Posts Tagged ‘concert’
Witness amazing scenery – from a comfortable chair
Embrace the spirit of the great outdoors – from the safety of a comfy seat later this month. The Scottish Adventure Travel Film Festival returns to the National Trust for Scotland’s idyllic Inverewe Garden on the shores of Loch Ewe, Wester Ross, for a third year to showcase the best adventure films from around the…
Read MoreOrion String Trio to visit UK with Swiss Ambassador
An annual music showcase connecting Swiss culture with communities across the UK is coming to Edinburgh. This year is the 21st anniversary of the Swiss Ambassador’s Award. Since 1997 award recipients tour the UK on a joint cultural/trade mission with the Swiss Ambassador to the UK, presenting both the musicians and Switzerland as an open,…
Read MoreGlasgow Cathedral Festival to return for a third outing
Final preparations are underway for the third Glasgow Cathedral Festival. Running from Sunday 21 to Sunday 28 October, Glasgow’s medieval cathedral provides a striking setting for this annual celebration of music, art and history, contributing to Glasgow’s reputation as a thriving cultural centre. GCF began in 2016 as a year-long programme of concerts marking the…
Read MoreAncient Gaelic poetry is given 21st century twist
A new musical piece of work showcasing ancient Gaelic poetry with a modern twist will be debuted by award winning young Gaelic singer Mischa Macpherson at next month’s Blas Festival. Mischa’s commission, Bho Èirigh gu Laighe na Grèine – Sun, Moon, Land, Life, Sea, is a suite of new Gaelic songs, incorporating ancient Gaelic poetry,…
Read MorePiping legend celebrated in new Blas musical work
A name synonymous with all things related to Highland bagpipes will be centre of attraction on the first day of this September’s Blas festival. The music of the late great piper, Pipe Major Donald Macleod MBE, will be showcased in Crossing the Minch; a project dreamt up by The Big Music Society, led by world…
Read MoreJazz master Arturo takes audience on a journey
Internationally renowned jazz saxophonist, Arturo Tappin performed a 5 star concert at The Outhouse, demonstrating his all-round professionalism and extraordinary talent on everything from the clarinet to saxophone and flute. The programme was a musical trip around the Caribbean Islands and took in all-time classics from Acker Bilk to modern jazz. Thrown into the mix…
Read MoreThey’re bringing music to the people of Argyll
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra take up a six-day residency in Argyll next month. From 29 September to 4 October, the residency comprises community events plus school workshops in Campbeltown and the surrounding area, including on Gigha. The week concludes with a public orchestral concert in Campbeltown’s Victoria Hall on Thursday 4 October. The BBC…
Read MoreBig names keep coming to the Blas Festival
Next month Scotland will host some of folk music’s biggest names during Blas Festival. Amongst the acts to perform across Ross-shire, and further afield, will be Julie Fowlis, BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award winner Mischa Macpherson and Breabach pipers Calum MacCrimmon and James Duncan Mackenzie with a new project in tribute to the late…
Read MoreFestival fireworks as you’ve never seen them before
There’s a different way to enjoy the Edinburgh Festival fireworks, thanks to a view with a difference. You can toast the end of Edinburgh’s festival season in seafaring style and soak up the magnificent fireworks concert on at sunset, as Maid of the Forth has announced its exclusive Festival Fireworks Cruise on 27 August. This…
Read MoreDolina ready to mark 80th birthday at Blas Festival
A Gaelic writer, actress and singer is set to celebrate her 80th birthday in style with musical friends. Broadcaster and political campaigner, Dolina Maclennan will celebrate her 80th birthday at a concert during Blas Festival on 15 September. Brought up in Marvig, Lewis, Dolina was introduced to drama and the great Gaelic bards at Nicolson…
Read More