François Leleux and Friends

Prestonkirk Parish Church, East Linton

Photo credit: Photo: Uwe Arens for SONY Classical

Poulenc Trio for oboe, bassoon and piano
Vaughan Williams Blake Songs for tenor and oboe
Dutilleux Sonata for oboe and piano
Mozart Quintet in E flat, K452 for piano and wind

Francois Leleux Oboe
Maximiliano Martin Clarinet
Peter Whelan Bassoon
Eric Lesage Piano

The oboe’s varied repertoire provides an excuse for a marvellous musical party as François Leleux teams up with some of Europe’s finest musicians.

From Vaughan Williams’s haunting settings of Blake for just two voices to the abundant lyrical riches of Mozart’s piano and wind quintet, this is a chance to enjoy Leleux’s many-faceted musicianship to the full.

“I myself consider it to be the best thing I have ever written”
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on K452

Duration 2 hours

This concert is one of three presented in partnership with BBC Radio 3

BBC Radio 3 : 90-93FM

Prestonkirk Parish Church, East Linton

The grassy hill beside the River Tyne on which this historic church stands has been a place of worship since at least the twelfth century.

Indeed, its origins may go back far into the Dark Ages, to the time of St Baldred, whose name is associated with an ancient well beside the river close to this church and to a whirl, or pool, in the river itself.

The present church is a fascinating amalgam of different architectural periods. The main body is Georgian - built in 1770 on the site of the nave of the earlier mediaeval church. Of that only the fine chancel survives, while the bell tower is 17th Century.

Prestonkirk Parish Church, East Linton

Address

Prestonkirk Parish Church, East Linton
EH40 3DS

Getting there by bus

The following bus service passes through the village. Please check time tables before booking your tickets:
EAST COAST BUSES: x7

Getting there by train

There is a new train station at East Linton now!

Please check time tables before booking your tickets. Venue is a good 15 – 20 minute walk from the station.

Getting there by car

East Linton is just off the A199.

Accessibility

Parking:

There is a free car park by the church and free on-street parking in the town.

We can offer 4 spaces in the car park, by the gate into the church grounds for blue badge holders. Please email [email protected] to book a space, subject to availability and on a first come first served basis.

Terrain:

Tarmac path, on a slope.

Induction Loop:
Yes

Toilets:
Good male/female provision plus adapted toilet for disabled in church hall by car park, two minutes walk from church. One adapted toilet inside church.

Wheelchair Access:

Flat access into the church through the side door. Prior notice is required. Please do contact us [email protected]

Visit East Lothian

Visit East Lothian

Visit Scotland East Lothian

Follow us

Facebook Lammermuir Festival Twitter Lammermuir Festival

Event information

Get in touch

If you need any information you don't see on the website, please email [email protected].

Contact Address

Lammermuir Festival
Poldrate
Haddington
East Lothian
EH41 4DA



The Lammermuir Festival is a registered charity in Scotland SC049521

Copyright 2025 | Lammermuir Festival | All rights reserved

Website by Inigo