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
Matthew McLachlan

Programme
Beethoven — Piano Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10, No. 1
Beethoven — Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-sharp major, Op. 78, 'À Thérèse'
Chopin — Fantaisie in F minor, Op. 49
Chopin — Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 31
Chopin — Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23

Tickets here Eventim