Goldberg Variations by Candlelight

Indulge yourself and those close to you with a remarkable early evening piano performance at the stunning, candlelit St Giles Cathedral, located on Edinburgh’s iconic Royal Mile. This concert will showcase a distinguished British concert pianist, whose name will be revealed shortly, presenting the magnificent work of J.S. Bach, *The Goldberg Variations*. This is a unique chance to experience a complete rendition of this extraordinary piece in what promises to be an unforgettable evening of music!

**Featuring Daniel Grimwood (piano)**
**Programme**
*The Goldberg Variations* – J.S. Bach

**About Daniel Grimwood**
Daniel Grimwood boasts a diverse repertoire that spans from Elizabethan keyboard music to contemporary compositions. His illustrious solo and chamber music career has led him to perform on some of the world’s most esteemed stages, such as London’s Wigmore Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, and Purcell Room, as well as Saffron Hall, Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall, Birmingham’s Symphony Hall, the Sage Gateshead, and the Three Choirs Festival. Internationally, he has graced venues like the Rachmaninoff and Gnessin Halls in Moscow, alongside locations in Germany, Austria, Italy, The Netherlands, Slovenia, Estonia, Taiwan, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Lebanon, Oman, and Australia. His passion for music began at the tender age of 3, when he started playing on a neighbor’s piano in Kent. By age 7, he was already captivating audiences. Daniel honed his skills at the Purcell School under Graham Fitch, while also exploring violin, viola, and composition, which deepened his understanding of classical music. He later studied with Vladimir Ovchinnikov and Peter Feuchtwanger.

**Note: This is a ticketed event.**