Edinburgh News: music
New Edinburgh Festival Celebrates Robert Burns "And Beyond"
Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning (Friday, 7th December) for a new six-day Edinburgh festival celebrating Scotland’s national bard Robert Burns.
Royal Scottish National Orchestra : Anne-Sophie Mutter in Concert, Usher Hall, Review
This was an interesting concert because of the contrast between the two works played.
Complete cycle of Debussy’s solo piano works to be performed by James Willshire at St. Cecilia’s
Acclaimed interpreter of 20th century repertoire, British pianist James Willshire marks the 100th anniversary of Claude Debussy’s death with the curation of a two-day Debussy Festival.
Royal Scottish National Orchestra : Søndergård's Guide to the Orchestra, Usher Hall, Review
Microphone in hand, Thomas Søndergård introduced an extraordinary successful concert to celebrate Scotland's Year of Young People.
The Reid Consort: Music for Remembrance, St Vincent’s, Review
The Reid Consort, founded in 2016 by Cole Bendall, has serious intent for dedicated musicians. No more so than his sixteen singers for an a cappella concert entitled Music for Remembrance.
Royal Scottish National Orchestra : Søndergård Conducts Poulenc's Gloria, Usher Hall, Review
On the eve the one hundredth Remembrance Day weekend, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra paid its tribute of the dead of ghastly wars.
Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Chan Conducts Rachmaninov, Usher Hall, Review
With this concert Elim Chan began her reign as the RSNO's Principal Guest Conductor, succeeding Thomas Søndergård now prompted to the top job, Music Director.
Francesca Hegyi Appointed New Executive Director of Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival has announced the appointment of Francesca Hegyi OBE as the incoming Executive Director.
Vienna Tonkunstler Orchestra with Angela Hewitt, Usher Hall, Review
Last night’s concert, as part of the Sunday Classics series at the Usher Hall, was with the acclaimed Vienna Tonkunstler Orchestra.
Swiss Ambassador’s Award Concert, Orion String Trio, Balmoral Hotel, Review
Winners of this year's Swiss Ambassador's Award, Orion String Trio, are given a week-long tour of five concerts accompanied by the Ambassador of Switzerland, His Excellency Mr Alexandre Fasel.
Royal Scottish National Orchestra : Søndergård Conducts Shéhérazade, Usher Hall, Review
The few words from the Orchestra's Music Director at the start of the concert were again most welcome.