Chamber Music Soundscapes: Philip Higham & Susan Tomes

24th August 2020

The Edinburgh International Festival opens the doors of its home, The Hub on Castlehill, to a series of specially filmed performances from leading chamber musicians. The recorded performances are available for free, with new performances every Monday to Friday from 10-28 August. The recordings are also relayed to speakers scattered across Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens for listeners to enjoy.   

Two celebrated Edinburgh-born artists deliver an unforgettable performance for film. Pianist Susan Tomes is the recipient of multiple prestigious awards for her solo, duo and chamber group performances. She is joined by Philip Higham, Principal Cello of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

Philip Higham (cello) & Susan Tomes (piano):  

Beethoven: Cello Sonata in C Op.102 No.5

Debussy: Cello Sonata     

Nadia Boulanger: Three Pieces for Cello & Piano  

Martinu: No.2 from Four Nocturne H.189 

Suk: Serenade Op.3