WHAT’S ON
EVENTS CALENDAR
St Giles’ plays host to a variety of events, from music concerts to lecture series and art exhibitions. We also host a number of civic and national services, such as the Kirking of the Parliament at the beginning of each new Scottish Parliamentary term.
If you would like to organise a concert or event at St Giles’ please email your enquiry to music@stgilescathedral.org.uk
See the events calendar below for upcoming events at St Giles’.
Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series 2024: The Beethoven Sonatas, Andrew Zolinsky (piano)
Programme
Brahms: Four pieces from Six Piano Pieces Op.118
- Intermezzo in A minor Op.118 No.1
- Intermezzo in A major Op.118 No.2
- Ballade in G minor Op.118 No.3
- Intermezzo in E flat minor Op.118 No.6
Beethoven: Sonata No.30 in E major Op.109
Liszt: Les Jeux d’eau à La Villa d’Este (from Années de Pèlerinage, Troisième Année)
Debussy: L’isle Joyeuse
Makers Market
Support The Makers will be hosting their Makers Market at St Giles Cathedral this September. Each market is curated to showcase an amazing selection art, accessories, jewellery, clothing, ceramics, homewares, textiles and much more from Scottish artists, creatives, designers and makers.
Free entry.
Afternoon Concert Series: D´kor, Bærum, Norway
Tickets are free, with an optional donation.
St Giles' at Six: Brian Davidson, Piano
Chopin Nocturne in B Op 32 No 1; Chopin Polonaise in C sharp minor Op 26 No 1; Grieg Three Lyric Pieces; Brian Davidson Scottish Suite and Toccata.
Tickets are free with an optional donation, available at eventbrite.co.uk
EDINBURGH ROYAL MILE INTERNATIONAL PIANO SERIES 2024: The Beethoven Sonatas
Hiroaki Takenouchi Pianist
Beethoven Sonata in A, Op 101
Schubert Sonata in B flat, D 960
Tickets at ticketsource.co.uk
THE BANNERS & EMBROIDERIES OF ST GILES’ TALK
THE BANNERS & EMBROIDERIES OF ST GILES’
With the new St Giles’ banners as a backdrop, Sheana Stephen Ashton will give an illustrated talk on the banners and embroideries of St Giles’ Cathedral on Tuesday 24th September at 6.30pm.
Her first commissions for the Cathedral were in 1991, designing the Christmas angels and making the flag to be carried at the funeral of Lord MacLeod of Fuinary.
The Banner Guild’s work in banner making, replacing stolen embroidery and carrying out repairs shall be covered in the talk.
Tickets are be available on Eventbrite. Donations to the Embroideries and Fabric Fund would be welcome to help with ongoing work on behalf of St Giles’.
Evening Concert Series: Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, New York
MICHAEL STEPHEN BROWN, piano
WU HAN, piano
JULIAN RHEE, violin
NICHOLAS CANELLAKIS, cello
Joseph Haydn (1732–1809)
Trio in C major for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Hob. XV:27 (1797)
—Allegro
—Andante
—Finale: Presto
BROWN, RHEE, CANELLAKIS
Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847)
Fantasie in F-sharp minor for Piano, Op. 28 (1833)
—Con moto agitato—Andante
—Allegro con moto
—Presto
BROWN
Trio No. 2 in C minor for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 66 (1845)
—Allegro energico e con fuoco
—Andante espressivo
—Scherzo: Molto allegro, quasi presto
—Finale: Allegro appassionato
WU HAN, RHEE, CANELLAKIS
Winner of a 2018 Emerging Artist Award from Lincoln Center and a 2015 Avery Fisher Career Grant, pianist Michael Stephen Brown is an alum of CMS’s Bowers Program. He makes regular appearances with orchestras such as the National Philharmonic and the Seattle, Phoenix, North Carolina, and Albany symphonies, and recently has made European recital debuts at the Beethoven-Haus Bonn and the Chopin Museum in Mallorca. He has received commissions from many organizations and some of today’s leading artists, and recently toured his own Piano Concerto around the US and Poland with several orchestras. Michael earned degrees in piano and composition from the Juilliard School.
Nicholas Canellakis has become one of the most sought-after and innovative cellists of his generation, praised in the New Yorker as a “superb young soloist.” Recent highlights include solo debuts with the Virginia, Albany, Bangor, and Delaware symphony orchestras; concerto appearances with the Erie Philharmonic, the New Haven Symphony, and the American Symphony Orchestra; Europe and Asia tours with CMS; and recitals throughout the US with his longtime duo collaborator, pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown. He is a regular guest artist at many of the world’s leading music festivals. Canellakis is the Artistic Director of Chamber Music Sedona in Arizona and is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music and New England Conservatory.
Julian Rhee is the Silver Medalist of the 11th Quadrennial International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, winner of Astral Artists’ National Auditions, and the first-prize winner of the 2020 Elmar Oliveira International Competition. He made his Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra debut at age 8, and has gone on to perform with orchestras such as the Indianapolis Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, San Diego Symphony, and others. He received his bachelor’s degree and is currently pursuing a master’s degree with Miriam Fried at the New England Conservatory. Rhee is the recipient of the outstanding 1699 “Lady Tennant” Antonio Stradivari on extended loan through the generosity of the Mary B. Galvin Foundation and the efforts of the Stradivari Society.
Pianist Wu Han, recipient of Musical America’s Musician of the Year Award, enjoys a multi-faceted musical life that encompasses artistic direction, performing, and recording. Co-Artistic Director of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center since 2004 as well as Founder and Co-Artistic Director of Silicon Valley’s Music@Menlo since 2002, she also serves as Artistic Advisor for Wolf Trap’s Chamber Music at the Barns series and Palm Beach’s Society of the Four Arts, and as Artistic Director for La Musica in Sarasota, Florida. She is the Founder and Artistic Director of ArtistLed, classical music’s first artist-directed, internet-based recording label. She was mentored by some of the greatest pianists of our time, including Lilian Kallir, Rudolf Serkin, and Menahem Pressler. Married to cellist David Finckel since 1985, Wu Han divides her time between concert touring and residences in New York City and Westchester County.
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) was founded in 1969 under the leadership and patronage of Alice Tully and the artistic direction of Charles Wadsworth, beginning a new era for chamber music in the United States. Through its many performance, education, and digital activities, CMS brings the experience of great chamber music to more people than any other organization of its kind. The performing artists constitute a multi-generational and international roster of the world’s finest chamber musicians, enabling CMS to present chamber music of every instrumentation, style, and historical period. CMS reaches a growing global audience through a range of free digital media, including livestreams, an online archive of more than 1,500 video recordings, and broadcasts that are distributed to millions of listeners around the world.
When tickets are available a link will be posted here.
Afternoon Concert Series: The male choir Esja, Iceland
The male choir Esja, Iceland
A mix of Icelandic and other European choral music. Entry is free, with an optional donation.
Evening Concert Series: Dunedin Consort, Carolyn Sampson sings Bach
Programme
Pietro Antonio Locatelli Concerto Grosso in E-flat major, Op. 7, No. 6, “Il Pianto d’Arianna”
Jocelyn Morlock Golden
George Frideric Handel Organ Concerto Op. 4 No. 6 in B flat major, HWV 294
Georg Frideric Handel Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 4 in A minor, HWV 322
Johann Sebastian Bach Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51
Featured Artists
Carolyn Sampson
Paul Sharp
John Butt
Open Doors Day: Showcasing all of the work in the Cathedral
We look forward to welcoming the public to our 900 Open Doors day.
St Giles' at Six: Barbara Jones (Mezzo Soprano), Ailsa Aitkenhead (Piano)
My Grandmother's Songbook: A concert of Lieder and English song celebrating music handed down through the generations, including Schubert, Schumann, Vaughan Williams and Elgar.
Tickets are free with an optional donation, available at eventbrite.co.uk
St Giles’ at Six: Barbara Jones (Mezzo-Soprano) Ailsa Aitkenhead (Piano), My Grandmother’s Songbook
A concert of Lieder and English song celebrating music handed down through the generations, including Schubert, Schumann, Vaughan Williams and Elgar
Entry is free, with an optional donation. To book, go to www.eventbrite.co.uk
Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series 2024 (Concert 11): The Beethoven Sonatas
Pianist: Caroline Tyler
Programme
Beethoven - Sonata No.19 in G minor
Prokofiev - Piano Sonata No.2
Smetana - On the Seashore
Liszt - Un Sospiro
Tickets available at ticketsource.co.uk
Evening Concert Series: The Four Seasons and The Lark Ascending by Candlelight in St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh
London Concertante are delighted to announce the return of their sell-out Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and The Lark Ascending by Candlelight concert series.
Experience astounding music by one of classical music’s greatest composers performed by some of the country’s best classical musicians all presented by stunning candlelight in cathedrals across the UK and Ireland this Spring.
Bathe in soaring crescendos and melodic strings as our live ensemble conjures Vivaldi’s exceptional craft, imagination, and quality, showcasing his pioneering techniques and his profound impact on Baroque music. This concert series promises to bring the iconic “Four Seasons” to life in an extraordinary musical journey through nature’s beauty, strength, and grace,
One of the UK's most renowned ensembles, London Concertante has been bringing outstanding quality classical music to audiences across the country for over three decades, creating unforgettable experiences for classical music connoisseurs and newcomers alike.
If you don’t consider yourself ‘in the know' about classical music, fear not, this is the orchestra for you. London Concertante boasts an impressive record with half of our audience first time classical concert goers.
The highly acclaimed orchestra has its audience laughing at jokes, gasping at virtuosity, moved by gorgeous string playing, and leaving with a smile on their faces.
Book now as a cherished gift for your favourite classical music lovers and for a night out truly like no other.
TIMINGS
Saturday 5th October
19:15 – Doors open
20:00 – Concert begins
Duration 2 hours with a 20 minute interval
PROGRAMME
Mozart - Marriage of Figaro Overture
Vivaldi - The Four Seasons
Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending
St Giles' at Six: Simon Leach, Organ
Helen Leach The Call to Care for Creation
J S Bach Fantasia and Fugue in C minor BWV 537
Leighton Rockingham
Duruflé Prélude et Fugue sur le nom d’ Alain
Langlais Chant de Paix
James MacMillan Le Tombeau de Georges Rouault
Entry free, with an optional donation. When tickets are released they will be available on Eventbrite.
Cathedral: Into Tomorrow
What kind of saint do we need in the world today?
The performance brings together poetry, choral singers young and old, professional and from diverse communities, The Wallace Collection and the Cooperation Band to explore the question: who are the unsung heroes in our communities? – who brings us light and inspires our future? St Giles' 900 has commissioned the Edinburgh Makar (the city poet) Hannah Lavery, to create a prose/poem reflecting Giles the saint, which provides the narrative for the event, where she also performs the poem.
General Admission: £10
Accompanied Children aged 12 and under: Free
Available at Eventbrite
St Giles' at 6: Philomusica of Edinburgh
Philomusica of Edinburgh present a programme of baroque music including Handel's “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba”, Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No 4 and Telemann's suite “Don Quixote” and Concerto for 3 violins.
Tickets are free, with an optional donation. When tickets are released they will be available on Eventbrite.
Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series 2024 (Concert 12): The Beethoven Sonatas
Pianist: Yuki Negishi
Programme
Beethoven Sonata in G major Op. 14 No.2
Beethoven Sonata in C sharp minor Op.27 No.2 "Moonlight"
Margaret Bonds Troubled Water
Rachmaninoff Preludes Op.23 No.4 & 5
Harold Arlen/Keith Jarrett: Over the Rainbow
Gershwin: Three Preludes
Tickets available at: ticketsource.co.uk
St Giles' at Six: Sangstream Scots Folk Choir
Edinburgh Connections
Event is free with an optional donation. When tickets are released they will be available on Eventbrite.
St Giles' at Six: Pentland Singers
Haydn Te Deum in C
Pittoni Cantate Domino
Monteverdi Beatus Vir
Vivaldi Gloria
Entry is free with an optional donation. When tickets are released they will be available on Eventbrite.
St Giles' at Six: Pentland Singers
Haydn Te Deum in C Pittoni
Cantate Domino Monteverdi
Beatus Vir Vivaldi Gloria
Entry Free, with an optional donation. When tickets are released they will be available on Eventbrite.
Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series 2024 (Concert 15): The Beethoven Sonatas
Pianist: Olga Stezhko (piano)
Programme
Beethoven - Sonata No. 18 (Op.31, no.3)
Debussy - Hommage à Rameau
Beethoven - Sonata No. 32 (Op.111)
Tickets available at: ticketsource.co.uk
Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series 2024 (Concert 16): The Beethoven Sonatas
Pianist: Rose Mclachlan (piano)
Programme
Beethoven - Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 2 No. 2
Beethoven - Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10 No. 1
Rachmaninoff - Variations on a Theme by Corelli
Tickets available at: ticketsource.co.uk
Evening Concert Series: A Night at the Opera by Candlelight in St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh
London Concertante presents a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures, performing works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart. Enjoy some of the best from Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, The Barber of Seville, Carmen, Così fan tutte and so much more.
Experience the thrill, drama, and romance of some of opera’s most beloved and immersive stories, performed by acclaimed live orchestra, London Concertante, and some of the UK’s greatest opera singers – all presented by spectacular candlelight as part of their sell-out Candlelight Concerts series
Feel the intensity of Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma” from the epic opera Turandot, as its powerful notes sweep over you. Delight in the delicate harmonies of Delibes’ “Flower Duet” from Lakme, a floral celebration of soprano voices. Meanwhile Mozart’s “Marriage of Figaro Overture” sets the tone for comedic intrigue, leading seamlessly to the emotional depth of Puccini’s “O Mio Babbino Caro” from Gianni Schicchi.
The evening continues with the lively overture from Rossini’s Barber of Seville, followed by Verdi’s spirited “La donna e mobile” from Rigoletto. Experience the seductive allure of Bizet’s Habanera from Carmen before being serenaded by Puccini’s heartrending arias, “Un Bel Di Vedremo” from Madame Butterfly and “E Lucevan le Stelle” from Tosca.
If you don’t consider yourself ‘in the know’ about Rossini, Verdi, or Puccini, fear not, this is the orchestra for you. London Concertante boasts an impressive record in which half of all spectators are first time classical concert goers.
The highly acclaimed orchestra has its audience laughing at jokes, gasping at virtuosity, moved by gorgeous string playing, and leaving with a smile on their faces.
Join us for a night where each piece is a precious gem, meticulously chosen to showcase the depth and diversity of the operatic experience.
Let the melodies resonate in your heart and soul, as the performers transport you to a world of classical music, passion, drama, and exquisite musicality.
TIMINGS
Friday 22nd November
18:45 - Doors open
19:30 - Concert begins
Duration 2 hours 15 minutes with a short interval
PROGRAMME
Puccini – “Nessun Dorma” from Turandot
Delibes – “Flower Duet” from Lakme
Mozart – Marriage of Figaro overture
Puccini – “O Mio Babbino Caro” from Gianni Schicchi
Rossini – Barber of Seville Overture
Verdi – “La donna e mobile” from Rigoletto
Bizet – Habanera from Carmen
Puccini – “Un Bel Di Vedremo” from Madame Butterfly
Puccini – “E Lucevan le Stelle” from Tosca
and many, many more!
PERFORMERS
Three incredible opera singers
London Concertante
COMBINED CHOIRS’ EVENSONG: ST GILES’ CATHEDRAL, PAISLEY ABBEY AND ST MARY’S EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL, EDINBURGH
Combined Choirs’ Evensong St Giles’ Cathedral, Paisley Abbey and St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh.
Evening Concert Series: Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight in St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh
Experience an enchanting evening at our Candlelight Concert performed by virtuoso pianist, Daniel Grimwood, where the flickering glow of candles sets the stage for a captivating musical journey. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of classical music as we present a selection of exquisite masterpieces.
Feel the delicate melancholy of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, as its haunting melody resonates through the air. Let the gentle raindrop-like notes of Chopin’s Raindrop Prelude transport you to a world of introspection and tranquillity.
Join us for an evening of serene ambience and musical brilliance, as we celebrate the artistry of these incredible composers in the warm embrace of candlelight.
TIMINGS
Friday 13th December
17:45 - Doors open
18:15 - Concert begins
Duration 1 hour
PROGRAMME
Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata
Chopin - Raindrop Prelude
Liszt - Sonata in B minor
PERFORMERS
Daniel Grimwood
Evening Concert Series: Christmas Baroque featuring the Four Seasons by Candlelight in St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh
Experience the magic of Christmas with an enchanting Baroque concert by candlelight! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring the timeless melodies of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, the festive brilliance of Torelli and Corelli’s Christmas Overtures, and the majestic grandeur of Handel’s “Messiah” Overture.
Let the warm glow of candlelight and the exquisite music transport you to a world of wonder and holiday cheer. Don’t miss the special celebration of classical splendour and seasonal joy! Secure your tickets now and be part of this enchanting holiday tradition.
One of the UK’s most renowned ensembles, London Concertante has been bringing outstanding quality classical music to audiences across the country for over three decades, creating unforgettable experiences for classical music connoisseurs and newcomers alike.
If you don’t consider yourself ‘in the know’ about classical music, fear not, this is the orchestra for you. London Concertante boasts an impressive record in which half of our audiences are first time classical concert goers.
The highly acclaimed orchestra has its audience laughing at jokes, gasping at virtuosity, moved by gorgeous string playing, and leaving with a smile on their faces.
Book now as a cherished gift for your favourite classical music lover, and for a night out truly like no other.
TIMINGS
Friday 13th December
19:30 - Doors Open
20:00 - Concert begins
Duration 2 hours with a short interval
PROGRAMME
Handel – “Messiah” Overture
Corelli – Christmas Concerto
Torelli – Christmas Concerto
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
PERFORMERS
London Concertante
Evening Concert Series: Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight in St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh
Get ready to unwrap the ultimate holiday treat with our Christmas at the Movies concert! Join us as we embark on a jolly journey through the heart-warming and hilarious worlds of beloved Christmas films. It’s a festive celebration that will fill your spirit with joy and bring back memories of cosy nights by the fire.
Come on our cinematic sleigh ride with the timeless classic “White Christmas” where we will transport you to a snow-covered wonderland before diving into the heart-warming ensemble tale of “Love Actually” where love, laughter, and a stellar soundtrack intertwine.
Of course, no Christmas at the Movies concert would be complete without the mischievous antics of Kevin McCallister in “Home Alone”. Brace yourself for delightful mischief and the iconic musical score accompanying Kevin’s hilarious battles against the bumbling burglars.
But wait, there’s more! We’ve prepared a medley of holiday hits from other cherished films including “Elf,” “The Polar Express,” and “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Experience the magic of Santa’s workshop, embark on a train ride to the North Pole and rediscover the true meaning of Christmas through the eyes of George Bailey.
So gather your loved ones, don your favourite festive sweater, and get ready for an unforgettable night of music, laughter, and holiday cheer. Our Christmas at the Movies concert is a joyful celebration of cinema and the spirit of the season that will leave you with a heart full of warmth and a smile as bright as Rudolph’s nose! Merry Melodies and a very Merry Christmas to all!
TIMINGS
Saturday 14th December
17:45 - Doors Open
18:15 - Concert begins
Duration 1 hour and 15 minutes
PROGRAMME
Home Alone
Love Actually
Elf
Polar Express
White Christmas
A Christmas Carol
It’s a Wonderful Life
And many more!
PERFORMERS
London Concertante
St Giles' at Six: The Waverley Consort
The Waverley Consort, conductor Robert Dick, with Soprano Catherine Hadshar and Tenor Mike Towers.
Mozart Symphony No 11 and Haydn Symphony No 12, with arias by Handel
Tickets are free with an optional donation, available at eventbrite.co.uk
Evening Concert Series: The Four Seasons and The Lark Ascending by Candlelight in St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh
London Concertante are delighted to announce the return of their sell-out Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and The Lark Ascending by Candlelight concert series.
Experience astounding music by one of classical music’s greatest composers performed by some of the country’s best classical musicians all presented by stunning candlelight in cathedrals across the UK and Ireland this Spring.
Bathe in soaring crescendos and melodic strings as our live ensemble conjures Vivaldi’s exceptional craft, imagination, and quality, showcasing his pioneering techniques and his profound impact on Baroque music. This concert series promises to bring the iconic “Four Seasons” to life in an extraordinary musical journey through nature’s beauty, strength, and grace,
One of the UK's most renowned ensembles, London Concertante has been bringing outstanding quality classical music to audiences across the country for over three decades, creating unforgettable experiences for classical music connoisseurs and newcomers alike.
If you don’t consider yourself ‘in the know' about classical music, fear not, this is the orchestra for you. London Concertante boasts an impressive record with half of our audience first time classical concert goers.
The highly acclaimed orchestra has its audience laughing at jokes, gasping at virtuosity, moved by gorgeous string playing, and leaving with a smile on their faces.
Book now as a cherished gift for your favourite classical music lovers and for a night out truly like no other.
TIMINGS
Saturday 14th September
18:45 – Doors open
19:30 – Concert begins
Duration 2 hours with a 20 minute interval
PROGRAMME
Mozart - Marriage of Figaro Overture
Vivaldi - The Four Seasons
Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending
Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series 2024: The Beethoven Sonatas - Luke Jones (piano)
Programme
W.A. Mozart - Sonata in D, K.311
Bach-Busoni - Chaconne in D minor, BWV 1004
L.V. Beethoven - Sonata in C, Op.53 'Waldstein'
St Giles' at Six: Michael Harris (Organ)
Michael Harris
Organist and Master of the Music, St Giles' Cathedral
Guy Weitz Fanfare and Gothic March
J.S.Bach Concerto in G BWV 592
César Franck Choral No 3 in A minor
Olivier Messiaen Le Banquet céleste
Camille Saint-Säens Fantaisie in E flat
Jean Langlais Te Deum
Tickets are free with an optional donation, available at eventbrite.co.uk.
Evening Concert Series: St Luke’s College, Argentina
Classic and Devotional Music
Hanacpachap Cussicuinin - Juan Pérez Bocanegra (Perú)
Gloria - Athos Palma (Argentina)
An Irish Blessing - John Dixon (England)
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - Spiritual (United States) - Arr. J. Stafforini
This Little Light Of Mine - Gospel (United States) - Arr. A. Leach
Latin American Folk Music
El Mochilón - MikeLaure (México) - Arr. R. Fischer
Berimbau - B.Powell (Brasil) - Arr. J. Stafforini
Tres cantos nativos dos indios Krao - MarcosLeite (Brasil)
LaVieja - Hnos.Díaz (Argentina) - Arr. J. Stafforini
Fuegoen Animaná - C.Isella (Argentina) - Arr. J. Stafforini
Entry is free, with an optional donation.
Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series 2024 (Concert 9): The Beethoven Sonatas
Pianist : Maiko Mori
Programme
Handel - Suite in E major, HWV 430 V. Air and Variations "The Harmonious Blacksmith"
Beethoven - Sonata in C major Op.2-3
Schubert - Impromptu Op. 142, D. 935 - No. 3 in B-Flat Major
Chopin
- Fantaisie Impromptu Op. 66
- Nocturne no. 11 in G minor, Op.37 no.1
Liszt
- Grandes Études de Paganini S 141: No. 3 in G sharp minor, "La Campanella"
Tickets available at ticketsource.co.uk
Afternoon Concert Series: St Luke’s College Haras, Argentina
St Luke’s Haras Ensemble is returning to the UK, and will present a new Tour repertoire with traditional pieces in both Spanish and English language.
Entry is free, with an optional donation.
St Giles' at Six: Jordan English, Organ
A programme including Percy Whitlock March 'Dignity and Impudence', William Walton Crown Imperial and Franz Schmidt Prelude and Fugue in D major "Hallelujah".
Tickets are free with an optional donation, available eventbrite.co.uk
ST GILES’ 900 CELEBRATION AND SPECIAL SERVICE
On Sunday 1st September there will be one morning service at 10am to mark St Giles’ Day in this our 900th Anniversary Year.
Afternoon Concert: Immanuel Presbyterian Church – Sanctuary Choir and Sanctuary Bell Choir
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Sanctuary Choir & Sanctuary Bell Choir
Since 1961 when Immanuel Presbyterian Church was founded in an old farmhouse, choral and instrumental music has been central to our worship experience, augmenting the spoken word with moving and joyful anthems. Our choirs and bell ensembles bring together a wide variety of people of all ages and backgrounds who share a love for music and a desire to challenge themselves and constantly strive for communal musical excellence. The repertoire that our ensembles perform ranges from major works with orchestra to acapella motets and from some of the earliest music written to world premieres of original works by Patrick Walker, our Music Director.
St Giles' at Six: William Jack, Cello
William Jack, Cello
Free entry, with an optional donation. Available at Eventbrite.
Evening Concert Series: Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight, The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Chopin Piano Concerto No.1 in E Minor
Vivaldi The Four Seasons
Tickets at ticketsource.co.uk
Evening Concert Series: Chopin by Candlelight, Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
Chopin Ballade No. 1
Chopin Berceuse
Chopin Raindrop Prelude
Chopin Nocturne in B flat minor
Chopin Scherzo No. 2 in B flat minor
Chopin 'Military' Polonaise in A major
Chopin Waltz in E minor (Op posthumous)
Chopin Waltz in E flat major
Tickets at ticketsource.co.uk
Afternoon Concert Series: The Kong Affonso Piano Duo
The Kong Affonso Duo welcome you to their recital at St. Giles Cathedral. No strangers to St Giles, this year will be the duo’s 8th appearance performing varied programmes of music from the Classical repertoire, through the Romantic, and Modern eras.
Tschong-Hie Kong and Alexis Affonso formed their piano duo in 1982 whilst both studying at the Banff Centre for Fine Arts in Alberta, Canada. The official launch of this piano duo took place in 1984 at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, to a packed concert hall and enthusiastic audience. They have also appeared as duo pianists in orchestral and choral music requiring such forces in Europe, North America and the Far East. They have recorded two CDs of piano duo/two piano music, both of which are available for purchase after the concert. Their next recital will take place in Wimbledon, London in early October. Music for two pianos and includes Stravinsky’s-The Rite of Spring, Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances and Ravel’s La Valse. Today’s recital includes well known piano duets by French composers of the Romantic era.
900 YEARS OF MUSIC; A CELEBRATION, ST GILES’ CATHEDRAL CHOIR
900 Years of Music; A Celebration, St Giles’ Cathedral Choir
Jordan English – Organ, Michael Harris – Master of the Music
Tickets on Eventbrite via this link
Afternoon Concert Series: Adrian Lord, Piano
Cheshire composer and pianist Adrian Lord returns to Edinburgh to perform Elements – a hand-picked selection of his calming and evocative piano pieces.
Entry is free, with an optional donation
900 Voices
Celebrating St Giles’ Cathedral’s momentous 900th anniversary, 900 Voices is an ever-evolving sound installation created from the diverse voices of Edinburgh’s communities. This experimental installation transmits a connecting message of belonging and community. Explore the magnificent interior of St Giles’ Cathedral while absorbing the innate musicality of this installation, as the voices and conversations ebb and flow around you.
2–3, 10, 19–22 Aug drop in from 6pm until 10pm
4, 11 Aug drop in from 7pm until 11pm
Presented as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.
£5 entry (to support the Cathedral opening late).
St Giles' at Six: Rudsambee
The Rudsambee Company of Singers present Music of the Americas, including songs by Morten Lauridsen, Sarah Quartel, Amy Beach and Hector Villa-Lobos.
Free entry with optional donation. Tickets at eventbrite.co.uk.
Evening Concert Series: Luminescence
Luminescence
Maria Rud Painter Tommy Smith Saxophone
‘...one of the most spectacular experiences of the Fringe’ The Scotsman.
Spellbinding audio-visual improvisation by internationally acclaimed artists Maria Rud and Tommy Smith. Painter Maria Rud and saxophonist Tommy Smith create a mesmerising audio-visual spectacle, projected live onto the Cathedral interior.
Celebrating the 900th Anniversary of St Giles' Cathedral.
Tickets at: tickets.edfringe.com
Afternoon Concert: InChorus
Vibrant contemporary choir InChorus, based in Peebles in the Scottish Borders, have a repertoire which spans everything from pop to classical and folk to soul. The choir will present a varied programme including pieces by Coldplay, Ennio Morricone, Dougie MacLean, Eric Whitacre and Maroon 5 under the direction of Musical Director Au Arias.
This is a free, un-ticketed event.
Evening Concert Series: Luminescence
Luminescence
Maria Rud Painter Tommy Smith Saxophone
’...one of the most spectacular experiences of the Fringe’ The Scotsman.
Spellbinding audio-visual improvisation by internationally acclaimed artists Maria Rud and Tommy Smith. Painter Maria Rud and saxophonist Tommy Smith create a mesmerising audio-visual spectacle, projected live onto the Cathedral interior.
Celebrating the 900th Anniversary of St Giles' Cathedral.
Tickets at: tickets.edfringe.com
Evening Concert Series: Luminescence
Luminescence
Maria Rud Painter Tommy Smith Saxophone
’...one of the most spectacular experiences of the Fringe’ The Scotsman.
Spellbinding audio-visual improvisation by internationally acclaimed artists Maria Rud and Tommy Smith. Painter Maria Rud and saxophonist Tommy Smith create a mesmerising audio-visual spectacle, projected live onto the Cathedral interior.
Celebrating the 900th Anniversary of St Giles' Cathedral.
Tickets at: tickets.edfringe.com
CELEBRITY ORGAN RECITALS: MICHAEL HARRIS
Organ Recital
Michael Harris
Nicolas de Grigny Hymne: Veni creator
En taille à 5 – Fugue à 5 – Duo – Récit de Cromorne – Dialogue sur les grands jeux
Matthias Weckmann Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott
J.S.Bach Prelude and Fugue in E flat BWV 552
Stanford Fantasia and Toccata Op 57
Louis Vierne Symphonie III
Intermezzo – Adagio – Finale
Tickets £12 (Concessions £10, Students £7) from Eventbrite and at the door
St Giles' at Six: Chorus Amicorum
The young vocal ensemble Chorus Amicorum present an eclectic programme including music by Eric Whitacre, Robert Parsons, Dan Forrest (Good night, dear heart), Sarah Rimkus (Wayfaring Stranger), Frank Ticheli (Earth Song) and James Erb (Shenandoah).
Free entry with optional donation. Tickets at eventbrite.co.uk.
900 Voices
Celebrating St Giles’ Cathedral’s momentous 900th anniversary, 900 Voices is an ever-evolving sound installation created from the diverse voices of Edinburgh’s communities. This experimental installation transmits a connecting message of belonging and community. Explore the magnificent interior of St Giles’ Cathedral while absorbing the innate musicality of this installation, as the voices and conversations ebb and flow around you.
2–3, 10, 19–22 Aug drop in from 6pm until 10pm
4, 11 Aug drop in from 7pm until 11pm
Presented as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.
£5 entry (to support the Cathedral opening late).
Afternoon Concert Series: William Jack, Cello
Entry is free, with an optional donation.
Exhibition of works by Maria Rud and Ewan Allinson
Exhibition of paintings by Maria Rud www.mariarudart.com and sculptures by Ewan Allinson www.ewanallinson.com
The artworks echo the past, reflect the future and resonate with today's troubled world torn by wars.
8 -24 August
Celebrating St.Giles’ 900th Anniversary.
Part of proceeds from all sales support St.Giles’.
CELEBRITY ORGAN RECITALS: TOM BELL
Organ Recital
Tom Bell
Olivier Messiaen Le Livre du Saint-Sacrement
Tickets £12 (Concessions £10, Students £7) from Eventbrite and at the door
Peacemakers
Peacemakers
Artists Gardner & Gardner are bringing ‘Peacemakers’ to St Giles’ and visitors are welcome to join Peter & Heidi in walking the loom from Wednesday 7th to Wednesday 14th August , between 10am & 5pm. The interactive installation, ‘Peacemakers’ is a circular, wooden French knitting loom, 181cm in diameter, designed and fabricated by Gardner & Gardner.
Its genesis grew out of a sense of helplessness in the face of the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the work of ‘Peacemakers’ has continued ever since. Bringing together elements of contemporary art practice, craftivism and Christian spiritual accompaniment, ‘Peacemakers’ focusses on peacemaking at a personal and relational level, as a response to the conflict we encounter within our lives and the wider world. It has been hosted by many communities throughout the UK and has taken on a new urgency in response to these troubled times.
The installation offers a quiet, hospitable space, where visitors are invited to join the artists in the repetitive, contemplative, simple action of knitting on the loom and making peace through the sharing of many small actions and kind words.
7th -14th August 2024, 10am-5pm
Everyone is welcome…
Artists’ Bio
Gardner & Gardner is the working name of husband-and-wife artist duo, Heidi Gardner and Peter Gardner. Coming from different disciplines, Heidi from History of Art and Peter from Theology, over two decades, they have built up a contemporary art practice making temporary, site-specific installations and interventions, often set within the context of worshipping communities and their buildings. They work out of a studio in Glasgow, while combining this with Peter's position as the Church of Scotland Minister to the visual arts communities of Glasgow.