Sorrow and Hope
Sorrow and Hope by Chopin / Schubert is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at artSpace@StMarks. It has 1 performance listed, running from Mon 10 Aug, 20:30 to Mon 10 Aug, 20:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Performed by concert pianist Ailsa Aitkenhead, this deeply moving piano recital takes us on a journey from sorrow to hope. Chopin's dark and dramatic first ballade is contrasted with Schubert's profound and hopeful final sonata. Also featuring Chopin's posthumous C sharp minor Nocturne and Ailsa's original piano compositions.
Details
- Performer: Chopin / Schubert
- Venue: artSpace@StMarks
- Space: Church
- Genre: MUSIC, Classical
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 150 seats (Church) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 1, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: There is a permanent ramp from the street to the door on a very easy gradient and after that everything including the disabled toilet can be accessed via level access. Wheelchair access type:Permanent Ramp, Level Access Stairs: 2 - 5 Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 10 Aug, 20:30 — Already performed — £20.00