Join Usher Hall emerging artist Matthew Shiel as he takes centre-stage in Rachmaninoff's breath-taking Classic FM No.1 masterpiece! 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 concert-pianist Matthew Shiel as he takes centre-stage in Rachmaninoff's breath-taking and fiendishly difficult second piano concerto - a experience that leaves many an audience-goer speechless! Rachmaninoffs beloved Piano Concerto No. 2 is an odyssey for piano and orchestra an odyssey through Rachmaninoffs subconscious mind. Its composition was instigated by Dr Nikolai Dahl who creatively cured Rachmaninoffs depression by successfully hypnotising him into composing a piano concerto. It is possibly the only masterpiece of classical music to be dedicated to their therapist. A show-stopping pianistic spectacle, this concerto subsequently found the attention of Hollywood producers and it has featured in several Hollywood blockbusters including Brief Encounters (1945) and The Seven Year Itch (1955), starring Marilyn Monroe. Join Matthew for an unforgettable evening of piano excellence and emotional storytelling at St Vincent's Chapel - dating from 1857, it is one of Scotland's magnificent chapels and an architectural icon. 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 ben Festival (Copenhagen), Music at Paxton (Berwick) and a sold-out show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.