Following their string of sold-out shows and five-star reviews:  a most enchanting concert  (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Edinburgh Guide)  masters of their crafts  (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Binge Fringe)  an atmosphere which is all too often missed in our digital world  (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Corr Blimey) Moonlight Concerts invite you to join acclaimed Usher Hall and Live Music Now emerging artist Matthew Shiel (winner of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's Johann Sebastian Bach Prize) as he plays Classic FM's No.1 harpsichord piece as voted by the general public - Johann Sebastian Bach's Goldberg Variations. Many listeners are not aware that Bach composed his Goldberg Variations for the harpsichord - the piano was not a popular instrument during Bach's lifetime. We give thanks to St Cecelia's Hall and Musical Instrument Museum which will lend its incredible ancient musical collection including their concert hall organ and harpsichord to transport you back in time for an unforgettable and authentic musical experience from three hundred years ago! Join award-winning concert harpsichordist Matthew Shiel for an unforgettable evening of keyboard excellence and emotional storytelling at St Cecelia's Hall - dating from 1763, the heyday of Bach, it is Scotland's oldest concert hall and an architectural icon. The piece comprises 30 variations on an enchanting melody. Over a meditative hour, the music undergoes transformations through diverse time signatures, textures, and harmonies. Eventually, the initial aria reappears, but with an entirely fresh and striking character. After experiencing the melody reshaped in countless ways, the original simplicity is a profound and mystical musical experience! Join us for  Chillout Harpsichord by Candlelight  where each variation lingers as a timeless treasure, thoughtfully selected to reveal the richness and variety of the fascinating world of harpsichord in all its glory! Matthew Shiel 'Matthew Shiel shone' (Three Weeks) and 'Matthew Shiel 'composed' a most enchanting concert. 5 stars!' (Edinburgh Guide) - 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 is an award-winning concert 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 (Edinburgh), The Glasshouse International Centre for Music (Newcastle) and Glasgow City Halls. Matthew is a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and has collaborated with festivals including the Åben Festival (Copenhagen), Music at Paxton (Berwick) and a sold-out show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Moonlight Moonlight is a performing arts company that creates immersive classical music experiences, concerts, shows and exhibitions. It celebrates interdisciplinary collaboration with writers and storytellers, visual artists, dancers and filmmakers (and beyond) to push the boundaries of what a classical concert can be and create the 'performance of the future.' Our aim is to make classical music appealing to the demands and expectations of a 21st Century audience and make classical music accessible for all. moonlightconcerts.co.uk

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The San Cecilia Hall Musical Instrument Museum is a very well-known musical instrument museum. The museum is divided into two main themes. One is the musical instrument display, which can see the piano, saxophone, etc., as well as the organ and other large musical instruments used in the church. There are also staff on-site demonstrations of violin maintenance. The tourists are very participatory, quite good ～ I hope to see more of our famous classical instruments in China in this museum in the future!

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