MUSIC

FOR THE SOUL

CELEBRATING THE BEST IN MUSIC

Album is like a ceilidh in your living room

This could be one of my shortest reviews yet. I love this album. That’s it! OK, I’d better say a bit more. Osgarra, meaning audible,...
Trinidadian tenor Ronald Samm will sing the role of Canio (Photo: Julie Howden)

Scottish Opera goes from intense to in tents

Scottish Opera is bringing a new production to a location that wouldn't normally be associated as a musical venue. Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci opens on 26...
Talented cellist Hugh MacKay, from St Mary's Music School

Classical pair share their knowledge at national music school

Classical musicians Nicola Benedetti and Steven Isserlis feature in a new short film showing them tutoring pupils from Scotland’s national music school. Entitled Playing, the...
Leee John with Lynda Barron and Peter Davison in Doctor Who (Photo: BBC)

Turn the clock back to the 1980s with Rewind Scotland

Pop music is fantastic for capturing those moments in time that stick on our heads. Whether it's a first kiss, a first date or a...
The St Magnus Cathedral interior (Photo: Leslie Burgher)

New music and dance production is coming to Orkney

The founder of Orkney's St Magnus International Festival is to be remembered in a special music and dance event. The St Magnus International Festival has...
Edinburgh classical guitarist Sean Shibe (Photo: Kaupo Kikkas)

A feast for your ears with Music at Paxton

A summer festival of top class international chamber musicis taking place in Paxton House on the banks of the River Tweed next month. Music at...


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