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Edinburgh International Festival 2009
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Edinburgh's annual cultural extravaganza returns for another exciting year of dance, opera and theatre.
14 Aug 2009–6 Sep 2009 (Times vary) Various Venues, Edinburgh
Edinburgh International Festival 2008
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Edinburgh's annual cultural extravaganza returns for another exciting year of dance, opera and theatre. Under the direction of Jonathan Mills, this year's programme includes world premieres of Matthew Bourne's' Dorian Gray' by New Adventures dance company, Heiner Goebbels' new work with The Hilliard Ensemble, 'I went to the house but did not enter', Scottish Opera's new production of Smetana's 'The Two Widows' and exciting recitals by the London Symphony Orchestra and the Mariinsky Opera…
8 Aug–31 Aug (Times vary) Various Venues, Edinburgh
The Acoustic Affair: International Guitar Night
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Brian Gore is joined by three of the world's foremost acoustic guitarists for an evening of instrumental guitar work. 'Part of the Merchant City Festival'.
28 Sep 8.00 City Halls, Glasgow
Budapest Festival Orchestra
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The brilliant Hungarian orchestra performs pieces by Liszt, Brahms, Dvorak,, Bartok, Sarasate and more with two distinct programmes each night. 'Part of the Edinburgh International Festival'.
23 Aug, 25 Aug 8.00 Usher Hall, Edinburgh
BBC Proms In The Park
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Pack your picnic and prepare for an unforgettable evening as the Last Night of the Proms is celebrated north of the border in true Scottish style. An international line-up of musical stars will be joining the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, performing an uplifting programme to end the Proms season in fine style. Please note: the event is now fully booked, but there will be a limited number of tickets available from the box office on the night.
13 Sep 8.00 Glasgow Green, Glasgow
RSNO Kelvingrove Concerts
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Grand works in a grand venue: the RSNO present Gabrieli's 'Sonata Pian'e Forte', Vaughan Williams' 'Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis' and Brahms' 'Symphony No 4' conducted by David Danzmayr.
22 Aug–23 Aug 8.00 Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Jerusalem Quartet
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Chamber music by Haydn, Smetana and Brahms. 'Part of the Edinburgh International Festival'.
29 Aug 11.00am Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Mr McFall's Chamber
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Celebrating the all too short life of maverick musician Martyn Bennett, Robert McFall and string-playing colleagues play music that crosses classical, traditional and jazz genres. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
26 Aug–27 Aug 8.30 The Spiegel Garden, Edinburgh
Prom Praise
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Capturing something of the spirit of the world famous Last Night of the Proms, 'Prom Praise' is a blend of sacred and concert music presented by the All Souls Orchestra under the direction of Principal Conductor Noel Tredinnick.
23 Aug, 23 Aug 7.30 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Aberdeen Winter Festival Christmas Carols Concert
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Sing along to your favourite carols.
20 Dec 4.00–6.00 David Welch Winter Gardens, Aberdeen
Festival of British Youth Orchestras
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The Festival of British Youth Orchestras showcases youth orchestras and ensembles from across the UK with occasional international guests.
9 Aug–31 Aug (Times vary) Central Hall, Edinburgh
9 Aug–31 Aug (Times vary) RSAMD, Glasgow
La Bohème
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Ellen Kent Opera International present Puccini's tear-jerking love story.
19 Sep 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Kelvingrove Sunday Organ Recitals
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Sunday promenade concerts with different organists.
Sundays 3.00–3.45 Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Gaelic Society of Inverness: Teachd-An-Tir Nan Gaidheal
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A special concert of music, song and poetry performed by a varied and talented line-up of artists. Performers include: Arthur Cormack, Kirstenn MacDonald, james Graham, Jenna Cumming and Dr Angus MacDonald.
22 Aug 7.30 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
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A one-off rendition of Rachmaninov's 'Piano Concerto No 2' and Thea Musgrave's 'Rainbow' by pianist Stephen Hough and conductor Stéphane Denève.
4 Sep 12.45 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
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A chorus assembled by Scottish Opera, comprising soprano Susan Gritton, mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill, tenor Tim Robinson and bass Neal Davies, joins the orchestra for Janacek's 'Taras Bulba' and Beethoven's 'Ah! Perfido' and 'Symphony No 9 Choral'. Conducted by Ilan Volkov. Pre-concert talk at 6.45pm and post-concert coda of a vocal recital by Neal Davies.
25 Sep 7.30 City Halls, Glasgow
Is that a Cello?
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Richard and Vivien Jones of The Galloway Consort present a family-friendly lecture-recital with illustrations on the music and instruments of the Renaissance.
23 Aug 3.00 The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
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Free lunchtime organ recitals every day by different organists.
1 Aug–31 Aug, not Sundays 1.00 Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
The Edinburgh Quartet and The Alba String Quartet
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The Edinburgh Quartet and The Alba String Quartet present an evening with Mendelssohn. 'Part of Classic Music Live! Falkirk'.
12 Sep 7.30 Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk
The Band Of Her Majesty's Royal Marines
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A musical extravaganza featuring an array of classics and traditional military music. Proceeds will go to Seafarers UK.
17 Sep 7.30 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Caledon - Always To Be Here
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Rousing tunes from the be-kilted trio of tenors.
18 Sep 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
20 Sep 7.30 Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk
25 Sep 7.30 Motherwell Concert Hall, Motherwell
28 Sep 8.00 Macrobert, Stirling
Caledon: Scotland's Three Tenors
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Rousing tunes from the be-kilted trio.
6 Sep 7.30 City Halls, Glasgow
12 Sep 7.30 Queen's Hall, Dunoon
25 Sep 7.30 Motherwell Theatre, Motherwell
In Search of Chopin
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A celebration of Chopin's visit to Scotland in 1948 by pianist Robyn Carmichael.
12 Sep 7.30 City Halls, Glasgow
Inverness Chamber Music Society: Aisling Agnew and Matthew McAllister
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Flautist Aisling Agnew and classical guitarist Matthew McAllister perform Bach's 'Sonata in E Minor', Villa-Lobos' 'Bachianas Brasilierias No 5' and Piazzolla's 'Histoire du Tango'.
17 Sep 8.00 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Mozart with Masterpieces II
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Visual and aural stimulation as the Brodowski Quartet with Ellen Deverall perform Mozart's 'Clarinet Quintet and Quartet in d K421'. Tickets available on the door or in advance from Royal Over-Seas League, Over-Seas House, 100 Princes Street, Edinburgh, 0131 225 1501.
22 Aug 7.00–8.00 National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
Organ Recital: David Hamilton
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Glasgow organist David Hamilton plays Messiaen's 'La Nativité' and 'Dyptique' and Alain's 'Suite'.
23 Aug 3.30 Barclay Church, Edinburgh
Seeds, Reeds and Tales of the Unexpected
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Storytelling from Carol Ann Duffy mixes with wind music by John Sampson in the beautiful surroundings of the Botanics. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
18 Aug–25 Aug 12.00 Royal Botanic Garden (Lecture Theatre), Edinburgh
The Rhodes Piano Trio
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This youthful trio will perform works by Mozart, Dvorak and Beethoven. 'Part of Classic Music Live! Falkirk'.
6 Feb Fri 7.30 Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk
Autumn Charity Orchestral Concert
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The Falkirk Tryst Orchestra will perform light classical pieces, in aid of the Stirling Neo-natal unit.
19 Sep 7.30 Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk
Bands Showcase
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Local bands take to the stage, with a performance form Coro il Baluardo (an Italian choir) at 3pm.
24 Aug 12.00–5.00 Fisherrow Links, Musselburgh
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
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Chief conductor Ilan Volkov leads the orchestra in Elliott Carter's 'Three Illusions for Orchestra' and Beethoven's 'Scena and Aria' and 'Symphony No. 9 Choral'.
26 Sep 7.30 Music Hall, Aberdeen
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
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Sibelius' 'Tapliola: Symphonic Poem', Mozart's 'Violin Concerto No 3 in G major' and Dvorak's 'Symphony No 7' with violinist Jennifer Pike and conductor Arild Remmereit.
10 Sep 8.00 St Mary's Parish Church, Haddington
Camerata Ritmata
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Unique new cross-genre quartet featuring award-winning classical guitar virtuoso Simon Thacker and vocals from special guest Daisy Chute (All Angels).
23 Aug 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Djordje Gajic
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Award-winning Yugoslavian accordionist performs a varied programme.'Part of Classic Music Live! Falkirk'.
14 Nov 7.30 Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk
The Mozart Question
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An extended monologue about a virtuoso violinist written by former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo. With no colourful sets, costumes or songs it pays heed to listen to the age range advice. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–25 Aug 12.15 Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh
Poetry, Music and Plants
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Poet Carol Ann Duffy and medieval musician John Sampson work together to create a show for children and adults alike. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–25 Aug 12.00 Royal Botanic Garden (Lecture Theatre), Edinburgh
Sax-Ecosse
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An eclectic mix of classical and jazz saxophone by Scotland's award-winning saxophone quartet.
22 Aug 8.30 An Tobar, Isle of Mull
The Scottish Ensemble: Red
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Young trumpeter Alison Balsom, and Perthshire-born pianist, Alasdair Beatson make their debuts with the Ensemble, with a performance of Shostakovich's 'Concerto No 1 in C minor'. The programme will also include works by Albinoni and Corelli.
1 Oct 7.30 Perth Concert Hall, Perth
5 Oct 8.00 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Soloists from the Budapest Festival Orchestra
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Soloists from the brilliant Hungarian orchestra. 'Part of the Edinburgh International Festival'.
24 Aug 2.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
St Giles' at Six: Scottish Brass
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A 'Brass Bonanza' from the trumpet and trombone wielding group with a selection of music from Bach to Ellington.
24 Aug 6.00 St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
Borders Festival of Brass Concert
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Join St. Ronan's Silver Band, St. Ronan's Future Band and guests, as part of the 9th Borders Festival of Brass.
20 Sep 7.30–10.00 Memorial Hall, Innerleithen
Brass Quintet from RSAMD
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The quintet will perform a wide range of traditional and contemporary music. 'Part of Classic Music Live! Falkirk'.
10 Oct 12.30 Falkirk Old & St Modan's, Falkirk
10 Oct 7.30 Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk
Carmen
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Ellen Kent presents Bizet's classic operatic tale, in which two men are bewitched and destroyed by a dangerously sensual gypsy woman.
20 Sep 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Children's Carols at Crathes Castle
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A carol concert especially for children - be prepared to join in and sing along! Ages 5-12; children must be accompanied.
12 Dec 7.00 Crathes Castle, Banchory
Classic Music Live! Falkirk
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A series of evening and lunchtime classical concerts with top notch UK and international performers.
Fridays (from 12 Sep) (Times vary) Various Venues, Falkirk
Dunfermline Strathspey And Reel Society Fiddlers' Rally
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Take your seat for an exciting evening of traditional Scottish music and experience the sound of massed fiddles in full flight. Guest singer Bruce Davies will feature, under the baton of Ron Smith.
30 Aug 7.00 Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
Edinburgh Quartet
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The quartet perform pieces by Schubert, Ravel and Mendelssohn.
6 Sep 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
An Evening of Chamber Music
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New work by Rory Boyle as well as the music of Eddie McGuire and others, played by flautist Amy Morris, mezzo-soprano Katharine Goeldner and pianist Michael Heaston. Tickets available at the door.
28 Aug 7.30 RSAMD, Glasgow
Fiona Shirra
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Celtic harpist and singer Shirra will perform an acoustic blend of traditional and modern Celtic, jazz and blues.
19 Sep 7.30 The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
Harp Recital
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Medieval music performed on a harp with silver and gold strings.
9 Sep 12.45 St Andrew's Cathedral, Inverness
Jazz Quintet with Dick Lee
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A mix of traditional and contemporary jazz from Dick Lee and his dashing Quintet.'Part of Classic Music Live! Falkirk'.
16 Jan 7.30 Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk
Katie Stillman, Violin & Victoria Simonsen, Cello
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Katie Stillman is joined by the prize-winning young cellist Victoria Simonsen for a programme of duets and solo works.
30 Oct 7.30 Mellerstain House, Kelso
Robin Hut
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Recital and concerto soloist, chamber musician, orchestral pianist and composer, Robin Hut, will perform a varied programme.
30 Aug 7.30 Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Peebles
Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Classic Bites
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Stéphane Denève directs and David Danzmayer conducts a taster session of the RSNO's forthcoming season.
27 Sep 6.00 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Sax Ecosse Quartet
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Recent recipients of an Enterprise Music Scotland residency present works by Gershwin, Handel, Debussy and Dubois. 'Part of Classic Music Live! Falkirk'.
13 Mar 7.30 Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk
The Scottish Ensemble: Red
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Young trumpeter Alison Balsom, and Perthshire-born pianist, Alasdair Beatson make their debuts with the Ensemble, with a performance of Shostakovich's 'Concerto No 1 in C minor'. The programme will also include works by Albinoni and Corelli.
2 Oct 7.30 Marryat Hall, Dundee
Summer 2008 Organ Recitals
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From classical favourites to dance-hall crackers, these Tuesday evening concerts will showcase the variety of sounds that the concert organ can produce.
26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep 7.15 Caird Hall, Dundee
Summer Organ Concert - Diapasons and Flutes Galore!
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Organist Stuart Muir is joined by flautist Kathryn Welch in a programme of classical music for flute and organ.
23 Sep 7.15 Caird Hall, Dundee
Summer Organ Concert - Haste Ye Back
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Local musician Gordon Stewart will perform a varied programme of concert organ pieces.
9 Sep 7.15 Caird Hall, Dundee
Urban Opera
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Urban Opera perform an entirely dance based performance about contemporary Glasgow. The crew will be recruiting home-grown vocalists, beatboxers, b-boys and b-girls for a free pre-show workshop. Pre-book online.
23 Aug 11.00am & 7.30 Tolbooth, Stirling
Band of H M Royal Marines Scotland - Concert Season
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Ever-popular music season returns with a full spectrum of music ranging from popular classics from the big band era to challenging contemporary works.
4 Sep, 9 Oct, 13 Nov, 22 Jan, 12 Feb, 5 Mar 7.30 Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
Edinburgh Telephone Choir: Christmas Carol Concert
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Popular Christmas music from the Edinburgh Telephone Choir.
17 Dec The Braid Centre, Edinburgh
Greenbank Recitals: Alan Mathew
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Part of a regular series of recitals on the organ, with tea and coffee served afterwards.
4 Oct 1.00 Greenbank Parish Church, Clarkston
Greenbank Recitals: Composite Recital
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The regular organ recital series branches out for a lunchtime concert on organ, piano and voice.
18 Oct 1.00 Greenbank Parish Church, Clarkston
Greenbank Recitals: Ian Robertson
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Part of a regular series of recitals on the organ, with tea and coffee served afterwards.
1 Nov 1.00 Greenbank Parish Church, Clarkston
Greenbank Recitals: John Burnett
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Part of a regular series of recitals on the organ, with tea and coffee served afterwards.
20 Sep 1.00 Greenbank Parish Church, Clarkston
Greenbank Recitals: Jonathan Buchan
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Part of a regular series of recitals on the organ, with tea and coffee served afterwards.
13 Dec 1.00 Greenbank Parish Church, Clarkston
Greenbank Recitals: Peter Howard
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Part of a regular series of recitals on the organ, with tea and coffee served afterwards.
15 Nov 1.00 Greenbank Parish Church, Clarkston
Greenbank Recitals: Steve Birch
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Part of a regular series of recitals on the organ, with tea and coffee served afterwards.
6 Sep 1.00 Greenbank Parish Church, Clarkston
Greenbank Recitals: Tomasz Pawlik
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Part of a regular series of recitals on the organ, with tea and coffee served afterwards.
29 Nov 1.00 Greenbank Parish Church, Clarkston
Lanark Accordion and Fiddle Club Charity Concert
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A concert in aid of Erskine Hospital for disabled ex servicemen and The Ghurka Welfare trust. The Iain McPhail Scottish Dance Band will be supported by local Scottish Bands.
5 Sep 7.30 Lanark Memorial Hall, Lanark
Live Music in the Bandstand: The Bearsden Fiddlers
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Open air performance of classical music, marches and hymns.
31 Aug 2.00–4.00 Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
Matt Sharp and Viv Mclean
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A programme from the romantic and modern repertoire from pianist, McLean, and baritone, Sharp.
25 Sep 7.30 Mellerstain House, Kelso
Michael McGoldrick, John Doyle and John Joe Kelly
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Traditional Irish flute music from maestro McGoldrick, guitarist Doyle and bodhran player John Joe Kelly.
25 Sep 8.00 Tolbooth, Stirling
27 Sep 7.30 Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
28 Sep 8.00 The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
The Organists Entertain
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Organ duets, audience requests and more from Reid Memorial's resident organist Jeremy Cull and Morley Whitehead from Morningside Parish Church.
20 Sep 7.30 Reid Memorial Church, Edinburgh
Peter Morrison and Family
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A mix of Broadway hits, opera classics and of course a wee ceilidh from Peter Morrison, his daughter Jackie, son Richard and daughter-in-law Hannah at their family music night.
29 Aug 7.30 Perth Theatre, Perth
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
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RSNO Assistant Conductor David Danzmayr leads the Orchestra in a programme of Weber, Beethoven and Brahms.
19 Sep 8.00 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Schubert in Depth: Schubert and Scotland
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An exploration of the life and works of Schubert, with words and music from Svend Brown.
17 Sep, 24 Sep 1.30 Perth Concert Hall, Perth
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
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Conductor Aleksandar Markovic and the orchestra bring Haydn ('Symphony No 96 'Miracle''), Mozart ('Clarinet Concerto') and Beethoven ('Symphony No 8') to central Scotland. With solo clarinettist Maximiliano Martin also joining the visiting party.
3 Sep 7.30 Motherwell Concert Hall, Motherwell
4 Sep 7.30 FTH Cinema, Falkirk
5 Sep 7.30 Paisley Town Hall, Paisley
6 Sep 7.30 Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
The Scottish Ensemble: Highlands and Islands Tour 2008
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The highly acclaimed quartet return with a performance of Bach's 'Double Violin Concerto in D Minor', Shostakovich's 'Two Pieces for String Octet, Op 11', Horne's 'Double Violin Concerto' and Mendelssohn's 'String Symphony No 9 in C Minor'.
4 Sep 8.00 Ballachulish Village Hall, Ballachulish
5 Sep 8.30 Tobermory Church, Tobermory
6 Sep 8.00 Dornoch Cathedral, Easter Ross
7 Sep 3.00 Strathpeffer Pavilion, Strathpeffer
The Scottish Ensemble: Red
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Young trumpeter Alison Balsom, and Perthshire-born pianist, Alasdair Beatson make their debuts with the Ensemble, with a performance of Shostakovich's 'Concerto No 1 in C minor'. The programme will also include works by Albinoni and Corelli.
6 Oct 7.30 Queen's Cross Church, Aberdeen
Simon Nieminski
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Simon Nieminski plays dances for organ, which include music by Tchaikovsky, Heiller and Hampton.
16 Sep 8.00 St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral, Edinburgh
Simon Thacker Classical Guitar
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A performance by one of Britain's finest, young classical guitarists.
19 Sep 7.30 Kellie Castle, Fife
St Giles' at Six: Veronica Henderson and Katharine Durran
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The cello and piano perform JS Bach's 'Sonata in G BWV 1027', Schumann's 'Fantasiestücke Op 73' and Janácek's 'A Tale'.
31 Aug 6.00 St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
Sunday Morning Music
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Wake up to the sounds of Flutes en Route, a vibrant young flute quartet from Glasgow, as part of the museum's regular monthly series.
31 Aug, 28 Sep 11.00am National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
The Aquarelle Guitar Quintet
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Classical guitar music from winners of a Tunnel Trust for Young Musicians Award, The Aquarelle Guitar Quintet. 'Part of Classic Music Live! Falkirk'.
24 Oct 7.30 Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk
The Salon Trio
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Violinist, cellist and pianist perform a varied programme of works from Burns to the Merry Widows.'Part of Classic Music Live! Falkirk'.
20 Feb 12.30 Falkirk Old & St Modan's, Falkirk

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