Posts Tagged ‘harp’
Strum-thing big is about to hit Glasgow
The sound of glorious guitars will reverberate across Glasgowwhen Big Guitar Weekend returns to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in November. A string of concerts and masterclasses will take place from November 1 to 4 which includes a highly anticipated performance from Royal Conservatoire graduate and guitar hero, Sean Shibe, the chart-topping and award-winning musician…
Read MoreAfter nine albums, Phamie releases her first single
A Scots musician with nine albums behind her is doing something new in her music career today – she’s releasing her first single. Phamie Gow, who is originally from the Scottish Borders but now living in Edinburgh, is releasing The Peace Farmer. The artist, who was recently described as ‘one of The Great Woman Composers’…
Read MoreRemembrance art to be installed at St Giles Cathedral
An art installation is to be unveiled at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh to mark Remembrance Week 2018. Alison Kinnaird has been invited to show her installation ‘Unknown’ from 1-15 November. This artwork is the artist’s response to the present state of conflict in so many parts of the world and the fact that we…
Read MoreClannad singer to mark Scottish Father of Democracy
A festival to celebrate the life of times of Scotland’s ‘Father of Democracy’ will be celebrated in song, talks, walks and entertainment later this year. The 2018 Thomas Muir Festival will once again train the spotlight on one of Scotland’s greatest sons – who was persecuted and eventually banished in 1793 for his work to…
Read MoreMusicians and poets united for cultural exploration
Musicians and poets from throughout the UK and Ireland will come together in Scotland to explore their respective histories and languages through poetry and music. Ten of the UK and Ireland’s finest traditional poets and musical artists including vocalists using five languages, medieval instruments: crwth and northern triplepipes as well as fiddle, harp, accordian and…
Read MoreStately home’s beauty inspires new harp music album
A talented harpist has produced a heartfelt musical tribute to an Ayrshire estate saved for the nation by the Prince of Wales. Meredith McCrindle, a 32-year-old originally from Texas and who lives in Ayrshire, will launch the 12-track album at a special live performance at Dumfries House near Cumnock next month. She has spent three…
Read MoreGet ready for ten days of top class classical music
Ten days of superb classical music is coming to Scotland this autumn. From Friday 14 to Sunday 23 September 2018, the Lammermuir Festival will take place in the unspoilt tranquility of East Lothian. With a wealth of historic architecture and beautiful landscapes, its unique settings are the ideal place in which to experience great music.…
Read MoreRSNO pays tribute to a true musical great
The life of one of the greatest musical figures of the 20th century is celebrated by the RSNO. One hundred years since the birth of American composer, conductor and educator Leonard Bernstein, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra presents a package of performances in Edinburgh and Glasgow to mark the occasion. Bernstein 100 is the world-wide…
Read MoreScottish student will be strum-thing special in Norway
A Scottish student is to perform in The Nutcracker with Bergen Philharmonic later this month. Former Highland pupil Abigail Millar-Todd is currently studying at the Norwegian Academy of Music. Abigail said: ‘If it weren’t for The Highland Council, I would never have started classical music. I began the harp through Feis à Bhaile, then with…
Read MoreScots Trad Music Awards nominees are revealed
Shortlisted nominations for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2017 have been announced. Heralded as the most prestigious award ceremony in the traditional music calendar, the winners will be revealed during a glitzy award ceremony on Saturday, December 2, at Paisley’s Lagoon Centre as Paisley bids for UK City of Culture 2021. Organising body…
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