Posts Tagged ‘concerts’
A varied programme of events awaits at the RCS
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has announced a new season of captivating performances. From internationally renowned soloists to passionate, political operas, a journey through Shakespeare’s classics and one of the most acclaimed musicals of our time, the New Year bursts into life with an exciting season. Scotland’s national conservatoire raises the curtain on more than 100…
Read MoreThe benefits of boarding are there for all to see
Much is made by boarding schools in their promotional material and press releases about the many advantages of a boarding education. These include close friendships, excellent recreational facilities, opportunities to build life-long friendships, 24/7 activity programmes, regular visits home and a multitude of opportunities for parents to visit school, to name but a few. These…
Read MoreOrchestras will grace the home of classical music
The Usher Hall, the home of classical music in Scotland, is set to welcome standout orchestras from around the globe next spring. It will also play host to the country’s own world-renowned classical ensembles. The venue’s own much-loved Sunday Classics season starts the New Year with a visit from the St Petersburg Philharmonic, the oldest…
Read MoreAyrshire man joins the RSNO at an exciting time
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra has appointed Alistair Mackie as its new chief executive. Mackie joins the RSNO from London’s Philharmonia Orchestra, where he served as Interim Managing Director from August 2016 to March 2017, a member of the Orchestra since 1996 and most recently as Joint Principal Trumpet. He has also served as Philharmonia…
Read MoreThey are taking Hogmanay and New Year to China
Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) will celebrate Hogmanay and New Year together when they undertake their first joint tour of China later this month. Led by the RSNO’s new music director Thomas Søndergård, the Orchestra and Benedetti will perform six concerts in six cities across the country, with the…
Read MoreAberdeen Music Hall makes an on song return
Opening celebrations continued over the weekend with two spectacular concerts marking the official launch of the newly transformed, iconic Aberdeen Music Hall. On Saturday, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra performed under the baton of guest conductor Alpesh Chauhan and guest soloist Freddy Kempf played Grieg’s much-loved Piano Concerto to an enraptured, sell out audience. Prokofiev’s…
Read MoreThe Snowman is coming to venues all over Scotland
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra is bringing Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman to audiences across Scotland. They will be joined by tenor, BBC Scotland and Scottish Proms in the Park presenter Jamie MacDougall for its annual RSNO Christmas Concerts this Season, performing to audiences in Perth, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Since 2001 Jamie has been the nation’s voice of classical music…
Read MoreConductor to make BBC SSO debut this Christmas
Conductor, arranger and composer Gavin Sutherland will be making his BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra conducting debut in two fantastic concerts at Glasgow’s City Halls. For Swingin’ Christmas on the 21 December, he will be joined by by jazz singer and broadcaster Clare Teal, in a sparkling, effervescent mix of Christmas classics and undiscovered gems alongside…
Read MoreScots music award winners were crowned in Perth
Hands up for Trad celebrated Scotland’s vibrant traditional music scene at the weekend with 20 awards announced at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. Produced by Hands Up for Trad and a staple in the Scottish music calendar, the ceremony was broadcast live on BBC ALBA and BBC Radio Scotland this evening, as well…
Read MoreThe festival taking music to the people of Skye
An eight-day festival of music is underway on the Isle of Skye. The SEALL Festival of Small Halls is a new community-led winter festival taking place between 23 November and 1 December, bringing some of the biggest names in Scottish traditional music to remote village halls around Skye. It has received tremendous support from communities,…
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