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Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series -The Beethoven Sonatas

Mon 28 Sep
£15-£40 6:30pm-7:30pm St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE 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 Maiko Mori Programme Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31, No. 2 'The Tempest' I. Largo – Allegro II. Adagio III. Allegretto Frédéric Chopin Etude Op. 10, No. 3 in E major 'Tristesse' Impromptu No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 29 Hamish MacCunn Six Scottish Dances, Op. 28 No. 4: Dirk Dance No. 5: Plaid Dance Amy Beach Two Pieces, Op. 54 No. 1: Scottish Legend Clara Schumann Scherzo No. 2 in C minor, Op. 14 Robert Schumann (arr. Clara Schumann) Widmung (Dedication), Op. 25, No. 1 Robert Schumann Toccata in C major, Op. 7 About Maiko Mori First Prize winner of the Birmingham International Piano Competition, Maiko Mori is an international soloist and chamber musician distinguished by her “bracing technical command” and “captivating tonal sonority.” She has performed at prestigious venues worldwide, including London’s Purcell Room, Tokyo’s Suntory Hall, and the Kolarac in Belgrade. She has also been a featured artist at major international festivals, including the Cheltenham Festival (UK), the Malta Spring Festival (Malta), and the Lidköping Music Festival (Sweden)... READ MORE>

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