Music

Live Music in Edinburgh

Richard Strauss’ Duet-Concertino for Clarinet and Bassoon and string orchestra (in three movements) was the…
The expectation was for a concert of Beethoven and Mozart; an overture, a concerto and a symphony. And that's…
This touring production of Dreamcoats and Petticoats at Edinburgh's Playhouse rolls back the years - 50 years…
It is always a pleasure to be invited to a Hans Gál Society concert and discover more of his music.
Beethoven’s Grand Mass Missi Solemnis is considered to be one of the greatest pieces of music ever written.…
John Henry Newman was a Church of England priest who in 1845 converted to Roman Catholicism. For the last…
Sonsie Music’s adaptation of A Moose in the Hoose adds up to some finely tuned children’s storytelling.
A near capacity Usher Hall audience (stalls and grand circle) enjoyed enthusiastic performances of songs sung…
It was in August 1911 that King George V commanded that the Edinburgh Choral Union be  henceforth styled…
This was an evening of French music and the full house included our bejewelled Lord Provost and his entourage.
The dignified and grandfatherly presence of Neeme Järvi was at once welcomed in the applause for him as he…
‘home is where we start from’ observes the child psychologist Donald Woods Winnicott, and it was on her own…
This week the Traverse is hosting its fifth dance festival, showcasing five dance companies, on five…
Northern Ballet Theatre's reputation has grown immeasurably since David Nixon took over as Artistic Director…
Nothing is black or white in this powerful play from Brooklyn based Smoke and Mirrors Collaborative.
The concept of a house concert was a new one to me but a check on the web site house-concerts-42.posterous.…
Robin Ticciati, the Principal Conductor of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, chose an eclectic programme for…
Today, people can be famous for being famous; legends in their lunchtime.
The Opening Concert set a very high standard with a particularly impressive Haydn’s The Creation.
Way back in time Portugal was at war with Spain and this created a problem for the King of Portugal. His son'…