Songs of Farewell
Songs of Farewell by St Mary's Cathedral Choir is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. It has 1 performance listed, running from Fri 21 Aug, 19:30 to Fri 21 Aug, 19:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
The internationally renowned St Mary's Cathedral Choir perform a beautiful concert of Vaughan Williams' Mass in G minor and Parry's famous, and elegiac, Songs of Farewell. Written during WWI, and first performed at Parry's own memorial service, these astonishing choral works continue to touch and move audiences over 100 years later. Conducted by Director of Music Duncan Ferguson, in the stunning acoustic of St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. 'One of Scotland’s (indeed the UK’s) musical jewels' (Gramophone Magazine).
Details
- Performer: St Mary's Cathedral Choir
- Venue: St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral
- Space: Nave
- Genre: MUSIC, Classical, Live music
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 80 minutes
- 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: There is a permanent stone ramp attached to the north door. The main entrance on Palmerston place can be accessed by a wooden ramp that is temporarily placed over the stone steps. This ramp is not suitable for all wheelchair users so it is advised to use the north entrance. Wheelchair access type:Permanent 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
- Fri 21 Aug, 19:30 — Already performed — £22.00