Nutcracker Suite and Rachmaninov at Christmas

Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite and Rachmaninov's piano concertos are performed in Edinburgh on 12 December 2026. The program pairs holiday ballet excerpts with Romantic-era piano works, offering a mix of seasonal and classical repertoire.

The concert features full orchestral performance of the Nutcracker's iconic dances alongside Rachmaninov's virtuosic piano passages. This combination provides contrast between light, narrative-driven music and dramatic, emotionally intense compositions.

Set in Edinburgh's concert venues, the event presents a structured evening of classical music with a Christmas theme. The program's blend of familiar melodies and complex orchestral pieces creates a varied listening experience.