Fountainhall Church has a long tradition of hosting and organising live music events, working in close collaboration with local, national and international artists. We are the chosen venue of groups such as Aberdeen Chamber Music, the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, the Aberdeen City Orchestra or the Bon Accord Silver Band, to name but a few. We are pleased to host some of the most acclaimed music festivals in Aberdeen such as the Aberdeen Jazz Festival and the Sound Festival.
Our passion for music has supported the development of one of the largest Church of Scotland choirs with a very active choral scholarship programme. For more information about our current and historical involvement in music, please browse the music pages for each venue.
More info and tickets on www.sound-scotland.co.uk
Sunday 21st December 2025, 6pm to 7pm, Fountainhall Church at the Cross
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Treat yourself and your loved ones to a special pre-Christmas evening in the beautiful candlelit setting of Fountainhall Church at the Cross. Acclaimed British concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith will perform a selection of popular and powerful piano works, including Beethoven’s much-loved Moonlight Sonata with additional exceptional works by Chopin, Debussy and other great composers . Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or simply looking for a unique way to celebrate the festive season, this concert promises a warm and uplifting experience in one of Scotland’s most iconic venues.
Featuring
Warren Mailley-Smith (piano)
Programme
Grieg - Wedding Day at Troldhagen
Liszt - Liebestraume
Rachmaninov - Prelude in G minor
Debussy - Clair de Lune
Chopin - Raindrop Prelude
Chopin - Fantasy Impromptu
Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata
Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue
In 2016, Warren Mailley-Smith became the first British pianist to perform all of Chopin’s solo piano works from memory in an 11-concert series at St John’s Smith Square—an achievement praised by critics as extraordinary. He has performed at prestigious venues including Wigmore Hall and Carnegie Hall, and has given numerous performances for the British Royal Family. One of the UK’s most in-demand pianists, he gave over 200 concerts last year alone.
Sunday 21st December 2025, 8pm to 9pm, Sanctuary at Fountainhall Church at the Cross
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Celebrate the season with Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life as you’ve never heard it before. This vivid and revolutionary work captures the natural rhythms of the year, making it the perfect soundtrack for a winter’s evening filled with wonder and reflection. Performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta and leading violinist Ben Norris, this special Christmas concert promises an evening of elegance, inspiration, and festive charm. The programme will also include Corelli's exquisite Christmas Concerto. With over 200 performances each year, the ensemble—featuring some of the UK’s finest classical talent—has become a beloved presence on the British music scene. The group is celebrated for its sparkling interpretations of the baroque, classical, and early romantic repertoire.
Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Ben Norris (Violin)
Programme
Corelli - Christmas Concerto
(Interval)
Vivaldi - Four Seasons