Greyfriars Kirk

Events at Greyfriars Kirk (Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh)

Alim Qasimov Ensemble

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	Alim Qasimov has been described as one of the world’s greatest vocalists. His performances of Azeri mugham – the classical music of Azerbaijan – are recognised worldwide for their searing intensity and raw emotion. Qasimov shares the stage with his daughter Fargana, their soaring voices combining in dramatic vocal duets on themes of love and devotion. Supported by the Aga Khan Foundation. Greyfriars Series: Buy for 8 concerts in the series and get the 9th free. Young people can buy any… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
Greyfriars Kirk	23 Aug 5.45pm	0131 473 2000 £20

Arcangelo and Iestyn Davies

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	Exciting young period-instrument ensemble Arcangelo makes its Festival debut with the acclaimed countertenor Iestyn Davies. Handel and Porpora were two great rival composers in the 18th century. Both composers strove for ever greater feats of expression, as displayed in the simmering passions of their chamber cantatas performed today. Supported by The Binks Trust. Greyfriars Series: Buy for 8 concerts in the series and get the 9th free. Young people and Students – Half price now! Young… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
Greyfriars Kirk	16 Aug 5.45pm	0131 473 2000 £20

Berkshire Choral Festival Concert

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	The London Symphony Chorus, Huddersfield Choral Society and Scottish Festival Orchestra play Mozart's Great Mass in C Minor and Handel's Chandos Anthem No 4 'O sing unto the Lord'. Joseph Cullen conducts. View full details
Greyfriars Kirk	23 Jun 7.30pm	0131 668 2019 £9 (Children £5)

Cappella Nova 30th Anniversary Concert

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	The vocal ensemble celebrate their 30th anniversary with a selection of choral music including some 'best bits' by Robert Carver, James MacMillan, John Tavener, Hildegard of Bingen and Arvo Part as well as live art, created by Maria Rud, projected onto a screen above the singers. View full details and ticket info
Greyfriars Kirk	31 May 7.30pm	0131 6698 2019 £12 (£8)

Concerto Caledonia

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	One of Scotland’s premier early-music ensembles, Concerto Caledonia has an enviable reputation for reviving little-known but important music from the country’s past. Joined by tenor Thomas Walker, the group explores subtle instrumental gems and songs by 16th-century Scottish composer, viol player and soldier Tobias Hume, which display his extraordinarily fertile imagination. Supported by The Binks Trust. Greyfriars Series: Buy for 8 concerts in the series and get the 9th free. Young people… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
Greyfriars Kirk	15 Aug 5.45pm	0131 473 2000 £20

Dalmatica

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	Paris-based vocal ensemble Dialogos brings alive some of the earliest known music, in performances renowned for their purity and spirituality. Dalmatica is a collaboration between the six female singers of Dialogos and Kantaduri, a choir of six traditional Croatian male cantors. They each explore the extraordinary richness of Dalmatian chant and religious music, creating a glowing sound fresco of colourful, compelling pieces. Supported by The Binks Trust. Greyfriars Series: Buy for 8… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
Greyfriars Kirk	14 Aug 5.45pm	0131 473 2000 £20

Edinburgh Concert Band

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	Sarah Cunningham conducts the band in a programme of film themes and lighter music, in aid of Waverley Care. View full details
Greyfriars Kirk	2 Jun 7.30pm	£10 (£7; Family £20)

Hebrides Ensemble and Synergy Vocals

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	Scotland’s premier new music group, Hebrides Ensemble joins forces with Synergy Vocals and renowned bass Brindley Sherratt for the world premiere of a new hour-long piece, co-commissioned by the Festival, by leading Scottish composer James MacMillan, entitled Since it was the Day of Preparation. Supported through the Scottish Government's Edinburgh Festivals Expo Fund. Greyfriars Series: Buy for 8 concerts in the series and get the 9th free. Young people and Students – Half price now! Young… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
Greyfriars Kirk	22 Aug 5.45pm	0131 473 2000 £20

Her Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts and Concerto Palatino

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	Two of the world’s finest early brass ensembles join forces to reveal the awe-inspiring splendours of Renaissance brass music, exploring the gleaming sounds of Giovanni Gabrieli’s monumental pieces to mark the 400th anniversary of his death. The virtuoso players of both His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts and Concerto Palatino ensure an authentically resplendent sound. Supported by The Binks Trust. Greyfriars Series: Buy for 8 concerts in the series and get the 9th free. Young people and… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
Greyfriars Kirk	13 Aug 5.45pm	0131 473 2000 £20

Homayun Sakhi Trio

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	Kabul-born virtuoso Homayun Sakhi is arguably the greatest living exponent of the Afghan rubab, a plucked stringed instrument of great subtlety. This is a rare chance to hear the highly expressive music of Afghanistan, involving thrilling interplay between three musicians, building to exciting conclusions full of swirling melodic colours. Supported by Aga Khan Foundation. Greyfriars Series: Buy for 8 concerts in the series and get the 9th free. Young people and Students – Half price now! View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
Greyfriars Kirk	17 Aug 5.45pm	0131 473 2000 £20

Ricecar Consort 01

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	Philippe Pierlot and his renowned period-instrument Ricercar Consort make a welcome return to the Festival for two concerts of early English music. The first explores poignant songs and odes by Purcell alongside Blow’s Ode on the Death of Henry Purcell. Supported by The Binks Trust. Greyfriars Series: Buy for 8 concerts in the series and get the 9th free. Young people and Students – Half price now! Young people can buy any ticket at 50% off on selected performances. Under 18s and all… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
Greyfriars Kirk	20 Aug 5.45pm	0131 473 2000 £20

Ricecar Consort 02

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	For their second concert, Philippe Pierlot and the Ricercar Consort explore uplifting and moving music by Byrd and Tye for viol consort, an expressive early ensemble that can be considered a predecessor of the string quartet. Supported by The Binks Trust. Greyfriars Series: Buy for 8 concerts in the series and get the 9th free. Young people and Students – Half price now! Young people can buy any ticket at 50% off on selected performances. Under 18s and all students in full time education. View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
Greyfriars Kirk	21 Aug 5.45pm	0131 473 2000 £20

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