Posts Tagged ‘concerts’
A symphonic spectacular year is ahead for BBC SSO
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra has today unveiled its 2018/19 concert season. In his third Season as BBC SSO Chief Conductor, Thomas Dausgaard conducts major works by Bernstein and Debussy to mark the composer’s centenaries as well as a rare performance of Rued Langgaard’s Music of the Spheres. The 2018/19 season opens with Bernstein’s Songfest, originally…
Read MoreScottish Opera prepares for a Russian first
The first ever performance of Rachmaninov on the Scottish Opera stage, and the Scottish premiere of Francesca da Rimini, are taking place soon. The 2017/18 Sunday Series: Opera in Concert concludes on 6 May at 3pm at Theatre Royal Glasgow with a Rachmaninov double bill of Aleko and Francesca da Rimini. Scottish Opera’s music director…
Read MoreOwning a home on an island is no longer pie in the Skye
Island living on Skye is a step closer with this impressive two-storey property for sale. Bell Ingram present to the market 1 Earlish, a property at the north end of Skye. It offers spacious and flexible accommodation which would be ideal as a family home or is suitable for use as a bed and breakfast. From…
Read MorePeter and the Wolf gets a special Scottish makeover for the jazz orchestra
A traditional story has been given a Scots makeover, for the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra. They will perform Liz Lochhead’s take on Peter and the Wolf (orchestrated by Tommy Smith) and The Carnival of the Animals (orchestrated by Makoto Ozone). This month, virtuoso pianist Makoto Ozone and leading Scots actor Tam Dean Burn join the…
Read MoreRaise a dram to Glasgow’s second National Whisky Festival this Saturday
The National Whisky Festival is returning to Glasgow this weekend. Run in partnership with Celtic Connections, this unique tasting festival blends the world of whisky with the best in Scottish culture: featuring makers of whisky-related crafts, home-ware and artwork, an impressive programme of live music and food from popular local haunts. This will take place…
Read MoreCeltic Connections hits its silver anniversary with a host of stars
Britain’s biggest winter music festival of its kind is being held in Glasgow – and it’s just under a fortnight away. Celtic Connections celebrates its 25th anniversary with an exciting and ambitious line-up of musicians from all corners of the world, showcasing the best talent in folk, world and jazz music. Descending on Glasgow between…
Read MoreDreaming of a Christmas hit with Gaelic school choir
A group of Scottish schoolchildren are hoping to have a Christmas hit on their hands. ’S e Nollaig a th’ ann! (It’s Christmas!) is the title of the new Gaelic Christmas song recorded by LĂ n Chomais, a rock band of pupils from Greenfaulds High School in Cumbernauld with the backing of almost 1000 young voices…
Read MoreChristmas at the Botanics opens
Edinburgh’s newest festive event, Christmas at the Botanics, opened on Friday 24 November unveiling a series of light installations along a one-mile illuminated trail. Providing a magical experience for all the family, Christmas at the Botanics runs for 29 nights on selected dates until Saturday 30 December. Regius keeper of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh,…
Read MoreBagpipes inspire new work for BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra to premiere a new work inspired by the bagpipes. The orchestra has signalled its commitment both to contemporary music and Scottish culture by commissioning two new works by composers inspired by Scotland and Scottish identity. The new works will be premiered on Saturday 9 December at Glasgow City Halls. BBC…
Read MoreLochaber is all ready to welcome the Royal National Mòd
The Royal National Mòd returns to Lochaber next week for what’s set to be a record-breaking year for the festival. Running from Friday, October 13 until Saturday, October 21, the nine-day spectacular of Gaelic music, arts and sport will take place in Fort William for the first time in 10 years. With participant numbers expected…
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