St Giles Cathedral plays host to the inaugural Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series. This exciting and prestigious new concert series will feature all 32 of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas throughout 2024. Featuring exceptional performances from leading UK and international pianists, these concerts will be an unrivalled opportunity to enjoy some of the world's greatest piano repertoire, as curated by our guest performers. Set in the stunning candlelit venue of St Giles Cathedral, with it's newly installed Steinway Grand Piano, this will be a musical experience to remember! St Giles is situated in the heart of the Royal Mile with many bars and restaurants nearby to complete your evening.
Pianist Matthew Mclachlan
Programme
Beethoven – Sonata No. 24 in F-sharp major, Op. 78 ("À Thérèse")
Liszt – Sonata in B minor
Schumann – Papillons
About Matthew McLachlan
Chetham’s School of Music alumnus Matthew McLachlan was awarded the C. Bechstein scholarship to continue his studies at the Royal College of Music with professor Dina Parakhina. Recipient of numerous awards, Matthew has performed as concerto soloist and recitalist in Poland, Serbia, Italy, Spain, Germany, France and throughout the UK. In July of 2021 Matthew was awarded 1st prize in the Royal College of Music Chappell Medal piano competition and the Esther Fisher prize for best undergraduate performance. Last year, Matthew was a finalist in the Isidor Bajic International Piano Competition and awarded 1st prize in the Bromsgrove International Musicians Competition.
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Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series 2024 (Concert 6) - The Beethoven Sonatas
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Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series 2024 (Concert 6) - The Beethoven Sonatas

Edinburgh Royal Mile International Piano Series 2024 (Concert 6) - The Beethoven Sonatas
St Giles Cathedral
Edinburgh