⭐ Experience a magical Christmas concert in the candlelit splendour of St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, featuring the beloved piano concertos by Grieg and Rachmaninov
Highlights
🎹 Virtuoso pianist Warren Mailley-Smith performs alongside the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta.
🎼 Enjoy Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite and Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in an unforgettable festive programme.
🏰 Bask in the gothic beauty and historic atmosphere of one of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks.
✨ The perfect holiday evening with festive lights and nearby dining options in Old Town Edinburgh.
General Info
📅 Date: December 5, 2025
🕒 Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Location: St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh
Description
Step into the timeless beauty of St Giles’ Cathedral this festive season, and experience a candlelit Christmas concert like no other — a magical evening in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile. This special performance brings together two cornerstones of Russian Romantic music: Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2. From the glittering dances and festive spirit of Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet to the sweeping passion and lyrical depth of Rachmaninov’s concerto, the programme promises an unforgettable journey through some of classical music’s most enchanting and expressive moments.
Brought to life by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta and virtuoso pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, this festive concert will resonate with grandeur and intimacy beneath the gothic arches of one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks — a perfect way to mark the Christmas season.
Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
Programme
Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker Suite
Rachmaninov – Piano Concerto No. 2
Make it an evening to remember with nearby dining and festive lights just steps away in Edinburgh’s enchanting Old Town.
Highlights
🎹 Virtuoso pianist Warren Mailley-Smith performs alongside the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta.
🎼 Enjoy Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite and Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in an unforgettable festive programme.
🏰 Bask in the gothic beauty and historic atmosphere of one of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks.
✨ The perfect holiday evening with festive lights and nearby dining options in Old Town Edinburgh.
General Info
📅 Date: December 5, 2025
🕒 Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Location: St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh
Description
Step into the timeless beauty of St Giles’ Cathedral this festive season, and experience a candlelit Christmas concert like no other — a magical evening in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile. This special performance brings together two cornerstones of Russian Romantic music: Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2. From the glittering dances and festive spirit of Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet to the sweeping passion and lyrical depth of Rachmaninov’s concerto, the programme promises an unforgettable journey through some of classical music’s most enchanting and expressive moments.
Brought to life by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta and virtuoso pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, this festive concert will resonate with grandeur and intimacy beneath the gothic arches of one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks — a perfect way to mark the Christmas season.
Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
Programme
Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker Suite
Rachmaninov – Piano Concerto No. 2
Make it an evening to remember with nearby dining and festive lights just steps away in Edinburgh’s enchanting Old Town.
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