Opera Singer by Candlelight at St Giles Cathedral



Opera Singer by Candlelight at St Giles Cathedral

🎵 This experience is brought to you by CityMusic Promotions. This concert is not affiliated with the Fever Original Candlelight series.

Highlights
🎼 Stunning programme of operatic works and songs from a broad range of of great composers 
🎻 Exceptional vocal performances from renowned operatic artists
⭐ The perfect option for first-time classical concert-goers
⛪ The beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles' Cathedral, conveniently located to plenty of restaurants and bars

General Info
📅 Date: select date directly in the ticket selector 
🕒 Time: 6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m 
📍 Location: St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE
👤 Age requirement: CityMusic Promotions events are not suitable for children under the age of 5 years old (babies will not be admitted)

Description
The Edinburgh Royal Mile Chamber Music Series returns to St Giles’ Cathedral for its second season, following a widely acclaimed launch. This prestigious series of candlelit concerts will present an exceptional programme of chamber music throughout 2025–26, showcasing masterpieces from the Classical and Romantic eras, including works by Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Haydn, and more. Featuring a distinguished lineup of celebrated UK and international artists, each performance offers a rare opportunity to experience some of the world’s greatest chamber music in the magnificent setting of St Giles’ Cathedral. With the recent addition of a newly installed Steinway grand piano, the series promises a rich and memorable musical experience. Get your tickets now!

Featuring
Susan Parkes (soprano)
Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)

Programme
Schubert – Gretchen am Spinnrade
Schubert – Der Hirt auf dem Felsen
Schumann – Widmung
Brahms – An die Nachtigall
Brahms – Wie Melodien zieht es mir
Strauss – Zueignung
Strauss – Allerseelen
Wolf – Verborgenheit
Liszt – Pace non trovo
Respighi – Nebbie
Rossini – La danza

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About the venue

St Giles' Cathedral

St Giles' Cathedral is a parish church of the Church of Scotland in the Old Town of Edinburgh. The current building was begun in the 14th century and extended until the 16th century. It is closely as...

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St Giles' Cathedral

High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE

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Getting there

St Giles' Cathedral

High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE