Lunchtime Concert: William Lui, cello & Kwanyee Chan, piano

Chichester Cathedral's popular lunchtime concerts take place on Tuesdays at 1.10pm during term time, in the spectacular setting of the Cathedral Nave. They are free and last approximately 50 minutes. There is a retiring collection.

 

Event details

Tickets
Free
Date
Tuesday 3 November 2026, 13:10
Venue
Nave
Programme

Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Cello Sonata, L.135
     I. Prologue: Lent, sostenuto e molto risoluto
    II. Sérénade: Modérément animé
   III. Finale: Animé, léger et nerveux

Lili Boulanger (1893-1918)
Nocturne for cello and piano

Gabriel Faure (1845-1924)
Cello Sonata No. 1 in D minor, Op. 109
     I. Allegro 
    II. Andante
   III. Finale: Allegro commodo


 


Musician Biographies

Finding their roots in Hong Kong, the Chan-Lui duo have been active players in the vibrant UK performing arts scene.

Pianist Kwanyee Chan and Cellist William Lui have performed in notable UK venues such as the Bechstein Hall, St James Piccadilly, St Mary’s Perivale, St Stephen’s College Chapel Cambridge, and Wigmore Hall. The Duo has also performed internationally in Europe and Asia, in places such as Hong Kong, Tokyo, Brussels, Milan, Venice. The Duo gains valuable insight from world class professors such as Caroline Palmer, Sam Armstrong, Ralf Gothóni and Louise Hopkins. 

The Duo is generously supported by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust, and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.


Donations

Chichester Cathedral's Lunchtime Concert series is self-supporting, and thrives through the generosity of its audiences. While there is no charge for admission, we suggest a minimum donation of £7 per person, with Gift Aid applied if possible. Donations can be made in the retiring collection, in the Cathedral, at our Visitor’s Desk or at various donation points, using cash, card and contactless or using the button below.

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Can't make it this time?

Lunchtime Concerts take place every Tuesday at 1.10pm during term-time, our talented performers come from across the UK and occasionally overseas, to delight our audiences with music from Beethoven to Chopin, Elgar to Mozart and more.

Autumn 2026 Programme - coming soon