O For a Thousand Tongues – Celebrating The Musical Wesleys
O For a Thousand Tongues – Celebrating The Musical Wesleys by Sacred Arts Festival Music at Sacred Heart is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Sacred Heart Church. It has 1 performance listed, running from Wed 19 Aug, 19:30 to Wed 19 Aug, 19:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Sacred Arts Festival Singers, director Calum Robertson, organist Max Carsley, with brass ensemble from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Marking 150 years since the death of Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810-76). This celebration of the musical Wesleys’ rich legacy includes three commissioned pieces newly composed in their honour by the winners of the 2025 young composers’ competition. Generously supported by the Church Hymnary Trust, with commissions funded by the Scops Trust.
Details
- Performer: Sacred Arts Festival Music at Sacred Heart
- Venue: Sacred Heart Church
- Genre: MUSIC, Choral, New writing
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 90 minutes
- Performances listed: 1, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: The church is wheelchair accessible from the street pavement via the slope to the left of the courtyard in front of the church. The doors into the church are power-assisted Wheelchair access type:Permanent Ramp
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 19 Aug, 19:30 — Already performed — £15.00