Hogmanay candlelit concert at St Giles’ Cathedral

A festive and tranquil celebration took place in the candlelit atmosphere of St Giles’ Cathedral at the end of its 900th year anniversary.

This year’s concert featured the concluding three cantatas from J.S.Bach’s Christmas Oratorio: Bach at his most exuberant. 

St Giles’ Cathedral Choir, directed by Michael Harris, with the St Giles’ Camerata, leader Angus Ramsay, are joined by an array of talented young soloists.

This was Michael Harris’ final performance as Master of Music. He was recognised for his services to music in the New Year Honours List with an MBE.

More photos of the concert are on Facebook here.

Michael Harris, Master of Music at St Giles’ Candelight Concert on Hogmanay. Mr Harris was made an MBE in the New Year honours list for services to music.
© 2024 Martin McAdam
Hogmanay concert at St Giles’ Cathedral to mark the end of its 900th anniversary celebrations. The concert included the three cantatas from J.S.Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. The Cathedral Choir were directed by Michael Harris with the St Giles’ Camerata led by Angus Ramsay.
Soloists Carine Tinney Soprano, Judy Brown Mezzo-Soprano, Joseph Doody Tenor, and Jerome Knox Bass.
Hogmanay concert at St Giles’ Cathedral to mark the end of its 900th anniversary celebrations. The concert included the three cantatas from J.S.Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. The Cathedral Choir were directed by Michael Harris with the St Giles’ Camerata led by Angus Ramsay.
Hogmanay concert at St Giles’ Cathedral to mark the end of its 900th anniversary celebrations. The concert included the three cantatas from J.S.Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. The Cathedral Choir were directed by Michael Harris with the St Giles’ Camerata led by Angus Ramsay.
Hogmanay concert at St Giles’ Cathedral to mark the end of its 900th anniversary celebrations. The concert included the three cantatas from J.S.Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. The Cathedral Choir were directed by Michael Harris with the St Giles’ Camerata led by Angus Ramsay.
Hogmanay concert at St Giles’ Cathedral to mark the end of its 900th anniversary celebrations. The concert included the three cantatas from J.S.Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. The Cathedral Choir were directed by Michael Harris with the St Giles’ Camerata led by Angus Ramsay.
Hogmanay concert at St Giles’ Cathedral to mark the end of its 900th anniversary celebrations. The concert included the three cantatas from J.S.Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. The Cathedral Choir were directed by Michael Harris with the St Giles’ Camerata led by Angus Ramsay.