2016 festival fringe programme

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How to buy tickets for our events:Tickets for most performances can be purchased online through the Fringe Box Office at www.edfringe.com

Tickets can be ordered by post using the booking form on the inside back cover.

Our Box Office will be open at the church Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm from Monday 8th August.

Tickets will be available from half an hour before the start of each performance at the door, subject to availability.

Welcome to our 2016 programme for St Andrew’s and St George’s West at Festival Time. We have a wide range of performers, some of whom have been performing with us for over 25 years, while others are here for the first time.

We hope you find something you will enjoy and we look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful building.

Classical & Chamber Music 3 World Music 15

Jazz & Big Band 9 Spoken Word 16

Opera & Musicals 11

Organ & Sacred Music

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¡Saxo Clásico!

McKenzie Sawers Duo (Sue McKenzie, saxophone and Ingrid Sawers, piano) explore music for saxophone and piano by composers from Scotland and Latin America (James MacMillan, Villa Lobos, Peter Maxwell Davies and Astor Piazzolla). The duo released their CD ‘The Coral Sea’ in 2013 and performances include World Saxophone Congress (Strasbourg), The Forge (London) and BBC Radio Scotland’s Classics Unwrapped.

‘Infectious energy!’ The Observer

Monday 8th August 12.30–1.30pm • £10 (£8 concession)

Piano Music Of Erik Satie

Peter Bream plays Prière; 3 Gymnopédies; 3 Embryons Dessèchés; 6 Pièces Froides: 3 Airs à Faire Fuir; 3 Danses de Travers. ‘An accomplished pianist, Bream … plays with the gentle zen-like calm one would hope for in a performance of Satie’s fascinating works … (he) takes us to another world through his playing. It was a soothing balm of music for festival-weary travellers and an entrancing way to spend an hour.’ ««««broadwaybaby.com

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Classical & Chamber Music

Akiko Okamoto in Concert

It would be hard to find a piano recital in this year’s festivals better than those by this Japanese-born international soloist. Come and hear her perform in two wonderful concerts.

‘Piano playing at its best’ EdinburghGuide.com

Bach, Chopin, Brahms and Bartok Tuesday 9th August 2.30–3.30pm • £10 (£8 concession)

Bach, Mozart, Rachmaninov, Wednesday 10th August Chopin & Bartok 2.30–3.30pm • £10 (£8 concession)


Cello and Piano Recital

Hannah Holman and Réne Lecuona, an American cello and piano duo on their Fringe debut, will perform two glorious masterpieces: Beethoven’s Viennese classical Sonata in A major, op. 69 and Boëllmann’s French Romantic Sonata in A minor, op. 40. ‘breathtaking!’ Fanfare Magazine

Tue 9th August | Wed 10th August 12.30–1.30pm • £10 (£8 concession)

Four-hand Fantasia

The Edinburgh Piano Duo - Margaret Wakeford and Simon Coverdale - present their Fringe fantasy – Schubert’s great late work in F minor, the sylvan and rustic world of Dvorak legends and the Suite Op 52 by York Bowen, ‘the English Rachmaninov’.

Tuesday 9th August 4.30–5.30pm • £10 (£8 concession)

Music of Dowland, Purcell and the Stuarts

In his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut, James Laing, a compelling young British countertenor, presents a two-concert series of superb 16th and 17th century music of the Stuart court, accompanied by bass viol, lute and theorbo. Conceived and devised by Ian McFarlane.

‘The soaring countertenor of James Laing is superb’ Daily Telegraph

Wed 10th August | Thu 11th August 4.30–5.30pm • £10 (£8 concession)

The Roseberry Trio

These Fife musicians, Kirsty Howe (horn), Alasdair Hill (oboe) and Janice Gibson (piano) return once again to the Edinburgh Fringe. Their popular concert of music for oboe, horn and piano will feature music by Herzogenberg, Molbe, Saint-Saëns, Bozza and a quirky little number by Damase.

Thursday 11th August 2.30–3.30pm • £10 (£8 concession)

Guitar Selection Box

Enjoy an indulgently refreshing mix of luxuriant guitar music, spanning two centuries; from the birth of the six string guitar to the present day, performed on a beautifully restored period instrument and a uniquely designed modern instrument. Masterworks from 19th Century Europe to South America and a world première in time for the year of Shakespeare’s 400th legacy celebration:

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The Seven Ages from As You Like It by Scottish composer John Gourlay written for the performer, Stephen Morrison.

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Fri 12th August | Wed 17th August 2.30–3.30pm • £10 (£8 concession)

Masterpieces for Piano Four Hands

The Japanese piano duo of Yoko Johannsen and Reiko Takahashi returns to the Fringe with a programme of works ranging from classical pieces of Mozart, Schubert and Rachmaninov to Alexander Rosenblatt’s visually vibrant Concertino on Two Russian Themes.

Friday 12th August 4.30–5.30pm • £10 (£8 concession)

All Chopin Recital

A selection of favourite ballades, nocturnes, scherzos, waltzes, mazurkas, étude and polonaises played by William Alexander (piano).

Saturday 13th August 12.30–1.30pm • £10 (£7 concession)

A Transatlantic Spectacle

Join Rachael Liddell (mezzo-soprano) and Jamie Lang (piano) as they present a selection of American and British songs in their debut Fringe recital. Featuring the works of William Bolcom, Benjamin Britten, Francis George Scott and more!


Absolutely Amazing!

Be astounded by Stefan Warzycki’s two recitals of virtuoso works from the left-hand piano music repertoire. They would be enough of a challenge for two hands: how he does it with only one is beyond belief!

‘the biggest tribute to this fine pianist is that one quickly forgets and, indeed, doesn’t care that only one hand is at work, such is this artist’s fluency

and artistry’ TheClassicalReviewer.Blogspot.co.ukMonday 15th August 12.30–1.30pm • £10 (£8 conc.)Tuesday 16th August 12.30–1.30pm • £10 (£8 conc.)


Bachiana

The acclaimed cellist, Anne-Isabel Meyer, returns with Bach expert, Peter Lea-Cox, to play Schumann’s accompanied versions of the six Bach Cello Suites in three performances. Robert Schumann was determined to make the Cello Suites known to a wider audience. In 1853 he embarked on a project entitled Bachiana, adding piano accompaniments to these unaccompanied pieces. Although his arrangements were initially rejected for publication, several editions appeared over the next decades, and this performance is the first UK hearing of the entire collection.

Tue 16th August | Wed 17th August | Thu 18th August 4.30–5.30pm • £10 (£8 concession)

Missing Pieces – Celebrating Women of Note

Acclaimed violin and piano duo Sophia Bartlette and Amoret Abis celebrate women composers in an eclectic mix of genres and great works. Featured artists include Clara Schumann, Rebecca Clarke and Lili Boulanger.

Tuesday 16th August 7.30–8.30pm • £7.50 (£5 concession, £20 family)

Piano Masterworks at the Fringe 2016

USA-based, New Zealand pianist Charles Whitehead programmes an intriguing recital of Bach, Chopin, the grand Liszt Sonata, plus Persian-influenced music by fellow New Zealand pianist, Stephen Small.

Wed 17th August | Thu 18th August 7.30–8.30pm • £9 (£5 concession, £4 U18)

Songs by Vaughan Williams, Butterworth, Canteloube and Hahn

Join us for a celebration of some of the most beautiful French and English songs of the early 20th Century. Robert Melling (piano), Susan McNaught (soprano) and Walter Thomson (baritone) will perform gems of the repertoire including songs from Butterworth’s A Shropshire Lad and the Bailero from Canteloube’s Chants D’Auvergne.


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Triplicity – A Problem Shared

A troubled heart? Unhappy with your lot? Never fear, the agony aunts are here, dispensing words of wisdom in song, ably assisted by Bernstein, Rossini, Purcell and Balfe. Advice on life, love and accounting, all offered in glorious harmony and with great panache by the members of Triplicity – Frances Cooper (soprano), Anne Lewis (mezzo-soprano) and Colin Dundas (piano) – in their 13th Fringe programme.

‘Very accomplished trio… great style’ Beith Arts


Aspects of Love

Romance, passion, joy, heartbreak – all are here in a programme of wonderful piano music by Liszt, Granados and Chopin, given by Alasdair Cameron.

‘a Master’ EdinburghGuide.com


Guitars for St Cecilia’s: Mostly Mertz

Gordon Ferries (guitar) presents his new programme inspired by compositions of the early nineteenth-century Hungarian guitar virtuoso, Johann Kaspar Mertz. The recital demonstrates Romantic, pianistic influences in Mertz’s solo work, and offers a rare chance to hear beautiful duos he wrote specifically featuring terz guitar. With special guest Stephen Morrison..

Sunday 21st August 3–4.30pm • £10 (£8 concession, U18 Free, ticketed)

Songs of Travel

Two of Scotland’s finest musicians – Brian Bannatyne-Scott of an international reputation over four decades, singing in most of the world’s great opera houses, and Walter Blair, recognised as one of Scotland’s greatest accompanists – come together for a magical recital, featuring Vaughan Williams’ song cycle Songs of Travel, based on poems by Robert Louis Stevenson and other songs relating to travel and separation by Schubert, Borodin, Haas and Robert Burns. A world-class event in a beautiful setting.

Monday 22nd August 4.30–5.30pm • £10 (£8 concession)


Music for a Summer AfternoonCome and hear Caitlin McGillivray, a final year student from Napier University’s Department of Music, perform in her Fringe solo debut. With Jamie Lang at the piano, she gives a sparkling performance of classical and cabaret songs that will entertain, excite and enthral you on a summer’s afternoon. She will be joined by Euan Corstorphine on classical guitar who will play music by Benjamin Britten.

Tuesday 23rd August 4.30–5.30pm • £7 (£5 concession)

Piano Recital by the Volt & Potenza Duo

Brilliance, sensibility, joy and mastered technique are the inspiring forces of the Volt & Potenza duo - Oda Voltersvik and Giulio Potenza. Based on their recently recorded CD, Khoreia, the programme features solo and four-hands compositions by Grieg, Dvorak, Rachmaninoff, Janacek, Philip Martin.

www.voltandpotenzaduo.comTue 23rd August 7.30–9.30pm • £14 (£10 conc., £8 students & U18, £24 family)

The Julian Layn project

Get a glimpse of something new happening. Alt-rock classical composer and pianist Julian Layn gives a solo excerpt on the piano of his unique form of 21st century classical music – thrilling, driving, thriving maximalism.

Wed 24th August | Thu 25th August 7.30–8.30pm • £10 (£8 concession, £20 family)

Harpsichords for St Cecilia’s

Charismatic former winner of the Bruges International Harpsichord Competition, Jean Rondeau makes his Scottish début playing J.S. Bach, Rameau and Pancrace Royer. His dynamically charged live performances and recordings bring a modern, youthful sensibility to the interpretation of baroque keyboard repertoire. Bound to generate excitement.

‘A veritable keyboard master’ Bachtrack.com

Wed 24th August 3–4.30pm • £10 (£8 concession, U18 Free)

John Kitchen striking new harpsichord programme illustrates developments of the baroque suite by influential German composers. It features music by Froberger (a student of Frescobaldi), and by Georg Böhm (an important forerunner of J.S. Bach), whose work is now seldom performed. Suites and overtures by ever popular Handel balance the less familiar pieces, guaranteeing a richly satisfying concert.

Thu 25th August 3–4.30pm • £10 (£8 concession, U18 Free)

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Piano Recital

Join Jamie Lang, a young Edinburgh-based pianist, in his solo Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut as he performs an exciting programme of piano music including works by Liszt and Bach.


Hommage à Robert Schumann

Come and experience Schumann’s Fairy Tales, stormy and tender, which set the mood for Kurtág’s deeply-felt hommage, rich in allusions to the Romantic composer’s fantastical alter egos. The programme concludes with Khachaturian’s exuberant Trio based on Middle Eastern folk melodies. With Alex South (clarinet), Feargus Hetherington (violin and viola) and Oliver Rundell (piano).


Scottish Voices

Scottish Voices, directed by Graham Hair, presents a recital for four women’s voices and piano with Alison McNeill (soprano), Taylor Wilson (mezzo-soprano) and Lauryna Sableviciute (piano). The recital includes Hans Gal’s romantic Rilke Trios, Boston-based composer Margaret McAllister’s Rilke duo Wendung and new works by Graham Hair: Mediterranean Duets and Trios to Salvatore Quasimodo’s haunting Italian translations from the Greek.

Sunday 28th August 2.30–3.30pm • £10 (£8 concession)

The Silver Project

JazzMain, the popular Edinburgh-based jazz quartet, presents a performance which celebrates pianist/composer Horace Silver who wrote some of the most enduring tunes in jazz. JazzMain is Nick Gould (tenor sax), Steve Grossart (piano), Iain Harkness (electric 5-string bass) and Kevin Dorrian (drums). Guests are Ewan Mains (trumpet/flugelhorn) and John Hay (bass)


Jazz & Big Band


Sound of Seventeen

Welcome to the big band era and beyond! This big band line-up of saxophones, trumpets, trombones and a four-piece rhythm section bring you swing, jazz and latin tunes through the eras. You may recognise tunes from Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Jools Holland, and our guest vocalists bring you numbers made famous by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Michael Bublé. We have exciting arrangements by Sammy Nestico and Don Schamber as well as the odd movie theme tune, from Moonlight Serenade to Moondance. It’s a marvellous night!


These Boots

Following her successful 2015 Fringe debut, Shelagh Westwater returns with more sassy and soulful numbers originally sung by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Jo Stafford, with a little added edge from Nancy Sinatra and Peggie Lee. The set is backed by superb musicians from the Scottish jazz scene: Fraser Urquhart (grand piano), Colin Steele (trumpet) and Jerry Forde (bass). From Cheek to Cheek and I Cover the Waterfront to Fever and Sunday Kind of Love, this show is not to be missed!

Sunday 14th August 4.30–5.30pm • £10 (£7.50 concession, £28 family)

The Three Belles: In the Mood

After three sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the UK’s première 1940s vocal trio are back for an afternoon of vintage delights, from Glenn Miller to Vera Lynn! Let them get you in the mood to sing and dance the afternoon away with their fabulous live swing band The Bevin Boys (as seen on The One Show Dad’s Army Special). Recently, The Belles have appeared at The Palace Theatre for Andrew Lloyd Webber, performed at the incredible Minack Theatre and they’ve been busy recording their brand new album!

Thursday 18th August 2.30–3.30pm • £10 (£8 concession)

Sing Sing Swing: Singing with the Big Bands

That Swing Sensation, Scotland’s record-breaking big swing band, brings a night of music and song from the golden age of the crooners when swing was king with memorable melodies made famous by Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, Matt Monro and a generous helping of ol’ blue eyes himself. The 14-piece big swing band guarantees to make it a night to remember. If swing’s your thing don’t miss it!.

Friday 19th August | Saturday 20th August 7.30–9.30pm • £10 (£9 concession)

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Diggin’ Dexter

JazzMain, the popular Edinburgh-based jazz quartet, showcases music recorded by tenor sax colossus Dexter Gordon and others who defined the legacy of the pioneering Blue Note label throughout the 50s and 60s. JazzMain is Nick Gould (tenor sax), Steve Grossart (piano), Iain Harkness (electric 5-string bass) and Kevin Dorrian (drums).

Sat 20th August 4.30–5.30pm • £10 (£8 concession)

Inverkeithing Community Big Band

Returning after a sell-out gig in 2015, the Inverkeithing Community Big Band promises an afternoon of riveting jazz and swing. Enjoy big band sounds from Ellington and Basie through to Maynard Ferguson. The band is joined by our regular vocalists Benita Baugh and Tom Marshall and special guest, Eliot Murray and is directed by Margaret Douglass.


Fringe Fantasmic: Heroes and Villains

Don’t miss this fantasmagorical show full of classic and current songs from the house of mouse! Edinburgh Music Theatre brings you a fringeful of fun for all the family including sing-a-long favourites from Frozen, The Little Mermaid and The Lion King. www.edinburghtheatre.co.uk

Wed 10th August | Thu 11th August | Fri 12th August 7.10–8pm • £12 (£10 concession, £5 children)

Anthems: Pop goes the Musical

With live music and stunning harmonies, join Edinburgh Music Theatre, some of Edinburgh’s finest vocal talent, and enjoy a selection of hits from the jukebox musical. Classics from Mamma Mia!, Jersey Boys and many more!

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Wed10th August | Thu 11th August | Fri 12th August 8.40–9.30pm • £12 (£10 concession, £5 children)

Opera & Musicals


Dido and Aeneas

Coro 16 return to the fringe with Henry Purcell’s short operatic masterpiece. In this semi-staged concert performance, the small ensemble and strings will be directed from the harpsichord by Neil Metcalfe. Dido – Carole Clarke, Aeneas – Richard Coleman.

‘A flawless and accomplished musical performance’ Three Weeks Friday 12th August 12.30–1.30pm • £10 (£8 conc.) Saturday 13th August 2.30–3.30pm • £10 (£8 conc.)

PitchcraftA spellbinding show from the stirring new choir with a twist from Edinburgh is exciting, funny and brilliantly different. This is a new genre of choir that oozes passion and performance, and draws on a (mainly) modern repertoire that’s energetic, beautifully emotive and sometimes outrageous. These crafty pitchers will make you laugh, cry, gasp and melt. ‘Absolutely stunning. Much better than any choir I’ve ever seen on TV.’ ‘This choir doesn’t need a director; it needs a tamer!’. See it. Hear it. Feel it. And remember to breathe.

Sunday 14th August 7.30–8.30pm • £7

The Magical MGM Songbook

Appearing for the 27th consecutive year, and in this superb setting, Fife’s premier operatic concert group Ensemble (EnsembleinFife.org.uk) follows last year’s dip into the Great American Songbook with a foray into the magical MGM musicals. For instance, New Moon, Easter Parade, Brigadoon and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and artists such as Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy, Judy Garland, Gene Kelly and Howard Keel. Features songs including Stout Hearted Men, A Couple of Swells, Almost Like Being in Love and Bless Your Beautiful Hide. www.ensembleinfife.org.uk


Nuns ‘n’ Roses

Sparkling a cappella vocalists Papagena perform an intriguing cocktail of sacred and profane, mediaeval, classical, folk and contemporary music, from Hildegard of Bingen to Imogen Heap, Purcell to Katy Perry. Programme includes folk songs from Estonia, Bulgaria and the Scottish Isles. Sacred motets, a hoovering fantasia, Georgian and Armenian hymns, and comedic pieces by Errollyn Wallen and Paul Carey. Something for everyone.

‘... this group really does have that combination of vocal focus, interest in discovering new music and sense of fun which you should search out

– whatever your musical tastes’ ThePrickle.co.uk

Sun 14th August | Mon 15th August | Tue 16th August 2.30–3.30pm • £10 (£8 conc. , £30 family)Wed 17th August 12.30–1.30pm • £10 (£8 conc. , £30 family)

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Three centuries of English organ music

Enjoy the first of our popular series of Lunchtime Recitals on the fine Wells-Kennedy instrument in Georgian splendour of St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church. John Kitchen, City of Edinburgh Organist, will give us music by Gibbons, Parry and Cecilia McDowall.

Thursday 11th August 12.30–1.30pm • £7

The European Organ

Enjoy the second of our popular series of Lunchtime Recitals on the fine Wells-Kennedy instrument in Georgian splendour of St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church. Kevin Duggan, Dunblane Cathedral, gives a recital with music by Sweelinck, JS Bach and Thybo.


Sing Freedom

Join St Andrew’s and St George’s West Choir in a performance of Bernstein Chichester Psalms and Songs of Slavery, new Spirituals by Andrew Carvel and Stuart Murray Mitchell. Ian Gilmour presents, Michael Harris, organ, directed by Brigitte Harris.


Music for Two to Play

Enjoy the last of our popular series of Lunchtime Recitals on the fine Wells-Kennedy instrument in Georgian splendour of St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church. Michael and Brigitte Harris, Edinburgh, will perform duets by Bach, Handel, Franck and Rutter.




A European Pilgrimage

Cantica Alba, the Edinburgh-based a cappella ensemble directed by Michael Harris, present a journey through six centuries of sacred choral music from around Europe, from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary colours. Music by Tallis, Victoria and Lassus contrasted with works by Erik Ešenvalds and Sally Beamish, with romantic favourites from Mendelssohn and Bruckner along the way.


Scottish Saxophone Ensemble

The Scottish Saxophone Ensemble present haunting psalms and whirling reels by contemporary Irish and Scottish composers Ian Wilson, Ross Ainslie and Eddie McGuire. Some of Scotland’s finest saxophone talent, they have performed in Strasbourg and Bangkok, as well as the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and Perth Concert Hall. Joined by special guest, Fraser Fifield, with his Traditions Suite for Saxophone Quintet. ‘A stirring heterophony’ The Scotsman

‘Impressive and diverse’ ««««broadwaybaby.com Sunday 21st August 7.30–8.30pm • £10 (£8 concession)

Scotland’s Harps – A Celebration 1

Superb duo: Catriona McKay (Clarsach) and Chris Stout (Shetland fiddle/viola). After spending time in successful collaborative work with musicians and composers all over the world, these two consummate, vibrant and innovative musicians return to present an acoustic programme of their incomparable music including tracks from their new CD.

Monday 22nd August 7.30–9.30pm • £12 (£10 concession)

Scotland’s Harps – A Celebration 3

Na Clarsairean (the Scottish Harp Orchestra), Lothian Gaelic Choir and invited guests present a programme which is a veritable tapestry of music from around Scotland and beyond. Enjoy haunting Gaelic songs and airs, toe-tapping dance tunes – and a few surprises – in an informal but lively ceilidh atmosphere. Na Clarsairean will perform music specially arranged and composed by their director, Isobel Mieras, to include ancient harp tunes, well known favourites and contemporary pieces.


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Chamberlain & Haywood

With a fresh take on world music, Paul Chamberlain (accordion) and Michael Haywood (saxophone, violin, whistle, clarinet) take their instruments on an international tour – enjoy the sultry sounds of the Tango, the rhythmic drive of the Balkans, along with rip-roaring tunes from Russia and Scotland. Virtuosic playing, fresh musical ideas and great rapport with the audience, Chamberlain & Haywood explore the potential of their instruments and take the strength of each instrument’s traditions and blend them into their own unique brand of fusion music.

Fri 19th August | Fri 26th August

4.30–5.30pm • £10 (£8 conc., £24 family)

World MusicDong Yi at the Edinburgh Festival

The celebrated international soloist Dong Yi’ returns to Edinburgh in ‘her own trademark style that combines passion, sentiments, purity, typical oriental aroma and pastoral song-like appeal’ (China Record Corporation). Part of 7th Glamour of Jasmine Chinese Arts Festival.

Chinese Lovers’ DayA special programme on the zheng for Chinese Lovers’ Day, featuring the full zheng score of The Butterfly Lovers.

‘indulge us with a rich spa of the spirits and mind’ China Xinhua News Agency

Mon 8th August | Tue 9th August 7.30–8.30pm • £12 (£10 conc.)

My Journey Throughout ChinaThe most celebrated international soloist of any Chinese national musical instrument of her generation, playing an instrument of over 2,500 years of recorded history, makes her return to Edinburgh to take us on a journey through the spirit of China.

‘It’s proved to be my best music experience for years’ BBC World Service

Mon 22nd August | Wed 24th August Sat 27th August 12.30–1.30pm • £12 (£10 conc.) 2.30–3.30pm • £12 (£10 conc.)


Reflections

Reflections concert UK tour is the result of a creative collaboration between two young and beautiful singers from Russia and the Ukraine. Ekaterina Gopenko (Moscow, Russia) and Magda Nova (Kiev, Ukraine) unite to create this spellbinding concert programme, featuring songs in Russian, English and Ukrainian. Accompanied by guitar and piano, the two impressive vocals bring their own deep meditative state to their audience. You are certain to be impressed with the incredible vibe and influences of these young and powerful performers. With Sergio Vázquez, Alonso Márquez and Michal Jesionowski.

Thu 27th August 12.30-1.30pm • £10 (£8 concession)

A Little History of Religion

On the day that his new book is published, come and hear Dr Richard Holloway, the controversial and outspoken figure in the church, discuss it in conversation with the Rev. Ian Gilmour, minister of St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church. Followed by a question and answer session and a reception. A Book Festival Fringe event.

Monday 15th August 7.30pm • £7 (£5 concession)

The Eagle and The Oystercatcher

Come and meet Holly Bidgood, author of The Eagle and The Oystercatcher. Her novel is set in the Faroe Islands in April 1940, when two British destroyers sail into the harbour at Tórshavn. From that point onwards the lives of the Faroe Islanders are irrevocably altered. Eighteen-year-old Kjartan blames the war for taking away the last remaining member of his family. At the same time, he is struggling with intense feelings for his best friend Orri. The Eagle and The Oystercatcher resonates with evocative descriptions of the bleak landscape of the Faroe Islands.

Tuesday 23rd August 2–4pm • Free (non-ticketed)

Spoken Word

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Worship at St Andrew’s & St George’s WestOur church is open for worship seven days a week.

Sunday Worship9am serviceSunday Communion: reflective sacramental worship lasting 30 minutes. At 9am Communion we gather in a circle or round a table to pray, reflect and share the Lord’s Supper with each other.

9.45am serviceSunday All Age Worship: creative, participative worship for all ages lasting 30-40 minutes. The 9.45 service incorporates new liturgy and creative activities for all ages. It is led by members and is by turns challenging, dynamic or reflective. We also lead the music with a variety of instruments and a monthly Leaning Together Band.

11am serviceWarm, friendly, traditional worship with music lasting 1 hour. At 11am morning worship we enjoy music from our excellent choir, hymns, prayers, a children’s talk and usually a sermon or short talk. Children spend some time at the main service and then move to our Bright Sparks programme of creative learning and play.

‘Faith, courtesy and peace’ – a mystery worshipper’s review

Weekday Worship

1pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: a short daily meditation

1pm Tuesday: a short communion service

A great place to meet before performances or relax after an event, the Undercroft Cafe at St Andrew’s and St George’s West offers a light menu of tasty, fresh homemade produce at very reasonable prices.

Fringe Festival Opening Times

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The Secret Café in the Heart of the City…

The city centre of Edinburgh is a bustling place, bursting with energy and activity. The walk set out in this App offers an opportunity to explore the heart of Scotland’s capital in a more contemplative manner – a chance to reflect on the people and places which have helped shape the life of this great city.

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Mon 8th

12.30–1.30pm ¡Saxo Clásico! p3

4.30–5.30pm Piano Music of Erik Satie p3

7.30–8.30pm Special Programme on the Zheng for Chinese Lovers’ Day p15

Tue 9th

12.30–1.30pm Cello and Piano Recital p4

2.30–3.30pm Akiko Okamoto in Concert 1 p3

4.30–5.30pm Four-hand Fantasia p4

7.30–8.30pmSpecial Programme on the Zheng for Chinese Lovers’ Day p15

Wed 10th

12.30–1.30pm Cello and Piano Recital p4

2.30–3.30pm Akiko Okamoto in Concert 2 p3

4.30–5.30pm Music of Dowland, Purcell and the Stuarts p4

7.10–8pm Fringe Fantasmic - Heroes and Villains p11

8.40–9.30pm Anthems - Pop goes the Musical p11

Thu 11th

12.30–1.30pm Three centuries of English organ music p13

2.30–3.30pm The Roseberry Trio p4

4.30–5.30pm Music of Dowland, Purcell and the Stuarts p4



Fri 12th

12.30–1.30pm Dido and Aeneas p12

2.30–3.30pm Guitar Selection Box p4

4.30–5.30pm Masterpieces for Piano Four Hands p5



Sat 13th

12.30–1.30pm All Chopin Recital p5

2.30–3.30pm Dido and Aeneas p12

4.30–5.30pm The Silver Project p9

7.30–9.30pm Sound of Seventeen p10

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Sun 14th

2.30–3.30pm Nuns ‘n’ Roses p12

4.30-5.30pm These Boots p10

7.30–8.30pm Pitchcraft p12

Mon 15th

12.30–1.30pm Absolutely Amazing! p5


4.30–5.30pm A Transatlantic Spectacle p5

7.30–9.30pm A Little History of Religion p16

Tue 16th

12.30–1.30pm Absolutely Amazing! p5


4.30–5.30pm Bachiana p6

7.30–8.30pm Missing Pieces – Celebrating Women of Note p6

Wed 17th


2.30–3.30pm Guitar Selection Box p4


7.30–8.30pm Piano Masterworks at the Fringe 2016 p6

Thu 18th

12.30–1.30pm The European Organ p13

2.30–3.30pm Three Belles: In the Mood p10


7.30–8.30pm Piano Masterworks at the Fringe 2016 p6

Fri 19th

12.30–1.30pm Songs by Vaughan Williams, Butterworth, Canteloube and Hahn p6

2.30–3.30pm Triplicity – A Problem Shared p7

4.30–5.30pm Chamberlain & Haywood p15

7.30–9.30pm Sing Sing Swing: Singing with the Big Bands p10

Sat 20th

12.30–1.30pm Sing Freedom p13

2.30–3.30pm Aspects of Love p7

4.30–5.30pm Diggin’ Dexter p11

7.30–8.30pm Sing Sing Swing: Singing with the Big Bands p10

Classical & Chamber Music

Jazz & Big Band

Opera & Musicals


Scottish Flavour

World Music

Spoken Word

St Andrew’s & St George’s West at Festival Time22

Sun 21st 3–4.30pm Guitars for Cecilia’s for St Cecilia’s: Mostly Mertz p7

7.30–8.30pm Scottish Saxophone Ensemble p14

Mon 22nd

12.30–1.30pm My Journey Throughout China p15

4.30–5.30pm Songs of Travel p7

7.30–9.30pm Scotland’s Harps - A Celebration 1 p14

Tue 23rd

2–4pm The Eagle and The Oystercatcher p16

4.30–5.30pm Music for a Summer Afternoon p8

7.30–9.30pm Piano Recital by the Volt & Potenza Duo p8

Wed 24th


3–4.30pm Harpsichords for St Cecilia’s: Jean Rondeau p8

7.30–8.30pm The Julian Layn Project p8

Thu 25th

12.30–1.30pm Music for Two to Play p13

3–4.30pm Harpsichords for St Cecilia’s: John Kitchen p8

7.30–8.30pm The Julian Layn Project p8

Fri 26th

12.30–1.30pm Piano Recital p9

4.30–5.30pm Chamberlain & Haywood p16

7.30–9.45pm Scotland’s Harps - A Celebration 3 p14

Sat 27th

12.30–1.30pm Reflections p16


4.30–5.30pm Inverkeithing Community Big Band p11

7.30–8.30pm Hommage à Robert Schumann p9

Sun 28th

2.30–3.30pm Scottish Voices p9

4.30–5.30pm A European Pilgrimage p14

7.30–9.30pm The Magical MGM Musicals p12

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St Andrew’s and St George’s West is situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town and is ideally located both for local and national travel links:By Rail: Edinburgh Waverley railway station is within a 5 minute walk. By Bus/Tram: Edinburgh Bus Station on Elder Street is within a 5 minute walk and the city centre is well served by local buses and trams. Lothian 10, 11, 12 and 16 buses stop outside the church. *AirLink 100 terminus is outside Waverley station. The nearest tram stop is located on the opposite side of St Andrew Square.By Air: Edinburgh International Airport is connected to the city by tram, bus* and taxi. By Car: There is a loading bay directly outside the church and Pay and Display on-street parking. The nearby St James Shopping Centre has a multi-storey car park, within a 10 minute walk. Pay and Display on-street parking is available on London Road, a 15 minute walk from the church.

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