Morning events, Music, Classical

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.

A three day celebration event featuring film screenings, talks, panel discussions and performances by Guildhall School musicians. Curated by John Bridcut.

• Written by: Bach

The ensemble performs various works by Bach.

The medieval music ensemble will be icumen on strong throughout each day of the Traquair Medieval Fayre. (Ticket price represents admission to the Fayre.)

SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER Weekend events from 10am The Pill. Rebellion. Experimentation. Protest. Civil Rights. This weekend we look at the Vietnam protests, pop art, social change, the anti-nuclear movement, civil rights, the Profumo affair, Skiffle, the Beatles and maverick composers including Frank Zappa, Stockhausen…

SATURDAY 26 – SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER Weekend events from 10am The Pill. Rebellion. Experimentation. Protest. Civil Rights. This weekend we look at the Vietnam protests, pop art, social change, the anti-nuclear movement, civil rights, the Profumo affair, Skiffle, the Beatles and maverick composers including Frank…

• Written by: Chopin

The two pianists perform Mozart's Piano Sonata No 3 In B Flat, Chopin's Fantaisie In F Minor, Schubert's Allegretto from Divertissement A La Hongroise and Brahms's Two Hungarian Dances.

Two titans of the piano repertoire are performed by the formidable Swiss pianist Andreas Haefliger, whose combination of luxuriant richness and steely control in his impeccable playing have earnt him worldwide acclaim. Although his earlier works had been conceived for the wooden fortepiano, Beethoven needed the modern…

• Written by: Bach

• Written by: Janacek

The tenor and his piano accompanist performs Janacek's The Diary Of One Who Disappeared.

A solo performance by the vocalist.

Widely celebrated as one of the world’s preeminent contemporary music ensembles, the Arditti Quartet is famed for its spellbinding performances that combine authority and passion. Yet its players are also respected for their perceptive readings of classic repertoire, including Janáček’s First String Quartet, whose…

The soprano performs various works.

• Directed by: Iain Ledingham (dir)
• Written by: JS Bach

A performance of Bach's Ich Ruf Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ, Der Friede Sei Mit Dir and his Meine Seel Erhebt Den Herren.

• Directed by: Masaaki Suzuki (dir)
• Written by: JS Bach

A performance of Bach's Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin? and his Jesu, Nun Sei Gepreiset.

Johann Sebastian Bach: St Matthew Passion .: (complete, performed in English) The Bach Choir's annual tradition of performing Bach's St Matthew Passion in English dates back to 1930. Today's audiences continue to appreciate the relevance and immediacy of the performances. Joining The Bach Choir is a ripieno choir…

Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude in C minor for lute, BWV.999 Johann Sebastian Bach: Fugue in G minor for lute, BWV.1000 Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude, Fugue & Allegro in E flat for lute, BWV.998 Interval Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita in C minor for lute, BWV.997 As with all his works for solo…

Johann Sebastian Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier Book II, Part 1, BWV.870-881 The first book of Well Tempered Clavier was an extraordinary achievement - 24 preludes and fugues written in every major and minor key. But the second book exceeds even the first in its scale and variety. In this unique event, harpsichord…

• Directed by: Edward Gardner (cond)
• Written by: Wagner

Edward Gardner conducts the Overture to Wagner's Faust, Wesendonck-Lieder and Tristan And Isolde, Prelude, Webern's Passacaglia, Berg's Seven Early Songs and Strauss's Death And Transfiguration. With soprano Christine Brewer.

• Directed by: Martyn Brabbins (cond)
• Written by: Thea Musgrave

Martyn Brabbins conducts various works by Thea Musgrave. With horn player Martin Owen and soprano Lisa Milne.

Eloquence and elegance characterise Argentinian-born mezzo soprano Bernarda Fink’s raptuorously received recitals. Acclaimed both for her golden-toned voice and for her subtle characterisations, Fink offers vivid, deeply expressive song performances. With her regular recital partner, US-born pianist Anthony Spiri, she…

In the classical music equivalent of a parent & baby screening, the SCO plays a short concert of much-loved classics in a baby-friendly environment; nobody will raise an eyebrow if your little one provides vocal encouragement.