Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before. A cornerstone of classical music, this vivid and revolutionary work captures the essence of nature with breathtaking virtuosity and emotional power. Its influence continues to echo through centuries of music-making, and remains one of the most beloved compositions in the classical canon.

Experience an enchanting evening of classical music bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight, set within the awe-inspiring beauty of some of the most breath taking venues the UK has to offer. At the heart of the programme is Beethoven’s hauntingly beautiful Moonlight Sonata, a masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its emotional depth and melodic genius.

St Giles Cathedral plays host to the inaugural Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series. This exciting and prestigious new programme of concerts will feature an exceptional selection of chamber music throughout 2024, covering classical and romantic masterpieces from Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Haydn and more Featuring a lineup of outstanding UK and international artists, these concerts will be an unrivalled opportunity to enjoy some of the world's greatest chamber music in the stunning candlelit venue of St Giles Cathedral. With it's newly installed Steinway Grand Piano, this will be a musical experience to remember! St Giles is situated in the heart of the Royal Mile with many bars and restaurants nearby to complete your evening. Featuring Warren Mailley-Smith (piano) Ben Norris (violin) Andrew Huggan (cello) Programme Beethoven - Piano Trio Op.1 No.3 in C minor Mendelssohn - Piano Trio No.1 in D minor

If you're looking for a romantic candlelit experience, want to enjoy some classical music greats then this is the concert for you! London Concertante present a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures, including works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart – some of the best from Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, The Barber of Seville, Carmen, Cosi fan Tutti and so much more. Presented by Candlelight with some of the country’s greatest opera singers in the stunning setting, this truly is an evening not to be missed!

St Giles Cathedral plays host to the inaugural Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series. This exciting and prestigious new programme of concerts will feature an exceptional selection of chamber music throughout 2024, covering classical and romantic masterpieces from Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Haydn and more Featuring a lineup of outstanding UK and international artists, these concerts will be an unrivalled opportunity to enjoy some of the world's greatest chamber music in the stunning candlelit venue of St Giles Cathedral. With it's newly installed Steinway Grand Piano, this will be a musical experience to remember! St Giles is situated in the heart of the Royal Mile with many bars and restaurants nearby to complete your evening. Featuring Susan Parkes (soprano) Sarah Williamson (clarinet) Warren Mailley-Smith (piano) Programme Spohr - 6 Deutsche lieder opus 103 Schubert - Shepherd on a Rock D965 Brahms - 2 Lieder Opus 91 Mozart - Parto Parto from la clemenza di Tito

St Giles Cathedral plays host to the inaugural Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series. This exciting and prestigious new concert series will feature all 32 of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas throughout 2024. Featuring exceptional performances from leading UK and international pianists, these concerts will be an unrivalled opportunity to enjoy some of the world's greatest piano repertoire, as curated by our guest performers. Set in the stunning candlelit venue of St Giles Cathedral, with it's newly installed Steinway Grand Piano, this will be a musical experience to remember! St Giles is situated in the heart of the Royal Mile with many bars and restaurants nearby to complete your evening.

Following its acclaimed debut in 2024, the prestigious Edinburgh International Royal Mile Piano Series returns with a complete cycle of Beethovens 32 Piano Sonatas, performed across the 202526 season. Showcasing exceptional talent from leading UK and international pianists, each recital offers a unique perspective on some of the most profound and beloved works in the piano repertoire.

Step into the timeless grandeur of St Giles Cathedral, a breathtaking space in the heart of Edinburghs Royal Mile, and enjoy a candlelit evening of classical brilliance and lyrical beauty.

Immerse yourself in an evening of profound beauty and romantic brilliance, as acclaimed pianistUgnius Pauliukonis performs a stunning programme of Beethoven and Chopin in the candlelit splendour ofSt Giles Cathedralthe iconic heart of Edinburghs Royal Mile. The concert opens with Beethovens fiery and dramatic Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 Pathtique, a work of bold contrasts and emotional depth. At the centre of the programme lie Chopins Nocturnes Op. 62, among his most refined and poetic late worksintrospective, lyrical, and delicately expressive. The evening concludes with Beethovens radiant Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109a sublime meditation on beauty, serenity, and transcendence. Performed on a brand new Steinway Model B Grand Piano, this candlelit recital offers a rare opportunity to experience two of the greatest composers of the Romantic and Classical eras in a setting of spiritual and acoustic grandeur. Programme Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 Pathtique Chopin 2 Nocturnes, Op. 62 Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109 About the pianist Ugnius Pauliukonis is an award-winning pianist, educator, and curator known for his imaginative interpretations and bold artistic vision. As a classical soloist, he has performed with leading orchestras including the BBC Philharmonic, Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, and Kaunas State Symphony Orchestra, and appeared at prestigious venues such as Wigmore Hall, Bridgewater Hall, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, and the Lithuanian National Philharmonic. Ugnius is also the creative force behind SONO ensemble, a genre-defying chamber group dedicated to pushing the boundaries of traditional concert performance. Whether interpreting the great masters or exploring contemporary soundscapes, Ugnius brings curiosity, colour, and emotional depth to everything he plays.

Immerse yourself in an evening of profound beauty and romantic brilliance, as acclaimed pianist Ugnius Pauliukonis performs a stunning programme of Beethoven and Chopin in the candlelit splendour of St Giles Cathedralthe iconic heart of Edinburghs Royal Mile.

Immerse yourself in the brilliance of Mozart, performed by acclaimed concert pianist Luke Jones in the awe-inspiring candlelit setting ofSt Giles Cathedralthe historic heart of Edinburghs Royal Mile. Mozarts piano sonatas reveal the full range of his geniuselegant, inventive, and emotionally rich. The Sonata in B-flat, K.281 sparkles with charm and lyrical grace, while the Sonata in D, K.311 balances playful energy with refined sophistication. Perhaps most famous is the Sonata in A, K.331, whose final movement, the exuberant Alla Turca, remains one of classical musics most beloved pieces. Together, these works showcase Mozarts uncanny ability to combine technical brilliance with profound expressive deptheach sonata a miniature masterpiece of clarity, wit, and timeless beauty. Featuring Luke Jones piano Programme Mozart - Sonata in B-flat, K.281 Mpzart - Sonata in D, K.311 Mozart - Sonata in A, K.331 Luke Jones is a Welsh pianist. Originally from Wrexham in North Wales, he started playing the piano at the age of 5 and made his debut recital at Oriel Wrecsam aged 10. Since then he has performed all over Britain in venues such as Bridgewater Hall Manchester, Eaton Square London, St. Davids Hall - Cardiff, Symphony Hall - Birmingham, Pump Room Bath, St. Georges - Bristol etc. He has also performed in France (Salle Cortot - Paris), Italy, Luxembourg (Philharmonie de Luxembourg), Austria (Wienersaal - Salzburg), Spain (Palau de la Musica Catalana - Barcelona), Majorca and Slovenia and has won prizes in competitions around Europe notably 2nd Prize and Mompou Prize at the prestigious Maria Canals International Piano Competition, 1st Prize at the Bromsgrove International Musicians Competition, 1st Prize in "Aci Bertoncelj" International Piano Competition, Slovenia. 1st Prize in "Section A" Chopin-Roma International Piano Competition, Italy, and 3rd Prize in the Manchester International Concerto Competition, UK. Luke was also awarded the RNCM Gold Medal, the college's highest award for Performance. Furthermore, he has had broadcasts of his performances on BBC Wales Radio, S4C Television, Radio Vaticana and Telepace in Italy.

Step into the candlelit splendor of St Mary le Strand and experience the grace and intimacy of Schubert's chamber music like never before. Performed by an exceptional ensemble featuring Ellie Fagg (violin), Matthew Jones (viola), Katharine Jenkinson (cello), Danny Cleave (double bass), and Warren Mailley-Smith (piano), this concert presents a programme filled with warmth, lyricism, and exquisite interplay. From the tranquil beauty of the Notturno in E-flat to the playful brilliance of The Trout Quintet, this performance captures the spirit of Schubert's genius in an unforgettable setting. A perfect evening of culture and elegance in the heart of London. Get your tickets now!

Bathed in the soft glow of candlelight, the majestic surroundings of St Giles' Cathedral provide the perfect acoustic and visual setting for an evening of Romantic passion and Classical elegance. Leading violinist Victoria Lyon joins the Piccadilly Sinfonietta to present a program that spans the youthful radiance of Mozart to the light-footed fantasy of Mendelssohn. From the iconic melodies of the Violin Concerto in E minor to the whirlwind energy of the Midsummer Night's Dream Scherzo, every note is designed to transport the listener. Get your tickets now!

Tom Little Tom Little, Director of Music at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, brings a spectacular programme of organ music to the incredible Rieger organ of St Giles' Cathedral. A virtuoso performer, Tom has been based in Dublin for six years, having previously enjoyed a busy freelance career in London. Expect to hear the full range of sounds that St Giles' Cathedral Organ has to offer, with a variety of music from France, Germany, England and further afield! None

Sir James Macmillan, Calum Robertson and Jack Oades Ninian, a concerto for clarinet and orchestra with Calum Robertson playing clarinet and Jack Oades playing the organ. The three movements of this astonishing but rarely performed work, commissioned in 1997 to mark 1600 years since St Ninian, are based on some of the strange and evocative tales about the saint written many years after his death. Uniquely for this performance, the original orchestral part has been transcribed for organ by Jack Oades. The recital will be introduced by Sir James MacMillan. None

Rachel Mahon Rachel Mahon, Director of Music at Coventry Cathedral, brings a dazzling programme to the Rieger organ of St Giles' Cathedral. Rachel is an internationally renowned virtuoso, and was appointed the first ever female Organ Scholar at St Paul's Cathedral in 2014. Her playing delights listeners all over the world, and she was recently featured as part of the BBC Proms, playing the organ at the Royal Albert Hall. Expect virtuosic performances of some of the best-loved organ repertoire in the stunning setting of St Giles'! None

William Jack Australian cellist and songwriter, William Jack, redefines the possibilities of the cello, bringing the instrument into exciting new territories. Uncover iconic songs dismantled and reimagined for solo cello, intertwined with William's electrifying compositions from his acclaimed album collection, This Old Cello Box. There's something for everyone, from virtuosic bluegrass to non-Western sound worlds. William incorporates his jazz guitar background into an unconventional style of cello playing, delivering cellopickin' grooves and catchy hooks, alongside intimate melodies. Winner, Adelaide Fringe Best Music Award 2025. 'Outstanding, a truly remarkable performance' (BBC Radio 3). 'Master of unconventional cello playing' (GlamAdelaide.com.au). None Age category: 12+

Angela MacKenzie and Friends Join Angela MacKenzie at the piano for a soul-stirring concert of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. With talented friends from across Scotland – experience gospel favourites with joyous harmonies and inspiring collaborations. Come and let the music lift your soul! None

Amazing Life Gospel Choir, directed by Angela MacKenzie Join us for an uplifting evening featuring our 50-voice gospel choir, singing heartfelt songs and uplifting hymns and featuring special performances and soulful moments. Come as you are, and leave with a song in your heart! None

Maria Rud (live painting), Susan Hamilton (soprano), Lucia Capellaro (cello) The world premiere of Illuminata: an alchemy of art and music. 'A mesmerising visual and aural feast' (Scotsman). Music by JS Bach, Hildegard Von Bingen, Jack Oades, John Tavener. Performed by Susan Hamilton (soprano), Lucia Capellaro (cello) and Maria Rud (live painting projected onto the cathedral interior). An immersive journey. An experience not to be missed. Presented by St Giles’ Cathedral. More information The light of the projection may not be suitable for those with epilepsy.

Celebrate the magic of the festive season with an unforgettable evening of Chopin by Candlelight, performed by acclaimed concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smithin the magnificentSt Giles Cathedrala jewel of Edinburghs historic Royal Mile. This exceptional recital features a handpicked selection ofFrdric Chopins most beloved piano works, performed on a stunning brand new Steinway Model B Grand piano. Let the music transport you in the glow of candlelight, beneath soaring Gothic arches and the intricate stained glass of one of Scotlands most iconic and atmospheric buildings. Founded in the 12th century, St Giles Cathedral is steeped in history and traditiona place where music, architecture, and spirituality meet in perfect harmony. As winter wraps the city in its festive charm, step inside from the chill and experience the warmth and intimacy of Chopins music, brought to life by one of the UKs most distinguished pianists. Known for his poetic touch, emotional depth, and effortless technique, Warren Mailley-Smith delivers a performance full of grace and brilliance. Featuring Warren Mailley-Smith piano Programme 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 Warren Mailley-Smithrose to international prominence in 2015, becoming the first British pianist to perform Chopins complete solo piano works from memory. With more than 200 performances annually, he has appeared on world-renowned stages including Wigmore Hall and Carnegie Hall, and performed for the British Royal Family. His playing, praised for its warmth and charisma, makes him the perfect artist to bring Chopins timeless music to the heart of the holiday season. Surrounded by twinkling lights, Edinburghs festive streets, and a rich array of nearby restaurants and bars, this candlelit concert promises to be a heartwarming and uplifting addition to your Christmas celebrations.

Experience an enchanting cello recital bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight and set in the awe-inspiring beauty ofSt Giles Cahedral, Edinburgh. This performance offers a rare chance to enjoy iconic cello works in a setting that heightens their emotional power and timeless elegance. At the heart of the programme are Bach's exquisite Cello Suites Nos 1-3, masterpieces that continue to captivate audiences with their emotional depth and melodic genius. Performed by renowned Scottish cellist, Andrew Huggan, its the perfect addition to your weekend plans. There are also many good bars and restaurants nearby to complete your night. Featuring Andrew Huggan (cello) Programme Bach - Cello Suite No. 1 Bach - Cello Suite No. 2 Bach - Cello Suite No. 3 About the Artist Scottish cellist Andrew Huggan began his musical career at the age of nine under the tuition of Angela Welsh. After studying with Angela Welsh for several years Andrew gained a place at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama Junior department, under the tutelage of Timothy Paxton. Andrew continued his studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly RSAMD) gaining his BMus (hons) with Rudi De Groote and baroque cello under Alison McGillivray.Since leaving the RCS Andrew has performed with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony orchestra, Scottish Philharmonic, Scottish Concert and Scottish Festival orchestras, British Philharmonic orchestra, Scottish Ballet and in 2010/11 was awarded an apprenticeship with Scottish Opera, whom he now plays with on a regular basis. His love for opera has also seen him tour with opera companies such as Noise Opera and Opera Bohemia. As a Baroque player he has had the opportunity to play with the Dunedin Consort and for the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestras Club Concerts. An enthusiast of contemporary music Andrew is a member of The Glasgow New Music Expedition.Andrews passion for theatre has seen him tour internationally performing with ensembles and as a soloist across Europe, USA, Canada, China and Oman. 2018 saw Andrews debut at the Lincoln Centre, New York. His work in the theatre also includes recordings for The National Theatre of Scotland and for renowned dancer and choreographer Marc Brew.Aside from his busy freelance career Andrew holds the post of Part-time lecturer at the RCS.

Step into the timeless beauty of St Giles Cathedral, an architectural jewel in the heart of Edinburgh's Royal Mile the perfect candlelit setting for an unforgettable evening of music. Experience an extraordinary programme of romantic masterpieces performed in the stunning surroundings of this historic venue. Featuring Griegs powerful and passionate Piano Concerto in A minor, the atmospheric beauty of Morning from Peer Gynt, and Rachmaninovs deeply emotional Piano Concerto No. 2, this concert promises an evening of breathtaking music and virtuosic brilliance. Performed by the celebrated Piccadilly Sinfonietta with renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, this captivating programme showcases some of the most beloved works in the classical repertoire. With over 200 performances each year, the ensemble has become a firm favourite with audiences across the UK, acclaimed for its outstanding musicianship and engaging performances. Under the artistic direction of Warren Mailley-Smith, the group specialises in the great concerto repertoire of the baroque, classical, and romantic eras. Stunning Classic FM Featuring The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Warren Mailley-Smith (Piano) Programme Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor Grieg Morning from Peer Gynt Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 The concert is designed to fit perfectly with your evening plans, with many restaurants and bars nearby to complete your night.

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. Renowned British concert pianist, Martin Cousin, will perform an outstanding selection of Sergei Rachmaninov's greatest piano works. It's guaranteed to be a musical evening to remember! There are also plenty of bars and restaurants nearby to complete your evening.

Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set within the enchanting surroundings ofSt Giles Cathedral an architectural jewel in the heart of Edinburghs Royal Mile. This special festive concert features a sparkling programme of much-loved classical masterpieces, including selections fromTchaikovskys enchanting Nutcracker Suite,Rachmaninovs deeply romantic Piano Concerto No. 2, and a joyful traditional festive medley guaranteed to capture the spirit of the season. Performed by theacclaimed Piccadilly Sinfoniettawithrenowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, this captivating Christmas performance promises an evening of elegance, warmth, and festive celebration. With over 200 performances each year, the ensemble featuring some of the UKs finest classical musicians has become a beloved presence on the British classical scene, celebrated for its vibrant and expressive interpretations of the great classical repertoire. Stunning Classic FM Featuring The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Warren Mailley-Smith (Piano) Programme Tchaikovsky Nutcracker Suite Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 Traditional Festive Medley Join us for a heartwarming musical celebration that perfectly captures the joy and wonder of the Christmas season. Note - VIP tickets (2 available per concert) - Includes a glass of Prosecco, front-row seating, a signed CD, fast-track queue access, and an exclusive 5-minute chat before the concert or during the interval

Following its acclaimed debut in 2024, the prestigious Edinburgh Royal Mile Royal International Piano Series returns with a complete cycle of Beethovens 32 Piano Sonatas, performed across the 202627 season. Showcasing exceptional talent from leading UK and international pianists, each recital offers a unique perspective on some of the most profound and beloved works in the piano repertoire.