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Composer Rory Boyle on the John Armitage JAM and new Scottish music
The JAM collective, formed in memory of musician John Armitage, is following last year's sell-out concerts with performances in St Andrews, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Helen Brown spoke to composer Rory Boyle about the piece he wrote for the concerts and the flowering of new music in Scotland. (...)
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Bow regard — Nicola Benedetti talks to The Courier
Nicola Benedetti is a woman of her word. In the midst of one of her busiest years ever — and that's saying something — she is coming to Dundee to take part in the second City of Discovery Charity Concert as guest soloist, playing with the RSNO in virtuoso music for the violin by Max Bruch and Pablo Sarasate. (...)
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Laura McGhee on her Arbroath Suite and the City of Discovery Charity Concert
The second City of Discovery Charity Concert takes place in the Caird Hall, Dundee on June 4. Helen Brown spoke to Angus-born Nashville resident Laura McGhee about performing on home territory — and the inspiration behind her Arbroath Suite. (...)
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RSNO Naked Classics ready to reveal the back story
The RSNO is back at the Caird Hall on Thursday, with something just a little bit different. (...)
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RSNO appoints new chief Michael Elliott
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra have announced the appointment of Michael Elliott as their new chief executive, taking over from Simon Woods who departed in April. (...)
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Review: Perth Youth Orchestra, Perth Concert Hall
This week's concert by Perth Youth Orchestra under conductor Allan Young showed them to be in magnificent form. (...)
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Preview: Distinguished conductor Peter Oundjian coming to Caird Hall
It's not often someone has to choose between sport and classical music as a career but Peter Oundjian reckons that with his family background, the two actually harmonised pretty well. (...)
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Review: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra at Perth Concert Hall
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra concert in Perth's concert hall had a programme that catered for every taste. (...)
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Nicola Benedetti produces a lyrical performance
There was one main reason for travelling to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Friday to hear the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO), but there were two reasons for leaving completely fulfilled, writes Garry Fraser. (...)
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Music lover to hold Glamis Castle Proms at home
Music lovers across Angus — and Scotland — were left devastated earlier this year when it was announced the annual Glamis Castle Proms, which had been due to take place in the grounds of the castle this Saturday, had been cancelled. (...)
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Scottish youth orchestra thrives on complexity
When you have a group of musicians of the talent and calibre of the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland at your disposal, there is no point in feeding them on snippets of classical pops — far better to give them a challenge that will test them. (...)
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Anger over Dundee's plan to screen Last Night of the Proms
A decision by Dundee City Council to spend £15,000 showing the Scottish Last Night Of The Proms on a big screen in City Square when the authority is facing severe budget cuts has struck a sour note with opposition councillors. (...)
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Legendary organist Carlo Curley returns to Dundee
Organist extraordinaire Carlo Curley is returning to Dundee to give a recital in the Caird Hall, whose legendary instrument he helped to save in the early 1990s. Helen Brown spoke to him about his musical memories of the city and how much he is looking forward to revisiting what he calls "a king of instruments." (...)
More on: Carlo Curley | Luciano Pavarotti | John Philip Sousa | Dundee | London
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'Not enough lead time' to stage Glamis Castle Prom
Lord Strathmore has expressed disappointment that this year's Glamis Prom will not go ahead. (...)
More on: John Reid | David Reid | Rob Murray Brown | Lord Strathmore | Glamis Castle
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Glamis Castle Prom: organiser blames venue for cancellation
The man behind this year's Glamis Castle Prom has said the blame for the concert's cancellation lies squarely at the door of the castle. (...)
More on: Glamis | EventScotland | Angus Council | National Symphony Orchestra of Scotland | Glamis Castle
