Book Candlelight Concert tickets & enjoy Rachmaninov by candlelight at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh
- Date: 31st October 2026
- Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages!
- Performance Times: 18:15
- Duration: Approx. 1 hour
- Venue: St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE
- Please note: There are no refunds for this event unless rescheduled.
Rachmaninov by Candlelight Programme:
31st October 2026:
- Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
- Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No. 2 (revised version)
- Rachmaninov: Preludes Op. 23 (selection)
- Tchaikovsky: October (from *The Seasons*)
- Rachmaninov/Rimsky-Korsakov: Flight of the Bumblebee
Enjoy candlelight Rachmaninov concerts in Edinburgh
Experience an enchanting candlelit piano recital within the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. This special evening offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich, passionate sound world of Sergei Rachmaninov in one of the city’s most atmospheric settings.
The programme features the dramatic Piano Sonata No. 2 in its revised version, alongside a selection from the celebrated Preludes Op. 23 — works that reveal the full expressive power of Rachmaninov’s writing, from moments of intimate reflection to sweeping virtuosity. The evening also includes Tchaikovsky’s evocative October from 'The Seasons' and the dazzling Flight of the Bumblebee in Rachmaninov’s thrilling arrangement of the Rimsky-Korsakov classic.
Performed by acclaimed concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of musical intensity, lyricism and virtuosity beneath the vaulted ceilings of one of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks.
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