# Event Details - **Event Name**: Illuminata - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: An alchemy of art and music. Live painting projected onto the interior of the Cathedral with music for cello and voice.About this EventThe world premiere of Illuminata. Maria Rud creates a sequence of painted images projected live onto the Cathedral’s interior, akin to a live animation in which music plays the role of the script.Music by JS Bach, Hildegard Von Bingen, Jack Oades, John Tavener. Performed by Susan Hamilton (soprano), Lucia Capellaro (cello) and Maria Rud (live painting projected onto the cathedral interior). An immersive journey. An experience not to be missed. Presented by St Giles’ Cathedral.Maria Rud, who lives and works in Edinburgh, has been described as ‘one of the most significant figures on the creative arts scene in Scotland today’. Apart from being a painter, she has also worked in fashion design, book illustration, television, film, stained glass, ceramics and art glass. Maria’s extensive and inspirational body of work, built up over three decades of ceaseless application, echoes seemingly ancient themes while resonating with the present world. She developed “The AniMotion Show” which brings together painting and music in real time. The concept was launched by the National Museum Of Scotland in collaboration with Evelyn Glennie and has since toured in the USA, China and Europe.Susan Hamilton, the internationally acclaimed Scottish soprano, began her musical career at the early age of eight when she became one of the first girl choristers in the UK at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh. She is a noted soloist specialising in Baroque and Contemporary music and has worked with many leading orchestras, ensembles and conductors. She has appeared at major international festivals in Europe, Japan, Australia, Canada, Mexico and the US including the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Boston Early Music Festival and she broadcasts regularly on both television and radio. In 1996 she co-founded the Dunedin Consort. She is the Artistic Director of the Scottish based early music ensemble Laudonia. Lucia Capellaro, Glasgow-based multi-instrumentalist, is recognised for her ‘rich-toned cello and viola da gamba playing’ and for pioneering a bold synthesis of historically informed performance and contemporary sound. Rooted in early music traditions, her artistic practice also weaves in eighteenth-century Scottish folk, improvisation, global musical practices, jazz, and live electronics. The result is a sound world that folds centuries-old sensibilities into fearless experimentation - music that feels at once ancient and strikingly new. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/illuminata/100001994007739827 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, music, festivals, music-festivals, fine-arts, live-music - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: St Giles' Cathedral - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20.21, max: 26.71, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: St Giles' Cathedral - **lat**: 55.9496497 - **long**: -3.1914544 - **full address**: St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Illuminata - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cbe277c4a91a53116c1085779b575a6d3f9bf04594d28c57538a4426e71adbc4-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc2e312d-gmir.jpg?v=1784391407 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Illuminata being held? - **A:** Illuminata takes place on Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm to Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm at St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Illuminata? - **A:** Illuminata is organized by St Giles' Cathedral. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Illuminata is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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