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Our annual Chopin Prize sees finalists from our School of Keyboard Studies showcase their skills in honour of the virtuoso pianist and composer.

Chopin famously played just one concert in Manchester at the prestigious Manchester Gentleman’s Concert Hall in August 1848 to one of his largest audiences. Reviewed by the Manchester Guardian, he was warmly received and made a strong impression on the Manchester music scene. A statue of Chopin by artist Ludwika Nitschowa can be found on the RNCM concourse. It was erected in 1973 in honour of the 125^th anniversary of Chopin’s appearance in Manchester.

Frédéric Chopin:
Nocturne in C minor Op 48 No 1 Chopin
Etude in C sharp minor Op 10 No 4 Chopin
Nocturne in A flat Op 32 No 2 Chopin
Ballade No 2 in F major/minor
Scherzo No 2 in B flat minor Op 31
Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise Brilliante
Students from Chetham’s School of Music

Sonata No 3 in B minor Op 58
Mazurka Op 59 No 2, Andante Spianato et grande polonaise brillante Op 22
Nocturne in C Minor Op 48 No 1, Scherzo No 2 in B Flat Minor Op 31
Students from the RNCM

Tickets:
£5 (Under 26s and Students) + £1 Booking Fee
£10 + £1 Booking Fee

This event will include a 20-minute interval and will end at approximately 9.30pm.