Posts Tagged ‘concerts’
The vegetable Beechgrove Garden Jim can’t stand
Gardener Jim McColl reflects on four decades in charge of the Beechgrove Garden, his love of Scottish music, his hatred of one unfortunate vegetable, and what’s turning him into a grumpy old man. The Beechgrove Garden is now in its 40th year. I was always destined to be a gardener, if there’s any truth in…
Read MoreNational Whisky Festival is just over a fortnight away
The second National Whisky Festival is getting ready to take place. It will be held at Paisley Town Hall on Saturday 13 October, as part of the Spree Festival 2018, and will see two sessions of drams, masterclasses, food, whisky related arts, crafts and a fantastic programme of live music. The Spree Festival is one of…
Read MoreMuseum success can be focus of Scottish cultural summit
The successful openings of new museums in Scotland has led to a call to drive forward Scottish culture. The triumph of Scotland’s new museum of design, the V&A in Dundee, and the new Kirkcudbright Galleries, has seen Dumfries and Galloway Council leader Elaine Murrays suggest a summit where local authorities can share their experiences in…
Read MoreA night of Russian music coming to Scotland
The Russian State Symphony Orchestra is coming to Scotland as part of mighty all-Russian programme. On Sunday, 14 October, they will performed at 3pm at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall, when they will perform the Tchaikovsky Swan Lake Suite, Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2, and Rachmaninov Symphony No. 2. The opening new of the Usher Hall’s new Sunday…
Read MoreOne thousand voices unite to end Blas Festival
Nearly 1000 young musicians impressed a Highland crowd with an incredible showcase of Scottish music and culture, alongside the top names in traditional music earlier this evening. With support from the Year of Young People 2018 Event Fund, the Blas Festival, organised by Fèisean nan Gàidheal in partnership with The Highland Council, came to a…
Read More1000 talented young Scots musicians set to perform
This Saturday will see around 1000 young Scottish musicians come together to showcase their talents and demonstrate their passion and enthusiasm for Gaelic music. They will feature alongside the top names in traditional music at the biggest event in Fèisean nan Gàidheal’s 30-year history. With support from the Year of Young People 2018, the Blas…
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 MoreGaelic gathering with over 1000 young musicians
Nearly 1000 young musicians will come together to showcase their talents and demonstrate their passion and enthusiasm for Gaelic music this month. The will perform alongside the top names in traditional music at the biggest event in Fèisean nan Gaidheal’s 30-year history. With support from the Year of Young People 2018, the Blas Festival, organised…
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,…
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