Mozart & Mendelssohn by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral

⭐ Step into the timeless grandeur of St Giles’ Cathedral, a breathtaking space in the heart of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, and enjoy a candlelit evening of classical brilliance and lyrical beauty

Highlights
✨ Experience the elegance and charm of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major
🎶 Enjoy the "magical" Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream and other much loved works
🏛️ Immerse yourself in the magnificent Gothic architecture of the historic St Giles’ Cathedral
🎼 A world-class performance by the Piccadilly Sinfonietta, one of the UK’s most celebrated ensembles

General Info
📅 Date: August 21, 2026
🕒 Time: 8:00 p.m. – 9:20 p.m.
📍 Location: St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE
👤 Musicians: Victoria Lyon (Violin) and The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
♿ Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible

Description
This exquisite programme brings together some of the most beloved works for strings, performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta and leading violinist Victoria Lyon. Elgar’s Serenade for Strings opens the evening with warmth, grace, and lyrical beauty, followed by the deeply moving Nimrod from the Enigma Variations, one of the most cherished pieces in the orchestral repertoire. Mendelssohn’s sparkling Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream delights with its light-footed brilliance before Mozart’s elegant and virtuosic Violin Concerto No. 3 brings the programme to a dazzling conclusion.

Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Victoria Lyon, violin

Programme
Elgar – Serenade for Strings
Elgar – Nimrod from the Enigma Variations
Mendelssohn – Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 3