie Chaplin’s best silent films including The Gold Rush (1925) – live! ‘Matthew Shiel shone’ (ThisWeekCulture.com).
Burns Night Hootenanny!
Candle Concerts
Folk, Storytelling
Acclaimed novelist Alastair Sim reads Burns’ poetry alongside live performances of Scottish folk music – by candlelight. Features a special musical performance of Burns’ iconic Tam O’Shanter. ‘Matthew Shiel shone’ (ThisWeekCulture.com).
Debussy’s Romantic Piano by Candlelight – Clair de Lune
Candle Concerts
Classical, Contemporary
Celebrate this beautiful evening with romantic piano by Chopin, Liszt and Debussy – by candlelight. Features a romantic nocturne composed specially for tonight’s artist. ‘Matthew Shiel shone’ (ThisWeekCulture.com).
Charlie Chaplin’s Late-Night Cinema
Candle Concerts
Film, Comedy
Relive the golden age of Hollywood as award-winning cinema pianist Matthew Shiel improvises a film score to Charlie Chaplin’s best silent films including The Gold Rush (1925) – live! ‘Matthew Shiel shone’ (ThisWeekCulture.com).
Maestro, This is Your Life!
Candle Concerts
Historical, Classical
Tune-in for a mockumentary edition of This Is Your Life as our imposter Michael Aspel interviews Ludwig van Beethoven. Features live performances from the maestro including Moonlight Sonata. ‘Matthew Shiel shone’ (ThisWeekCulture.com).
Orchestre à Six Mains – Three Pianists, Six Hands, One Piano
Candle Concerts
Classical, Experimental
Hear our innovative piano orchestra perform finger-gymnastics music for three pianists playing one piano together. Featuring Rachmaninoff, popular and Scottish tunes. ‘Artistic Director Matthew Shiel shone’ (ThisWeekCulture.com).