# Event Details - **Event Name**: Free Chopin Piano Recital by Tiantian Gao at Forsyth Music Shop - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Masterworks and rarities by "the poet of the piano", Frédéric Chopin, performed live in the heart of Manchester by a brilliant young pianistAbout this EventWe first heard 12-year-old Tiantian play when she visited Forsyth for a lesson with Murray McLachlan, and we were so impressed that we invited her to return and give a recital! She will perform a beautiful all-Chopin programme, featuring a Ballade, Études, a Nocturne and a Waltz, plus a rarely-heard early set of Variations on a theme by Mozart, and concluding with the dazzling Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante.PROGRAMMEFRÉDÉRIC CHOPINVariations on 'Là ci darem la mano' (from Mozart's Don Giovanni) Op. 2Nocturne No. 13 in C minor Op. 48 No. 1Waltz No. 2 in A♭ major Op. 34 No. 1Études Op. 10 Nos 7 – 12No. 7 in C majorNo. 8 in F major No. 9 in F minor No. 10 in A♭ majorNo. 11 in E♭ major No. 12 in C minor 'Revolutionary Étude'Ballade No. 2 in F major Op. 38Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante in E♭ major Op. 22ABOUT THE PERFORMERTiantian Gao, aged 12, is currently studying piano with Dr Murray McLachlan at Chetham's School of Music. At the age of nine, she was awarded the ATCL diploma with Distinction from Trinity College London, followed by the LTCL diploma with Distinction at the age of ten. At the age of eleven, she was successfully awarded the FTCL diploma and achieved Distinction in ABRSM Grade 8 Theory.In 2024, she won First Prize at both the EPTA UK National Piano Competition and the London Chopin Competition. In 2025, she was the winner of the Junior Section in the Chetham's Keyboard Department Annual Celebration.Besides piano, she enjoys reading, drawing, languages, and composition. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/free-chopin-piano-recital-by-tiantian-gao-at-forsyth-music-shop/100001980180625556 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, contests, performances, fine-arts, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Forsyth Brothers Limited - **lat**: 53.48121459999999 - **long**: -2.2482027999999445 - **full address**: Forsyth Brothers Limited, 126 Deansgate, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Free Chopin Piano Recital by Tiantian Gao at Forsyth Music Shop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/da5daf649dfc036b05e359e12a3a6e5a4402ed64f04fa9c82affaee48c5fcac8-rimg-w1200-h600-dc050503-gmir.jpg?v=1768880858 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Free Chopin Piano Recital by Tiantian Gao at Forsyth Music Shop being held? - **A:** Free Chopin Piano Recital by Tiantian Gao at Forsyth Music Shop takes place on Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Forsyth Brothers Limited, 126 Deansgate, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Free Chopin Piano Recital by Tiantian Gao at Forsyth Music Shop? - **A:** Free Chopin Piano Recital by Tiantian Gao at Forsyth Music Shop is organized by Forsyth Brothers Limited. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Free Chopin Piano Recital by Tiantian Gao at Forsyth Music Shop is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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