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Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series -The Beethoven Sonatas
Following its acclaimed debut in 2024, the prestigious Edinburgh Royal Mile Royal International Piano Series returns with a complete cycle of Beethoven’s 32 Piano Sonatas, performed across the 2026–27 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.
This season marks the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's death - these concerts pay a fitting tribute to his great genius, two centuries on.
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
Madalina Rusu
Programme
Beethoven - Sonata Op. 90 on E minor
Liszt - Petrarca Sonet 104
Schumann - 2 Fantasy pieces from Fantasiestucke op. 12 (Des Abends/At Evening & Aufschwung/Soaring)
Schumann/Liszt - Widmung
Brahms - Intermezzo Op. 118 No. 2 in A major
Rachmaninoff - 2 Preludes (Op. 23 no. 4 in D & 5 in G min)
2 Musical moments op. 16 (no. 1 in B flat minor and no. 4 in E minor)
About Madalina Ruso
Madalina is an accomplished pianist whose performances are defined by passion, sensitivity, and a natural ability to connect with audiences. Whether in recital or concerto appearances, she brings an engaging energy to the stage, supported by a repertoire that spans the great Classical masters through to contemporary composers.
In recent years, Madalina has been particularly drawn to works by women composers, weaving their music together with the stories of their lives. A passionate Romantic interpreter, she has a special affinity for the music of Robert and Clara Schumann, Brahms, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and, more recently, Gershwin. With over 20 piano concertos in her repertoire, Madalina is also an exceptionally experienced concerto soloist.
This season marks the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's death - these concerts pay a fitting tribute to his great genius, two centuries on.
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
Madalina Rusu
Programme
Beethoven - Sonata Op. 90 on E minor
Liszt - Petrarca Sonet 104
Schumann - 2 Fantasy pieces from Fantasiestucke op. 12 (Des Abends/At Evening & Aufschwung/Soaring)
Schumann/Liszt - Widmung
Brahms - Intermezzo Op. 118 No. 2 in A major
Rachmaninoff - 2 Preludes (Op. 23 no. 4 in D & 5 in G min)
2 Musical moments op. 16 (no. 1 in B flat minor and no. 4 in E minor)
About Madalina Ruso
Madalina is an accomplished pianist whose performances are defined by passion, sensitivity, and a natural ability to connect with audiences. Whether in recital or concerto appearances, she brings an engaging energy to the stage, supported by a repertoire that spans the great Classical masters through to contemporary composers.
In recent years, Madalina has been particularly drawn to works by women composers, weaving their music together with the stories of their lives. A passionate Romantic interpreter, she has a special affinity for the music of Robert and Clara Schumann, Brahms, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and, more recently, Gershwin. With over 20 piano concertos in her repertoire, Madalina is also an exceptionally experienced concerto soloist.
Monday 9 November
St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, Lothian EH1 1RE
£15-£40 6:30pm-7:30pm
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