⭐ Soak in the soulful sounds of Grieg Cello Sonata by Candlelight, part of the Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series. Let yourself be moved by stirring Romantic melodies in the stunning candlelit atmosphere of St Giles’ Cathedral.
Highlights
🎻 A rich and expressive programme featuring works by Schumann, Sibelius, and Grieg.
🕯️ An intimate candlelit setting in the heart of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
🎹 Performed by internationally acclaimed artists on cello and piano
🏛️ A deeply emotional musical journey in one of the city’s most breathtaking historic venues.
General Info
📅 Date: November 17, 2025
🕒 Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: St Giles’ Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE
Description
Experience a night of profound musical beauty with Grieg Cello Sonata by Candlelight, a standout concert from the second season of the Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series. Performed by renowned cellist Geirthrudur Guðmundsdóttir and pianist Antoine Préat, this concert features an evocative programme: Schumann’s poetic Fantasiestücke, Op. 73, Sibelius’ atmospheric Four Pieces, Op. 78, and Grieg’s passionate Cello Sonata. Set against the candlelit backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral and accompanied by the warm tones of a newly installed Steinway grand piano, this performance promises a moving and unforgettable evening of Romantic music at its finest.
Featuring
Geirthrudur Guðmundsdóttir (cello)
Antoine Préat (piano)
Programme
Schumann - Fantasiestucke, Op. 73
Fauré - Elegy
Grieg - Cello Sonata
Highlights
🎻 A rich and expressive programme featuring works by Schumann, Sibelius, and Grieg.
🕯️ An intimate candlelit setting in the heart of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
🎹 Performed by internationally acclaimed artists on cello and piano
🏛️ A deeply emotional musical journey in one of the city’s most breathtaking historic venues.
General Info
📅 Date: November 17, 2025
🕒 Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: St Giles’ Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE
Description
Experience a night of profound musical beauty with Grieg Cello Sonata by Candlelight, a standout concert from the second season of the Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series. Performed by renowned cellist Geirthrudur Guðmundsdóttir and pianist Antoine Préat, this concert features an evocative programme: Schumann’s poetic Fantasiestücke, Op. 73, Sibelius’ atmospheric Four Pieces, Op. 78, and Grieg’s passionate Cello Sonata. Set against the candlelit backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral and accompanied by the warm tones of a newly installed Steinway grand piano, this performance promises a moving and unforgettable evening of Romantic music at its finest.
Featuring
Geirthrudur Guðmundsdóttir (cello)
Antoine Préat (piano)
Programme
Schumann - Fantasiestucke, Op. 73
Fauré - Elegy
Grieg - Cello Sonata
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