St Giles' Cathedral

Following successful summer tours to Glasgow, Liverpool, and Bristol, over sixty members of Streatham Choral will be performing a series of free-to-attend lunchtime recitals in Edinburgh from Saturday, July 26th to Monday, July 28th. The choir will also sing evensong at Cannongate Kirk at 7 pm on Sunday, July 27th. Founded in 1921, Streatham Choral is one of London’s largest and most vibrant amateur classical choirs. Known for performing a wide range of repertoire in prestigious venues such as Cadogan Hall and Southwark Cathedral, as well as within their local South West London area. The choir has been acclaimed for its emotionally moving and thrilling performances. Conductor Calum Fraser is praised for his ability “to blend them with storytelling ability as well as musical heft,” and the choir’s accompanist, Samuel Ali, is an outstanding organist who has performed across the UK and in Paris, Moscow, and Slovakia. Edinburgh Recitals Schedule: Saturday, July 26th, 1:30 PM: St Giles’ Cathedral, High St, EH1 1RE. stgilescathedral.org.uk Sunday, July 27th, 2:00 PM: Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, EH1 2QQ. greyfriarskirk.com Sunday, July 27th, 7:00 PM: Evensong at Cannongate Kirk, 153 Canongate, EH8 8BN. canongatekirk.org.uk Monday, July 28th, 1:00 PM: St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Nottingham Place, EH3 6AF. cathedral.net Recitals’ Programme Highlights:jj Vierne – Messe Solennelle Fauré – Cantique de Jean Racine Haydn – Insanae et Vanae Curae Franck – Panis Angelicus Ireland – Greater Love Tallis – If Ye Love Me About Streatham Choral: Streatham Choral is a renowned amateur classical choir based in South West London, celebrated for its dynamic performances and diverse repertoire. Under the direction of Calum Fraser and accompanied by Samuel Ali, the choir continues to captivate audiences with their powerful and expressive musical storytelling.