Carols by Candlelight
Opera Caledonia returns to St. Vincent’s Chapel, Edinburgh from Thursday 19th December to Saturday 21st December 2024 to present “Carols by Candlelight” – with six opportunities to enjoy a festive evening of entertainment complete with mince pies and mulled wine for all!
The beautiful surroundings of St. Vincent’s Chapel will once again provide an excellent escape from the cold and the hustle and bustle of Christmas shoppers. Join operatic soprano Rachael Brimley as she sings her way through everybody’s favourite Christmas carols and songs accompanied by piano. There will even be the opportunity for some (optional) audience participation!
The programme will feature a selection of traditional carols such as “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”, “Silent Night”, “Once In Royal David’s City” and “Away In A Manger” alongside more popular items from everybody’s festive playlist including “White Christmas”, “The Christmas Song” and “Sleigh Ride”.
Rachael Brimley is a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly RSAMD), where she studied with Judith Howarth. Operatic experience includes Papagena The Magic Flute (Scottish Opera), Musetta La Boheme (Paisley Opera), Violetta La traviata
(Edinburgh Grand Opera), Governess The Turn of the Screw (ENO Opera Works Showcase), she premiered the roles of Doxie and Tinker The Jolly Beggars (Scots Opera Project) in January 2020. Rachael was a Young Artist for Opera Holland Park in 2015 singing Ellen Lakme and returning in 2018 to cover the role of Ermyngarde in the UK premiere of Mascagni’s Isabeau. She regularly sings in the freelance Chorus of Scottish Opera, performing in productions including Nixon in China, Il trittico, Tosca and The Gondoliers.
Please note that this event is suitable for children age 4+. All children (under 18yo) must have their own ticket and must be accompanied by a paying adult. It is not possible to transfer tickets between performances. Tickets are non-refundable. Artists and programme are subject to alteration.
Carols by Candlelight
Thu 19th December 2024 • 7.00pm-8.00pm
Thu 19th December 2024 • 9.00pm-10.00pm
Fri 20th December 2024 • 7.00pm-8.00pm
Fri 20th December 2024 • 9.00pm-10.00pm
Sat 21st December 2024 • 7.00pm-8.00pm
Sat 21st December 2024 • 9.00pm-10.00pm
St. Vincent’s Chapel, St. Vincent’s St, Edinburgh EH3 6SW
Adult £10.00 – Child £8.00 (suitable for 4yo+)
Family Ticket £30.00 (2x Adult 2x Child)
book via eventbrite (booking fee applies)
more info via operacaledonia@gmail.com