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A Night at the Opera by Candlelight (Feat. Nessun Dorma)

Enjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral.

Saturday 26th July 2025
8:00pm til 9:30pm (Performance starts 8:00pm)
Minimum Age
5+

Saturday 26th July 2025
St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh
8:00pm til 9:30pm (Performance starts 8:00pm)
Minimum Age
5+

A Night at the Opera by Candlelight (Feat. Nessun Dorma)

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A Night at the Opera by Candlelight (Feat. Nessun Dorma)

Music Genres

Classical


About

Enjoy an exceptional performance of a some of the world's greatest operatic repertoire. Set in the beautiful candlelit setting  St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh and featuring some of the UK's most accomplished Operatic soloists along with the outstanding musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta, this will be a musical experience not to be missed! There are also a good choice of restaurants and bars nearby to complete your night out.

Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Susan Parkes (Soprano)
Other operatic soloists to be announced (mezzo-soprano, baritone and bass)

Programme
“Libiamo!” La Traviata - Verdi
“Voi Che Sapete” La Nozze di Figaro- Mozart
“Non Più Andrai” La Nozze di Figaro - Mozart
“Un Aura Amorosa” Cosi Fan Tutte - Mozart
“La Ci Darem la Mano” Don Giovanni - Mozart
“Una Furtiva Lagrima” L’Elisir d’Amore - Donizetti
“Habañera” Carmen - Bizet
“Au Fond du Temple Saint” Les Pêcheurs de Perles - Bizet
“Un Bel Di” Madama Butterfly -Puccini
“Nessun Dorma” Turandot - Puccini
“Toreador” Carmen - Bizet

Since its formation in 2017, The Piccadilly Sinfonietta have become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving over 200 performances a year in some of the country’s most beautiful and prestigious venues. The ensemble comprises some of the most prodigious musical talent and performs exclusively with leading virtuoso soloists.

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Venue Address

High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE

Venue Rating

4.5 / 5 based on 20 reviews

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