The Beethoven Sonatas Live Music & Concerts

Enjoy an exceptional candlelit classical concert in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral.

Set against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight and enhanced by a newly installed Steinway grand piano — these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience at the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile.

Featuring
Magdalene Ho (piano)

Programme
Beethoven - No. 12 in A-flat major, Op. 26
Schubert - Piano Sonata in A major D959

About Magdalene Ho
Born in California but growing up in Malaysia, Magdalene Ho started piano lesson at age 4; though neither of her parents played, they loved music deeply, and her father wanted her to learn. Five years later—at the age of 9—she moved to the United Kingdom on a full scholarship to The Purcell School, where she studied from 2013 to 2022 with Patsy Toh, whom she calls her great inspiration and role model. Magdalene is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree at the Royal College of Music with Dmitri Alexeev, also on a full scholarship.
In 2023, Magdalene garnered international recognition with a first-prize win at the Clara Haskil Competition in Switzerland, also taking home three special awards. In 2023 and 2024, she won a pair of RCM competition, the latter of which landed her on radar of International Piano magazine, who named her “One to Watch;” this was followed by becoming the first female winner of the International German Piano Award in November. In recent years, she has played with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, SWR Symphonieorchester, Lithuanian Symphony Orchestra, and Accademia della Scala Orchestra. She performs chamber music with cellists Daniel Müller-Schott and Marc Coppey, pianist Simon Trpčeski, and others, and has appeared in concerts throughout Europe.

Hotels near St Giles cathedral

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St Giles Apartments

ROOMS FROM£75

47mAWAY

4 ★

Located on Edinburghs Royal Mile and Old Town, these luxury, 4-star apartments feature stylish interiors with spacious lounge areas. Edinburgh Castle is less than 10 minutes walk away..

Postcode: EH1 1PW
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Old Town Chambers

ROOMS FROM£149

50mAWAY

5 ★

Boasting a central location in Edinburgh, a 2-minute walk from Waverley railway station and a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle, The Old Town Chambers apartment development offers modern, luxury apartments with free Wi-Fi..

Postcode: EH1 1LW
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St Giles Royal Mile

ROOMS FROM£105

57mAWAY

0 ★

St Giles Royal Mile offers accommodation in Edinburgh, 100 metres from Royal Mile. The apartment is 200 metres from Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Free WiFi is featured .

Postcode: EH1 1PT
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Parliament Square Boutique Apartment

ROOMS FROM£145

65mAWAY

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Parliament Square Boutique Apartment offers accommodation in Edinburgh, 300 metres from Royal Mile. The unit is 300 metres from Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Postcode: EH1 1RF
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Fraser Suites Edinburgh

ROOMS FROM£85.5

85mAWAY

4 ★

Just off the Royal Mile and near Edinburgh Castle, this boutique hotel boasts luxurious rooms, a gym and a restaurant. There are superb views across Princes Street Gardens. Free WiFi is also available.

Postcode: EH1 1PT
Distance from St Giles cathedral:
0.1 miles

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Royal Mile Holiday Rental

ROOMS FROM£350

96mAWAY

4 ★

Set in Edinburgh, Royal Mile Holiday Rental offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi. The unit is located on the Royal Mile. There is a seating area and a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher.

Postcode: EH1 1QX
Distance from St Giles cathedral:
0.1 miles

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