Radiohead by Candlelight
Edinburgh, St. Giles' Cathedral — Main
About the Event
Launching in 2025, the London Concertante unveils an innovative performance that transforms the iconic tunes of Radiohead into a stunning orchestral experience. Experience these concerts by candlelight in magnificent cathedrals and renowned concert halls throughout the UK and Ireland, as part of their sold‐out series.
For more than three decades, Radiohead has shaped the UK’s music landscape, from the groundbreaking rock anthems of The Bends and OK Computer—albums celebrated as some of the finest in rock—to the avant‐garde tones of Kid A and In Rainbows. Known for blending diverse influences, exploring new sonic territories, and dominating charts internationally, their music resists easy categorization and is simultaneously audacious, exquisite, and profoundly emblematic.
In this series, Radiohead's pivotal tracks are artfully re‐envisioned by a complete orchestra, embracing and enhancing the epochal moments of British music. Every arrangement—from strings to percussion—has been carefully crafted to resonate with Radiohead’s distinct musical universe, encapsulating the array of emotions and a spectrum of vibrant colors in a setting illuminated by candles.
Embark on this memorable expedition through the quintessential works of Radiohead, as the London Concertante brings the allure of one of Britain's pivotal musical acts right to your vicinity.
Address
St. Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom — Google Maps