Mozart & Mendelssohn by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral

⭐ Step into the timeless grandeur of St Giles’ Cathedral, a breathtaking space in the heart of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, and enjoy a candlelit evening of classical brilliance and lyrical beauty Highlights ✨ Experience the elegance and charm of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major 🎶 Enjoy the "magical" Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream and other much loved works 🏛️ Immerse yourself in the magnificent Gothic architecture of the historic St Giles’ Cathedral 🎼 A world-class performance by the Piccadilly Sinfonietta, one of the UK’s most celebrated ensembles General Info 📅 Date: August 21, 2026 🕒 Time: 8:00 p.m. – 9:20 p.m. 📍 Location: St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE 👤 Musicians: Victoria Lyon (Violin) and The Piccadilly Sinfonietta ♿ Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible Description This exquisite programme brings together some of the most beloved works for strings, performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta and leading violinist Victoria Lyon . Elgar’s Serenade for Strings opens the evening with warmth, grace, and lyrical beauty, followed by the deeply moving Nimrod from the Enigma Variations , one of the most cherished pieces in the orchestral repertoire. Mendelssohn’s sparkling Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream delights with its light-footed brilliance before Mozart’s elegant and virtuosic Violin Concerto No. 3 brings the programme to a dazzling conclusion. Featuring The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Victoria Lyon, violin Programme Elgar – Serenade for Strings Elgar – Nimrod from the Enigma Variations Mendelssohn – Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 3