Sir George Gilbert Scott designed a beautiful building in St Mary’s Cathedral and those in charge at St Mary’s have designed a lovely programme for the Fringe. Located slightly out of the city centre - near Haymarket station - the Cathedral Lunchtime Concerts series is the perfect place to get out of the bustle of the Festival and relax.
The gorgeous Victorian cathedral, with its three recognisable spires towering over the area, is a wonderful sight to see and an ideal place for a concert. The acoustics inside are incredible, especially for the kind of music which has been arranged for this series. Featuring a different artist every day (except Sundays), St Mary’s has set a lineup full of pianists, cellists, violinists and other acoustic musicians which suit the surroundings perfectly.
The schedule includes enticing prospects like the Murray Chamber Emsemble (Sat 17), The Mademi Clarinet Quartet (Thurs 22) and many more. Today, Edinburgh born classical guitarist Ben Kearsley played a wide range of music from traditional Spanish pieces to covers of songs from the Beatles. The performance was peaceful and lovely; an excellent way to spend a short forty minutes before heading out on a long day of exploring the Fringe.
Every day offers up new material and variety and if it is any indication of the other talent which St Mary’s has lined up, future Cathedral Lunchtime Concerts are more than worth checking out.
