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Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells For Two
Daniel Holdsworth and Aidan Roberts attempt to recreate one of the most influential albums of the 20th century, live on stage, with just four hands and four feet. Those crazy cats.
City Halls, Glasgow
Tue 28 May
£18–£21 / 0141 353 8000
- 19:30
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Mon 27 May
£22 (£20) / 01463 234234
Grand Opera House, York
Wed 19 Jun
£19–£21 / 0844 871 3024
Also on at:
The Buteyko Institute Trust
The Buteyko Institute Trust present an evening of music and entertainment to raise money for the Glasgow School Project, featuring Craig Armstrong, Jerry Burns, Judith Williams, Alistair Ogilvy, Katie O'Halloran, Stu Brown, Nigel Clarke, Lynda Cochraine, Adrian Spina, Penny Black, a string quintet led by Alison Lawrence…
Òran Mór, Glasgow
Thu 30 May
£40 / 0141 357 6200
- 18:30
Circa/I Fagiolini: How Like An Angel
- Directed by: Yaron Lifschitz
Six acrobats perform around a historic church, whilst the I Fagiolini ensemble offer choral harmonies from the 11th to the 20th centuries.
St Bartholomew-the-Great, London EC1A
Tue 25 Jun
£20 / 020 7638 8891
- 21:00
Wed 26 Jun
£20 / 020 7638 8891
- 20:00
- 22:00
Thu 27 Jun
£20 / 020 7638 8891
- 21:00
Fri 28 Jun
£20 / 020 7638 8891
- 20:00
- 22:00
Andreas Scholl, Tamar Halperin
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.
The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Thu 29 Aug
Edinburgh: Festival City
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.
Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Tue 27 Aug
£6 / 0131 473 2000
Martin Setchell
The organist performs a classical recital.
Salisbury Cathedral
Wed 19 Jun
£8 / 01722 555120
- 19:30
Virgin Money Fireworks Concert (Ross Theatre)
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…
Ross Theatre Bandstand, Edinburgh
Sun 1 Sep
£27.50 / 0131 473 2000
Bach to Baby: Mother Goose and Other Tales
Ravel's gentle Mother Goose Suite is accompanied by some classic kids' tales – a perfect way to introduce young ones to the classical genre.
All Saints Church, London SE21
Fri 21 Jun
£10 (Children free) / 020 8676 4550
- 16:00 – 17:00
Christ Church, London N5
Tue 11 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 10:30 – 11:30
Fri 28 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 16:00 – 17:00
Hampstead Parish Church, London NW3
Tue 18 Jun
£10 (Children free) / 020 7794 5808
- 10:30 – 11:30
Also on at:
- Holy Trinity Church, London SW19
- Lauderdale House, London N6
- Notting Hill Community Church, London W11
- Pond Square Chapel, London N6
- St Alfege Church, London SE10
- St Barnabas Church, London SE21
- St Gabriels Church, London SW1V
- St John’s Church, London SW6
- St Luke's Church, London SW12
- St Mary Magdalen Church,, London SE1
Fauré Requiem
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…
Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Sat 17 Aug
£12–£42 / 0131 473 2000
Pure Brass
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).
The Hub, Edinburgh
Mon 12 Aug
The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines Scotland Concert Series
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.
Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
Thu 19 Sep
£13 (£11; Season £52 concession £44) / 01383 602302
- 19:30
Thu 17 Oct
£13 (£11; Season £52 concession £44) / 01383 602302
- 19:30
Thu 14 Nov
£13 (£11; Season £52 concession £44) / 01383 602302
- 19:30
Ensemble Les Meslanges
The French early music ensemble plays sacred and secular pieces by Monteverdi, Lassus, Frescobaldi and others.
St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
£14 (Seniors £10; students and unwaged £5) / 0131 668 2019
Part of Sypert Summer Concert Series.
Illuminating Britten
A three day celebration event featuring film screenings, talks, panel discussions and performances by Guildhall School musicians. Curated by John Bridcut.
Barbican Centre, London EC2Y
Fri 8 Nov
Barbican Centre
£95 (£50) / 020 7638 8891
- 10:00
Sat 9 Nov
Barbican Centre
£95 (£50) / 020 7638 8891
- 10:00
Sun 10 Nov
Barbican Centre
£95 (£50) / 020 7638 8891
- 10:00
Lindsay Bryden, Oli Phillips, Elaine Ruby, Miriam Levenson, Finlay Bain, Oxana Shevchenko, Andrea Amat, Shiry Rashkovsky, Valeria Kurbatova, Bradley Travis, Ian Tindale, Anna Fedorova, Louise Alder, Eunsley Park, Michael Foyle, Ariana Kashefi: Ravel…
- 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.
Cadogan Hall, London SW1X
Mon 10 Jun
£10 ( £5) / 020 7730 4500
- 19:30
Bang on a Can All-Stars
Ghosts of the past and present collide through video and sound technology in this evening-long project from the internationally renowned Brooklyn-based Bang on a Can All-Stars, an electric chamber ensemble that brings together some of the world’s most adventurous musical thinkers. The Field Recordings project looks back…
Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Fri 23 Aug
£12–£34 / 0131 473 2000
Calton Consort and Rose Street Ensemble
The choir joins forces with the ever-imaginative Rose Street Ensemble for a performance of Handel's setting of the 110th Psalm.
Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh
Sat 15 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 556 3515
- 19:30
Culross Festival
The Culross Festival has been bringing top UK and Scottish acts to the picturesque setting of Culross for over 20 years. The open-air lawn of Abbey House and the presence of catering facilities lend themselves to a late summer picnic, and previous festivals have included Eddi Reader, Ruby Turner and Capercaillie.
Various venues, Culross
Thu 15 Aug
Times & prices vary / 07974 691366
Fri 16 Aug
Times & prices vary / 07974 691366
Sat 17 Aug
Times & prices vary / 07974 691366
Sun 18 Aug
Times & prices vary / 07974 691366
Junior Conservatoire Student Concert
Young musicians in recital.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow
Sat 1 Jun
Sat 8 Jun
Sat 15 Jun
Perthshire Amber Festival
A ten-day music festival with 250 musicians performing in 25 venues across autumnal Perthshire. The festival, now in its ninth year, utilises venues as diverse as a tiny Ironage Crannog and the magestic Dunkeld Cathedral to present a series of afternoon and evening concerts, open mic, Cabaret Amber, workshops, talks and…
Various venues
Fri 25 Oct
Times & prices vary (free–£25) / 01350 724281
Sat 26 Oct
Times & prices vary (free–£25) / 01350 724281
Sun 27 Oct
Times & prices vary (free–£25) / 01350 724281
Scottish Opera: The Pirates of Penzance
The Pirates of Penzance was written in a hurry so that Gilbert & Sullivan could open it on Broadway and finally taste those sweet, sweet American royalties, but in spite of its mercenary origin it's one of the best-loved operettas ever written, a crazily sparkling farce with a bumbling but patriotic pirate crew, some…
Bristol Hippodrome
Tue 18 Jun
£14.75–£47.50 / 0844 847 2325
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Thu 6 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 01463 234234
- 19:15
Fri 7 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 01463 234234
- 19:15
Sat 8 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 01463 234234
- 14:15
- 19:15
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Tue 28 May
£17.50–£74.50 / 0131 529 6000
Thu 30 May
£17.50–£74.50 / 0131 529 6000
Fri 31 May
£17.50–£74.50 / 0131 529 6000
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back to topBalquhidder Summer Festival
A series of 8 summer classical concerts given by invited professional musicians in beautiful surroundings.
Balquhidder Church, Lochearnhead
Sun 14 Jul
Prices to be confirmed / 01567 820134
- 19:00
Sun 21 Jul
Prices to be confirmed / 01567 820134
- 19:00
Sun 28 Jul
Prices to be confirmed / 01567 820134
- 19:00
Chelsea Opera Group: Verdi - Alzira, Opera in a prologue and 2 acts
Giuseppe Verdi: Alzira - opera in 2 acts (concert performance in Italian with English surtitles) Interval continued Verdi's rarely heard eighth opera was his first for the Teatro San Carlo in Naples, in 1845. Cammarano, the resident poet, based his libretto on a play by Voltaire subtitled Les Américains, set…
Queen Elizabeth Hall, London SE1
Sun 2 Jun
£13–£35 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£50) / 0844 875 0073
- 19:00
Consort Cecilia
The ensemble performs various works for recorder.
National Trust: Mompesson House, Salisbury
Sat 13 Jul
Free, plus admission £5.50, child £2.75, family £13.75 / 01722 335659
- 14:30 – 17:00
Tue 23 Jul
Free, plus admission £5.50, child £2.75, family £13.75 / 01722 335659
- 14:30 – 17:00
Mon 12 Aug
Free, plus admission £5.50, child £2.75, family £13.75 / 01722 335659
- 14:30 – 17:00
Danish String Quartet & Sacconi Quartet: Strauss, Svendsen, Mendelssohn
- Written by: Mendelssohn
The ensemble performs Svendsen's Octet, Strauss's Sextet from Capriccio and Mendelssohn's Octet In E Flat.
National Trust: Bath Assembly Rooms
Wed 29 May
£10–£28 / 01225 463362
- 19:00






