Classical Saxophone by Candlelight

⭐ Step into a world of elegance and serenity — a moving chamber music experience inside Edinburgh’s stunning St Giles’ Cathedral, performed by acclaimed saxophonist Denis Patrickson and pianist Elizaveta Velikhova.

Highlights
🎷 A captivating classical saxophone concert featuring works by Rachmaninoff, Handel, Gershwin, and more.
🕯️ An enchanting atmosphere with candlelight inside the iconic St Giles’ Cathedral.
🎹 Performed on the venue’s newly installed Steinway grand piano.
🎼 Part of the prestigious Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series, returning after a widely acclaimed debut.
🏛️ A magical setting in the heart of the Royal Mile — perfect for a memorable evening surrounded by history, culture, and beauty.

General Info
📅 Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
🕒 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Location: St Giles’ Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE
🎼 Performers: Denis Patrickson (saxophone) and Elizaveta Velikhova (piano)

Description
The Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series returns to St Giles’ Cathedral with a spellbinding new season of candlelit concerts. Join celebrated saxophonist Denis Patrickson and pianist Elizaveta Velikhova for an unforgettable evening of music, featuring timeless works by Cimarosa, Glazunov, Elgar, Handel, Saint-Saëns, and more. With the soft glow of candlelight and the cathedral’s awe-inspiring architecture, this is a truly unique opportunity to hear classical chamber music in one of Edinburgh’s most iconic spaces. Whether you’re a classical connoisseur or simply looking to immerse yourself in a magical cultural night out, this performance will stay with you long after the final note.

Featuring
Denis Patrickson (Saxophone)
Elizaveta Velikhova (Piano)

Programme
Domenico Cimarosa – Concerto in C
Fernande Decruck – Sonata
Sergei Rachmaninoff – Vocalise
Alexander Glazunov – Ministrelle
George Frideric Handel – Sonata in E major, Op. 1 No. 12
Edward Elgar – Salut d’Amour
Camille Saint-Saëns – The Swan
Jules Demersseman – Fantasie
George Gershwin – Three Preludes