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Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series -The Beethoven Sonatas
Following its acclaimed debut in 2024, the prestigious Edinburgh International Royal Mile Piano Series returns with a complete cycle of Beethoven’s 32 Piano Sonatas, performed across the 2025–26 season. Showcasing exceptional talent from leading UK and international pianists, each recital offers a unique perspective on some of the most profound and beloved works in the piano repertoire.
Set against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight and enhanced by a newly installed Steinway grand piano — these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience at the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile.
Featuring
Martin Cousin (piano)
Programme
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata in B-flat major, Op. 22
Sergei Rachmaninov – Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 3 No. 2
Sergei Prokofiev – Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-flat major, Op. 83
About the Artist
Internationally renowned pianist Martin Cousin is widely praised for his commanding technique and deeply expressive performances. A graduate of the Royal College of Music, Martin has earned top prizes at major international competitions, including First Prize at the Ettore Pozzoli International Piano Competition and the Gold Medal at the Royal Over-Seas League Music Competition. He has appeared with leading orchestras such as the London Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, and BBC Concert Orchestra, and has performed at iconic venues across Europe, North America, and Asia. Known for his musical insight and poetic touch, Martin brings Beethoven’s sonatas vividly to life.
Set against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight and enhanced by a newly installed Steinway grand piano — these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience at the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile.
Featuring
Martin Cousin (piano)
Programme
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata in B-flat major, Op. 22
Sergei Rachmaninov – Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 3 No. 2
Sergei Prokofiev – Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-flat major, Op. 83
About the Artist
Internationally renowned pianist Martin Cousin is widely praised for his commanding technique and deeply expressive performances. A graduate of the Royal College of Music, Martin has earned top prizes at major international competitions, including First Prize at the Ettore Pozzoli International Piano Competition and the Gold Medal at the Royal Over-Seas League Music Competition. He has appeared with leading orchestras such as the London Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, and BBC Concert Orchestra, and has performed at iconic venues across Europe, North America, and Asia. Known for his musical insight and poetic touch, Martin brings Beethoven’s sonatas vividly to life.
Monday 29 Sep 25
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
£15, £19, £28, £38, £40 Monday 29th September 2025, 6:30PM - 7:30PM
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