Schubert Octet with Hebrides Ensemble

Dirleton Kirk, Dirleton

Sat 16 Sept 7.45pm

Hebrides Ensemble

Duration 2 hours

Rhapsodic Quintet
Octet


Half price concession for children and students in full time education

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Photo credit: Lammermuir Festival

Schubert’s Octet is one of the best loved of all pieces of chamber music. Cast on a grand scale in six movements it is also a work of the most sublime genius – in turn profound and playful, virtuosic and lyrical. Howells’s Rhapsodic Quintet for clarinet and strings was composed just after the Great War and is one of his finest works, infused, like the music of Schubert, with songful melody.

BBC Radio 3

'The ensemble beautifully articulated each and every phrase in this impeccable performance.'

Scotland on Sunday

'One of the most innovative and thrilling ensembles in Europe.'

The Guardian

Seating Plan

See ticket prices for Dirleton Kirk, Dirleton below.

Dirleton Kirk, Dirleton

Dirleton is one of the most picturesque of East Lothian's many beautiful villages, and its church, Dirleton Kirk, dedicated to St Andrew, is a real gem.

Built in 1612 to replace the parish church along the coast at Gullane which was continually being inundated by sand, this long, low-eaved church with its square, gothic-topped tower is built of warm pink sandstone.

Its striking Archerfield Aisle (1664) is Scotland's earliest example of neo-classical architecture. Inside, the mellow light filters through some especially fine stained glass.

Dirleton Kirk, Dirleton

Address

Dirleton Kirk, Dirleton
EH39 5EH

Getting there by bus

The following buses pass through Dirleton:
EAST COAST BUSES: x5, 124, 125
Please check timetables before booking your tickets.

Getting there by train

The nearesr train station is at Drem.

Getting there by car

Dirleton is just off the A198.

Accessibility

Parking:

There is free parking in the village.

We can offer 3 spaces immediately by the church gate for blue badge holders. Please email [email protected] to book a space, subject to availability and on a first come first served basis.

Terrain:

Gravel path to the church. Flat access into the venue.

Induction Loop:
Yes

Toilets:
One non adapted unisex toilet off lobby.

Wheelchair Access:

Stepped access. Assistance would be required and will be available.

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