Sounds of St Cecilia’s I: The Forgotten Baroque Traditions: A Self-Portrait of a 21st Century Artist

Wed 12 Aug · 16:00

St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh

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On Wednesday 12 August 2026, St Cecilia’s Hall in Edinburgh will host a unique recital at 3pm titled "Sounds of St Cecilia’s I: The Forgotten Baroque Traditions: A Self-Portrait of a 21st Century Artist". Performed by Kenneth Yeung, this intimate event promises an autobiographical exploration of early music and personal memory, presented on two antique keyboards. The programme artfully blends historical repertoire with contemporary reflection. Audiences can anticipate hearing works by masters such as Cabezon, Frescobaldi, Froberger, Pasquini, alongside a specially compiled 17th-century French suite and a powerful toccata by Bach. A particularly poignant element will be the premiere of a new tombeau, an elegy composed in response to the tragic Tai Po fire in Hong Kong. This new work serves as a profound link between historical musical traditions and the urgent resonance of present-day events. Tickets for this thought-provoking afternoon are available from £5 to £15.

The event will take place in the Concert Room & Music Museum at St Cecilia's Hall, with the performance starting at 3pm. Kenneth Yeung will be navigating two antique keyboards to deliver an intimate and autobiographical journey through early repertoire and personal memory.

Kenneth Yeung will be performing at the event, which will feature a range of historical repertoire and contemporary reflection. The programme will include works by Cabezon, Frescobaldi, Froberger, Pasquini, a specially compiled 17th-century French suite, and a powerful toccata by Bach, as well as a new tombeau, an elegy composed in response to the tragic Tai Po fire in Hong Kong.

The event is priced at £5-£15 and tickets should be booked in advance. Please note that this event is hosted by a partner organisation and not St Cecilia's Hall, and any enquiries about the event should be directed to the organiser.

Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.

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Sounds of St Cecilia’s I: The Forgotten Baroque Traditions: A Self-Portrait of a 21st Century Artist takes place on Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 16:00.

Sounds of St Cecilia’s I: The Forgotten Baroque Traditions: A Self-Portrait of a 21st Century Artist is held at St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh (50 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG).

Tickets for Sounds of St Cecilia’s I: The Forgotten Baroque Traditions: A Self-Portrait of a 21st Century Artist are priced at £5. Live prices and availability are shown on stcecilias.ed.ac.uk.

Tickets for Sounds of St Cecilia’s I: The Forgotten Baroque Traditions: A Self-Portrait of a 21st Century Artist can be booked via stcecilias.ed.ac.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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Sounds of St Cecilia’s I: The Forgotten Baroque Traditions: A Self-Portrait of a 21st Century Artist

📅 Wednesday, 12 August 2026🕖 16:00📍 St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh💰 £5 – £15

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The programme artfully blends historical repertoire with contemporary reflection. Audiences can anticipate hearing works by masters such as Cabezon, Frescobaldi, Froberger, Pasquini, alongside a specially compiled 17th-century French suite and a powerful toccata by Bach. A particularly poignant element will be the premiere of a new tombeau, an elegy composed in response to the tragic Tai Po fire in Hong Kong. This new work serves as a profound link between historical musical traditions and the urgent resonance of present-day events. Tickets for this thought-provoking afternoon are available from £5 to £15.

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Tickets for Sounds of St Cecilia’s I: The Forgotten Baroque Traditions: A Self-Portrait of a 21st Century Artist are priced at £5. Live prices and availability are shown on stcecilias.ed.ac.uk.