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Performed by concert pianist Ailsa Aitkenhead, this deeply moving piano recital takes us on a journey from sorrow to hope. Chopin's dark and dramatic first ballade is contrasted with Schubert's profound and hopeful final sonata. Also featuring Chopin's posthumous C sharp minor Nocturne and Ailsa's original piano compositions.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Chopin / Schubert: Sorrow and Hope is by Ailsa Aitkenhead, listed under Music in the Fringe programme. It plays at artSpace@StMarks, 7 Castle Terrace, EH1 2DP, 10 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 0+. Tickets are £20.