St Mary’s Cathedral Choir to Perform Songs of Farewell in Edinburgh: key details

Name: St Mary’s Cathedral Choir: Songs of Farewell
Start: 2026-08-21
End: 2026-08-21
Location: St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral

beehiveweb.co.uk editorial team 2026-08-21 09:24 2 min read

A diverse youth choir dressed in bright red robes singing from black sheet music folders.

On August 21, 2026, the internationally-renowned St Mary’s Cathedral Choir will present a special evening concert in the heart of Edinburgh’s West End. Held within the historic and acoustically rich setting of St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral on Palmerston Place, the performance, titled “Songs of Farewell,” offers a focused exploration of significant British choral works.

The Program: A Century of Choral History

Under the direction of Duncan Ferguson, the choir will perform a program centered on two major pillars of the choral repertoire. The evening will feature Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Mass in G minor and Sir Hubert Parry’s Songs of Farewell.

Parry’s Songs of Farewell holds a distinct place in musical history. Composed during the First World War, the work is perhaps best known for being performed at the composer’s own memorial service. More than a century after its creation, the piece remains a staple of the British choral tradition, celebrated for its emotional depth and structural complexity. By pairing this with Vaughan Williams’ Mass in G minor, the choir provides an evening that highlights the solemnity and beauty characteristic of early 20th-century English choral music. For those interested in the evolution of classical music in Scotland, this performance serves as an opportunity to hear these works within a venue designed for such acoustic resonance.

What readers need to know

This event is open to the public, with tickets currently available for purchase. Given the venue’s location in the West End, attendees are encouraged to plan their journey in advance, as the cathedral is well-served by local transport links.

Detail	Information
Event Title	St Mary’s Cathedral Choir: Songs of Farewell
Date	21st August 2026
Venue	St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh EH12 5AW
Ticket Price	£9.00 to £22.00 per person
Organizer	St Mary’s Cathedral Choir

Practical Information and Booking

Tickets are priced between £9.00 and £22.00 per person. As this is a ticketed event, prospective attendees should secure their seats through the official booking portal linked via the event organizer’s website.

While the cathedral is centrally located and accessible, visitors should note that specific parking facilities are not detailed for this event; utilizing public transport is recommended for those traveling from outside the immediate West End area. There is no start time specified in the current event listing, so attendees should verify their arrival plans through the booking confirmation provided upon purchase. For further details on the performance or to finalize your booking, visit the official event page at edinburgh.org.

Source: Forever Edinburgh Events

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