Debussy by Candlelight
Experience an enchanting piano recital bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight, set within the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles’ Cathedral.
About Debussy by Candlelight
| 30th May 2026 | |
| 6.15pm - 7.15pm | |
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St Giles Cathedral St Giles Cathedral High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1RE |
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| From £15 | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Facebook information can be found here | |
Experience an enchanting piano recital bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight, set within the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. This unique event offers a rare opportunity to enjoy iconic piano works in a setting that enhances their emotional depth and timeless elegance.
The evening features acclaimed British pianist Ashley Fripp, whose virtuosic artistry make him the ideal interpreter for a programme devoted to the atmospheric beauty of Claude Debussy. From the dreamlike reverie of the Arabesques to the evocative power of La cathédrale engloutie, this recital promises an unforgettable journey through some of the most poetic works in the piano repertoire.
Performer
Ashley Fripp (piano)
Programme
Debussy – Images, Book I
Debussy – Arabesque Nos. 1 & 2
Debussy – Rêverie
Debussy – Préludes:
– La puerta del vino
– Des pas sur la neige
– La cathédrale engloutie
– La fille aux cheveux de lin
About the Artist
Ashley Fripp has performed as a soloist, chamber musician, and recitalist across five continents, appearing in many of the world’s leading concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, the Musikverein, the Concertgebouw, and the Philharmonie in Paris, Cologne, and Luxembourg. He is a prize-winner at over a dozen international piano competitions and holds the prestigious Gold Medal from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
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