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Gustavo Dudamel and The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela to play at The Big Concert

Gustavo Dudamel and The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela to play at The Big Concert

30 May 2012

There’s a reason it’s called The Big Concert. On 21 June, this midsummer night promises to be a musical spectacular when the incredible Gustavo Dudamel will take to the stage against the dramatic backdrop of Stirling Castle, joined by The Simón…

Scottish Opera celebrates 50th anniversary

Scottish Opera celebrates 50th anniversary

Five facts about the company

25 May 2012

Over its 50 years of existence, Scottish Opera has staged 223 new productions. Their furthest fl ung performance took place in Reykjavik, Iceland, in 1970 – a four-night run of The Turn of the Screw directed by Anthony Besch. Among the famous faces who…

Tim Hecker / Wounded Knee / Matthew Collings, Pilrig, St Paul's Church, Edinburgh, Sat 19 May 2012

Tim Hecker / Wounded Knee / Matthew Collings

Pilrig St Paul's Church, Edinburgh - Sat 19 May 2012

(5 stars)23 May 2012

Anyone au fait with Sacred Music, BBC 4's two-series trawl through the history of choral worship, from plainchant to polyphony and beyond, will be as versed in the integral relationship between music and church architecture as they are with presenter…

Cottier Chamber Project set for West End Festival 2012

Cottier Chamber Project set for West End Festival 2012

Hebrides Ensemble, Scottish Ensemble and Red Note also on bill

22 May 2012

Classical music always has a strong presence at Glasgow’s West End Festival these days, but this year is extraordinary. Not only does the Cottier Chamber Project make a big-style return visit with small-scale music, but no less than nine choirs form…

SE Inversion – Travelling against time

SE Inversion – Travelling against time

The Scottish Ensembles latest show starts with 1960s modern classical music and works back to Bach

27 Mar 2012

Moving back in time is something more usually found in the world of science fiction than classical music performances. Putting its audience into a time machine where the concert hall takes on the role of tardis for the night, the Scottish Ensemble…

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Popular events

Glasgow Phoenix Choir Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
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The venerable choir's Diamond jubilee celebrations roll on, with this choral recital.
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16 Jun 7.30pm Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Cappella Nova 30th Anniversary Concert
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The vocal ensemble celebrate their 30th anniversary with a selection of choral music including some 'best bits' by Robert Carver, James MacMillan, John Tavener, Hildegard of Bingen and Arvo Part as well as live art, created by Maria Rud, projected onto a screen above the singers.
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31 May 7.30pm Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh
Porgy & Bess
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Cape Town Opera return with Gershwin's popular opera, featuring 'Summertime', 'I Got Plenty of Nuttin'' and 'It Ain't Necessarily So'.
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15 Jun–16 Jun Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2pm & 7.30pm Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Scottish Opera: Tosca
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The return of Anthony Besch's celebrated production of Puccini's merry tale of political oppression, betrayal, torture, murder and suicide. Susannah Glanville (star of Opera North's highly-praised 2009 production) takes the title role, with Robert Poulton as Scarpia and José Ferrero as Cavaradossi.
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23 May–2 Jun Wed–Sat 7.15pm Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
7 Jun–9 Jun Thu & Sat 7.30pm His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Natalie Clein, Alexander Sitkovetsky, Krzysztof Chorzelski
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The trio performs Mozart's Duo For Violin And Viola In G, Kodaly's Sonata For Solo Cello, Bach's Cello Suite No 3 In C and Beethoven's String Trio In G.
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14 Jun Jun 14, 8pm Turner Sims Concert Hall, Southampton University, Southampton
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Popular places

All Saints Church
The Drive, Eaton Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3PB
King's Hall
Armstrong Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7RU
Jacqueline Du Pre Music Building, St Hilda's College
Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DY
Peel Hall, Peel Building, Peel Park Campus, University Of Salford
The Crescent, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4WU
Assembly Rooms, Royal Pump Rooms
The Parade, Leamington Spa, CV32 4AA
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