Music, Classical

A night of rousing anthems and sing-along classics with all proceeds going to Ty Hafan via Aberdare Rotary Club.

The Glasgow Orchestral Society is Glasgow's largest amateur orchestra, established in 1870 and giving four concerts a year.

Join the city of Edinburgh in a celebration of summer festivals, inspirational music and breathtaking pyrotechnics as the Virgin Money Fireworks Concert brings the Edinburgh International Festival to a resplendent conclusion. Set against the magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh’s iconic Castle, the evening brings together…

German singer Andreas Scholl is one of classical music’s superstars, and has introduced countless listeners to the irresistible beauty of his countertenor voice. His acclaimed performances match exquisite grace in his singing with a charismatic stage presence, packed full of passion and an arresting freedom of expression.

Composer Tod Machover, conductor Peter Oundjian and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra take us through the creation of a new piece of music celebrating the City of Edinburgh and its Festival and co-created by members of the public.

A concert of warmth and lyricism that draws on the refined playing for which the Scottish Chamber Orchestra is renowned. Principal conductor Robin Ticciati is joined by the remarkable National Youth Choir of Scotland and two exceptional solo vocal talents. Sir Thomas Allen is one of Britain’s best-loved singers…

Gerard Doherty conducts Rossini's The Italian in Algiers, Elgar's Enigma Variations and Saint-Saëns' Symphony No 3 in C Minor, Op 78.

• Directed by: Hugh Brunt (cond)
• Written by: John Cage

Hugh Brunt conducts Vivier's Glaubst Du An Die Unsterblichkeit Der Seele ('Do You Believe in the Immortality of the Soul?') as well as works by Harvey, Cage, Manoury, Feldman, Riddell and Stockhausen.

Aiming to assemble 250 singers, no experience necessary (though under 16s must be accompanied by an adult) to sing a mix of world, jazz, classical, rock, indie, folk, gospel and opera.

World Premiere: Travelling salesman and sole breadwinner for his family, Gregor Samsa awakes one day to discover that he has been transformed into a giant insect. Unable to communicate and shocking to anyone who sees him, he is forced into a solitary existence confined to his room. As he becomes insufferable to himself…

Bach to Berio, Lutoslawski to Puttin’ on the Ritz performed by Iain Archibald and Andrew Connell-Smith (trumpet), Martin Murphy (horn), Gordon Seith (trombone) and Fraser Russell (tuba).

• Directed by: Michael Thorne (cond)
• Written by: Rachmaninov

Michael Thorne conducts Tchaikovsky's Marche Slave and his Violin Concerto In D, plus Rachmaninov's Symphony No 2 In E Minor, with Charlotte Scott, violin.

• Written by: Faure

The ensemble perform Poulenc's Sextet, Debussy's Sonata For Flute, Viola & Harp, Ravel's Don Quichotte A Dulcinee and Gaspard De La Nuit, Faure's L'horizon Chimerique Op.118 and La Bonne Chanson, Op.61.

• Directed by: Duncan Riddell (dir)
• Written by: Mozart

The orchestra performs Elgar's Serenade For Strings, Mozart's Clarinet Concerto and Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, with Duncan Riddell, violin and Julian Bliss, clarinet.

Saturday 25th May at 7.30 pm St. Bartholomew's Church, Brighton. Soloists: Laura Wolk-Lewanowicz - soprano, Paul Smy - Tenor, Michael George - bass. Southern Pro Musica, Neil Jenkins - conductor. Introductory talk by Dr. Chris Arridge- interplanetary physicist. Tickets also available at www.wegottickets.com or 01444…

St Giles' Cathedral's regular 6pm concerts of rush hour music are always free.

• Written by: Mozart

The ensemble performs Schubert's Octet In F, Mozart's Horn Quintet In E Flat and Richard Strauss's Til Eulenspiegel.

Military band concerts featuring a variety of styles, from big band to classical pieces. Also a chance to see the famed Royal Marines Corps of Drums.

Classical and pop songs from the three-piece crossover vocal group.