# Event Details - **Event Name**: Piano Concertos by Candlelight: Rachmaninoff 2 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 07:15 pm – Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: SELLOUT EdFringe25 pianist Matthew Shiel performs Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto with Candlelight Orchestra!About this EventSELLOUT EdFringe25 pianist Matthew Shiel performs Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto with his Candlelight Orchestra - by enchanting candlelight for a truly atmospheric and unforgettable performance!!!Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto erupts with sweeping passion and aching lyricism, pulling you into a world where every chord surges, shimmers, and refuses to let go. Voted No. 1 in Classic FM’s Hall of Fame.Matthew Shiel is an award-winning pianist who has collaborated with BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (broadcast on BBC Radio 3), The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marine Band Scotland and has been broadcast on Al Jazeera.Matthew will conduct his acclaimed Candlelight Orchestra from the piano as Mozart and Bach themselves did for an unforgettable evening of musical elegance.Fringe Classics are rated:“a most enchanting concert”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Edinburgh Guide“masters of their crafts”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Binge Fringe“profound”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Corr Blimey https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/bbe5be90-3032-11f1-898c-b1ec16c3517f-rimg-w493-h740-dc030202-gmir.jpg Piano: Matthew ShielMatthew Shiel is a British pianist who performs 200+ performances every year across UK, USA and Australia in partnership with the Edinburgh, Brighton, Adelaide, Melbourne and Hollywood Fringe Festivals. In 2025, Matthew Shiel made history by performing the world’s first piano recital of music composed by artificial intelligence at the Edinburgh Festival; his performance was subsequently commissioned by Dame Wendy Hall’s Web Science Institute (University of Southampton) and broadcast on Al Jazeera.He has notably performed at Usher Hall and The National Portrait Gallery of Scotland (Edinburgh), The Glasshouse International Centre for Music (Newcastle), Glasgow City Halls and has performed with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (broadcast on BBC Radio 3) and The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marine Band Scotland. Matthew has received multiple 5-star reviews in the press:“a most enchanting concert” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Edinburgh Guide“masters of their crafts” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Binge Fringe“profound” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Corr BlimeyMatthew is an Usher Hall and Live Music Now Scotland artist, artistic director of Fringe Classics and a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/bc286ce0-3032-11f1-9eb7-3140a20b4450-rimg-w494-h740-dc070705-gmir.jpg Fringe ClassicsFringe Classics is an international performing arts company that exports classical music to fringe festivals around the world. We organise 200+ performances every year across UK, USA and Australia in partnership with the Edinburgh, Brighton (UK), Adelaide, Melbourne (Australia) and Hollywood (USA) Fringe Festivals. We also creatively adapt classical concerts for festive occasions including Burns Night, Valentine’s Day, Halloween and Christmas. Our performances have been broadcast on Al Jazeera; have been commissioned by Dame Wendy Hall’s Web Science Institute (in association with the University of Southampton) and have received multiple 5-star reviews in the press:“a most enchanting concert” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Edinburgh Guide“masters of their crafts” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Binge Fringe“profound” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Corr BlimeyWe embrace the unbridled creativity and experimental aesthetic of fringe festivals. We embrace communication between classical music and other musical genres including jazz, folk and pop. And we embrace interdisciplinary collaboration with storytellers, visual artists, dancers, filmmakers and even computer scientists to push the boundaries of what a classical concert can be and create the 'performance of the future.'  In 2025, Fringe Classics made history by performing the world’s first piano recital of music composed by artificial intelligence at the Edinburgh Festival and this historic event was broadcast on Al Jazeera. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brighton-and-hove/piano-concertos-by-candlelight-rachmaninoff-2/100001986442196082 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, festivals, candlelight-concerts, art, performances, live-music, burns-night, artificial-intelligence, pop, music-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11, max: 28.33, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Brighton and Hove - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: St Paul's Church - **lat**: 50.82205520000001 - **long**: -0.1447824 - **full address**: St Paul's Church, West Street, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Piano Concertos by Candlelight: Rachmaninoff 2 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5371dc22a2c88d42350fa7b601a0cdf46fa8ba566ee12aa32225fd13a5db0a5f-rimg-w1200-h800-dc070703-gmir.jpg?v=1775313015 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Piano Concertos by Candlelight: Rachmaninoff 2 being held? - **A:** Piano Concertos by Candlelight: Rachmaninoff 2 takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 07:15 pm to Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm at St Paul's Church, West Street, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Piano Concertos by Candlelight: Rachmaninoff 2? - **A:** Ticket prices for Piano Concertos by Candlelight: Rachmaninoff 2 range from GBP 11 to GBP 28 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 24 + GBP 3 feeAvailableConcessionGBP 19 + GBP 2 feeAvailableChild or Young Person (under 25)GBP 11 + GBP 2 feeAvailableFront Row TicketsGBP 28 + GBP 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Piano Concertos by Candlelight: Rachmaninoff 2? - **A:** Piano Concertos by Candlelight: Rachmaninoff 2 is organized by Matthew Shiel. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Piano Concertos by Candlelight: Rachmaninoff 2 is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brighton and Hove, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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