Bach Cello Suites at Christmas by Candlelight
Edinburgh New Town Church of Scotland, Edinburgh, EH2 2PA
Wednesday 2nd December 2026 5:30PM
Enjoy an exceptional candlelit Cello recital this Christmas in the outstanding setting of the New Town Church, George Street in Edinburgh. Experience the timeless beauty of J.S. Bach’s Cello Suites, performed by the acclaimed cellist Chloe Randall. Regarded as some of the most profound works ever written for solo instrument, Bach’s Suites for Cello are a journey through grace, melancholy, strength, and serenity. In this special performance, you’ll hear three of the most beloved suites—each one a masterful expression of Bach’s genius and emotional depth.
Featuring
Chloe Randall (cello)
Programme
J.S. Bach – Cello Suite No. 1 in G major
J.S. Bach – Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor
J.S. Bach – Cello Suite No. 3 in C major
Chloe Randall was born in Fife and grew up in a musical family. She studied at the Junior Royal Conservatoire of Scotland before spending four years in Manchester at the Royal Northern College of Music studying with Petr Prause and Nicholas Trygstad. During her time at the RNCM she was awarded the Amy Lindley Cello Prize as well as the Shirley Cattarall Award for Cello. She co-founded the violin and cello duo ‘Nexus Duo’ who gave regular concerts around the north of England. In 2021 she began her studies at the University of Music and the Arts in Vienna, Austria. There, she spent three years studying with Bernhard Hedenborg and Florian Berner and was supported by the Scottish International Educational Trust.
Featuring
Chloe Randall (cello)
Programme
J.S. Bach – Cello Suite No. 1 in G major
J.S. Bach – Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor
J.S. Bach – Cello Suite No. 3 in C major
Chloe Randall was born in Fife and grew up in a musical family. She studied at the Junior Royal Conservatoire of Scotland before spending four years in Manchester at the Royal Northern College of Music studying with Petr Prause and Nicholas Trygstad. During her time at the RNCM she was awarded the Amy Lindley Cello Prize as well as the Shirley Cattarall Award for Cello. She co-founded the violin and cello duo ‘Nexus Duo’ who gave regular concerts around the north of England. In 2021 she began her studies at the University of Music and the Arts in Vienna, Austria. There, she spent three years studying with Bernhard Hedenborg and Florian Berner and was supported by the Scottish International Educational Trust.
Event Details
Doors Open at 5:10PM
From 5:30PM to 6:30PM
