Royal Mile International Piano Series
Edinburgh, St. Giles' Cathedral — Main
About the Event
For an extraordinary evening of piano classics, head to the impressive St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh. St Giles Cathedral hosts the inaugural Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series. This exciting and prestigious concert series will present all 32 of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas throughout 2024. Featuring exceptional performances by top UK and international pianists, these concerts offer an unrivalled opportunity to enjoy some of the world's greatest piano repertoire, as curated by our guest performers. Set in the stunning candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral, with its newly installed Steinway Grand Piano, this will be a musical experience to cherish! Situated in the heart of the Royal Mile, St Giles offers many nearby bars and restaurants to complete your evening.
Program
- Ludwig van Beethoven – Sonata in E minor Op 90
- Frederic Chopin – 2 Waltzes (op. 69 no 2 in B minor & op posth in E minor)
- Robert Schumann – from Fantasiestűcke op.12 (Des Abends & Aufschwung)
- Liszt/Schumann – Widmung (Dedication)
- Johannes Brahms – Klavierstücke op. 118 (No. 1 Molto Appassionato & No. 2 Intermezzo in A major)
- Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff – Etude Tableau op 39 No 5 in E flat minor
- Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff – Moment musical, Op. 16, No. 4, e minor
Artists
| Piano: | Madalina Ruso |
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Address
St. Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom — Google Maps
