Category Archives: Music

Scottish Ensemble (SE) announces its new summer, Concerts for a Summer’s Night, that mirrors its winter Concerts by Candlelight series, to be held in the National Museum of Scotland whose natural light means audiences can bask in summer light and music on the longest day of the year. The 12-piece ensemble will perform an eclecticContinue reading “Scottish Ensemble Announces Concerts for a Summer’s Night”

The world premiere of Rubble, a new piece of work and a third collaboration between acclaimed composer Gareth Williams and director and pantomime legend Johnny McKnight, takes place this summer in Glasgow. Written in the Scots dialect, and originally commissioned as part of the Scottish Opera Outreach and Education Programme’s 50th anniversary celebrations in 2021,Continue reading “Scottish Opera Young Company Presents World Premiere of Rubble ”

For the past 37 years, George Hinchliffe and six fellow musicians have been producing independent music played on the happiest instrument on the planet – the ukulele. In that time, they have entertained millions across the world with their unique take on songs, resulting in a massively loyal fanbase that is tuned in to theContinue reading “George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain at the Queen’s Hall”

Early summer 2022 sees Scottish Opera offering new Access afternoon shows of Don Giovannithat are specially created for those who enjoy a more relaxed theatre experience. While everyone is welcome, it is aimed at those who are living with dementia; recovering from an operation; have breathing difficulties; have a young baby; can only travel toContinue reading “Scottish Opera Presents New Access Performances of Don Giovanni in Scottish Cities”

As part of its wide range of arts experiences on offer, Musselburgh’s Brunton Theatre is able to present a programme of orchestral concerts and lunchtime recitals made possible thanks to support from Creative Scotland. At the lunchtime classical concert series, audiences can enjoy lunch of soup and a sandwich at noon in the upstairs bar,Continue reading “Musselburgh’s Brunton Theatre to Host Summer Orchestral Concerts and Recitals”

FESTIVAL DATES: Friday 29 April – Monday 9 May 2022 Edinburgh Tradfest has launched its 10th festival programme of traditional live music, talks, podcasts, storytelling, ceilidhs, dance, workshops and new commissions taking place at various venues across the City. Thanks to continued support from Creative Scotland, the Festival returns with a packed programme of liveContinue reading “EDINBURGH TRADFEST LAUNCHES ITS 10th FESTIVAL PROGRAMME”

Top traditional musicians Phil Cunningham, Julie Fowlis, John McCusker, and Michael McGoldrick join the internationally acclaimed Scottish National Jazz Orchestra in an exciting new adventure bringing Scotland’s myths and legends to vibrant musical life. Dragons, mermaids, fairy queens, ghosts, giants, goblins and sorcerers roam the Scottish soil and seas to a soundtrack composed by the orchestra’s director, saxophonist TommyContinue reading “Folk Stars Join Jazz Orchestra to Share Tales of the Tribe”

In the run-up to International Jazz Day on 30 April, Glasgow Concert Halls are presenting a series of seven filmed live performances by leading Scottish musicians. Filmed at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in 2021, these videos are being made available for the first time for online audiences to enjoy. Videos will be added to Glasgow Life’s YouTube channel throughoutContinue reading “Free to View Online Jazz from Glasgow Royal Concert Hall”

BBC Four to  Broadcast Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers  This Easter Sunday This Easter Sunday 17th April sees the new Scottish Opera production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers, that satirises the ruling classes with the tale of two happy-go-lucky gondoliers who discover that one of them is the heir to the throne of a distant kingdom,  isContinue reading “BBC Four to  Broadcast Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers  This Easter Sunday ”

In Glasgow this summer, Scottish Opera (SO), is staging an outdoor promenade production of Leonard Bernstein’s satirical opera, Candide, and is appealing to members of the public from all walks of life to join the show’s community chorus. There will be six performances, to be held in a purpose-built marquee tent of this vibrant andContinue reading “Community Chorus Members for Scottish Opera’s New Production of Candide”