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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay: Candlelit Concert at St. Giles’ Cathedral

Come along to a festive celebration in the candlelit atmosphere of St Giles' Cathedral on 31st December!

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay: Candlelit Concert at St. Giles’ Cathedral

About Edinburgh’s Hogmanay: Candlelit Concert at St. Giles’ Cathedral

A festive and tranquil celebration seeing in the New Year in the candlelit atmosphere of St. Giles' Cathedral at the end of its 900th year anniversary.

This year’s concert marks the festive season with the concluding three cantatas from J.S.Bach’s Christmas Oratorio: Bach at his most exuberant.

St. Giles' Cathedral Choir, directed by Michael Harris, with the St. Giles' Camerata, leader Angus Ramsay, are joined by a stunning array of talented young soloists.

Everyone at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay extend our heartfelt thanks to Master of Music Michael Harris, and best wishes for his retirement from St. Giles’ from 31st December.

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