O For a Thousand Tongues – Celebrating The Musical Wesleys

Wed Aug 19 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm UTC+01:00

Church of the Sacred Heart | Edinburgh

Edinburgh Sacred Arts Festival
Publisher/HostEdinburgh Sacred Arts Festival
O For a Thousand Tongues \u2013 Celebrating The Musical Wesleys
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Sacred Arts Festival Singers, organist Max Carsley, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland brass ensemble, with new compositions by winners of 2025
About this Event

Sacred Arts Festival Singers, director Calum Robertson, organist Max Carsley, with brass ensemble from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Marking 150 years since the death of Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810-76). This celebration of the musical Wesleys’ rich legacy includes three commissioned pieces newly composed in their honour by the winners of the 2025 young composers’ competition. Generously supported by the Church Hymnary Trust, with commissions funded by the Scops Trust.

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Church of the Sacred Heart, 26 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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GBP 10.00 to GBP 15.00

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