Following its acclaimed debut in 2024, the prestigious Edinburgh Royal Mile Royal International Piano Series returns with a complete cycle of Beethoven’s 32 Piano Sonatas, performed across the 2026–27 season. Showcasing exceptional talent from leading UK and international pianists, each recital offers a unique perspective on some of the most profound and beloved works in the piano repertoire.

This season marks the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's death  - these concerts pay a fitting tribute to his great genius, two centuries on.

Set against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight and enhanced by a newly installed Steinway grand piano — these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience at the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile.

Featuring
Viv McLean

Programme
Scarlatti Sonata in F Minor K. 466
Beethoven Sonata in E Flat Op. 81a 'Les Adieux'
Chopin 
Polonaise in C Minor Op. 40 No. 2
Polonaise in A Op. 40 No. 1
Waltz in A Minor Op. 34 No. 2
Waltz in A Flat Op. 34 No. 1

Tickets here Eventim