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Candlelit Concert at St. Giles’ Cathedral

Come along to a festive celebration in the candlelit atmosphere of St Giles' Cathedral on 31st December!

Candlelit Concert at St. Giles’ Cathedral

About Candlelit Concert at St. Giles’ Cathedral

31st December 2023
6.30pm – 8pm (Doors 5.30pm)
St Giles Cathedral
St Giles Cathedral High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1RE
£22.50
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A festive celebration seeing in the New Year in the candlelit atmosphere of St Giles’ Cathedral as it celebrates its 900th anniversary in 2024.

This year’s concert marks the festive season with the first three cantatas from J.S.Bach’s Christmas Oratorio: Bach at his most exuberant.

St Giles’ Cathedral Choir, directed by Michael Harris, with the St Giles’ Camerata, leader Angus Ramsay, are joined by a stunning array of talented young soloists.

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