Fire and Passion

Fire and Passion by Rachmaninoff / Beethoven is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Edinburgh New Town Church. It has 1 performance listed, running from Tue 18 Aug, 19:30 to Tue 18 Aug, 19:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.

About this show

From the ferocious to the heavenly, this piano recital features a dramatic selection of piano music beginning with the preludes of Rachmaninoff and culminating in Beethoven's intense Appassionata sonata. Performed by concert pianist Ailsa Aitkenhead. This recital also features music by Spanish composer Manuel De Falla, Turkish pianist/composer Fazil Say, and Ailsa's own piano compositions.

Details

  • Performer: Rachmaninoff / Beethoven
  • Venue: Edinburgh New Town Church
  • Space: The Sanctuary
  • Genre: MUSIC, Classical
  • Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
  • Running time: 60 minutes
  • Room size: about 350 seats (The Sanctuary) — 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: ramp
  • Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
  • Venue notes: Accessible entry: Temporary ramp over the 3 steps up at the front door. Then level into the performing space. Wheelchair access type:Temporary Ramp 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

  • Tue 18 Aug, 19:30 — Already performed — £20.00

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