Fauré Ave Verum; Tantum Ergo
Poulenc Litanies de la Vierge Noir
Alain O Salutaris, Tantum Ergo
Alain Litanies for organ
Fauré – Messe Basse
Tavener – Song for Athene
With works by MacMillan, Bingham, Deazley, Johnston and Howells
NYCoS National Girls Choir
Christopher Bell conductor
Stephen Doughty organ
The National Youth Choir of Scotland was a huge hit at last year’s inaugural festival. This year we welcome the superb National Girls Choir to Inveresk’s impressive parish church. They perform a wide-ranging programme of French and British music, with a 100th Anniversary tribute to Jehan Alain who died tragically young in WW2.
The grandeur of St Michael’s and the power and precision of this crack choir will combine for a great musical experience.
Running Time 1 hour 45 minutes approx
Price £12 (£8 students)
This late Georgian parish church (Robert Nisbet, 1803-5) stands on a site which has been a Christian settlement since the 6th Century.
Perched on a hill above the picturesque village of Inveresk on the banks of the River Esk, its tall spire is a landmark for miles around.
A large rectangular box-church with a magnificent classical interior and a fine Lewis organ, its vibrant acoustic makes it an excellent concert venue.
St Michael’s Church, Inveresk
EH21 7UA
Travel time from the centre of Edinburgh to Musselburgh is about 30 minutes.
Lothian Buses: 15, 26, 30, 40, 44 (0131 555 6363)
First Bus: 108 (0871 200 2233)
East Lothian Buses: 113 (0131 555 6363)
Eve Coaches: 129 (01368 865 500)
15 minute walk to church from bus stop.
Musselburgh Station closest. Catch the No. 30 bus from the station to town centre. A 3/4 mile walk to the church.
Musselburgh is just off Edinburgh City Bypass, not far from Fort Kinnaird Retail Park and Asda. Take Newbigging/Inveresk route from Musselburgh
Free parking on street (one side only). No parking in church grounds. No disabled parking, drop off only.
Terrain:Tarmac /Paved
Induction Loop:
Yes
Toilets:
Good male / female provision plus adapted toilet.
Sloped tarmac path. Level access into church.