Category Music

REVIEW: Dvořák ‘New World’ Symphony

Reading Time: 2 minutesAs ever when seeing this iteration of the ‘International’ Scottish Chamber Orchestra, from the first note to the last, these players are flawless. They have shown time and again this season just how talented a group they are, and they close the season in the same fashion, while tackling some challenging compositions.

REVIEW: A’Chiad Litir/The First Letter

Reading Time: 2 minutesA compelling and strikingly original celebration of queer Scottish history told through traditional music and poetry ‘Sometimes in the world of traditional music and ancient languages, queerness can feel like an afterthought’ is what traditional folk singer…

REVIEW: Uptown Girl

Reading Time: 3 minutesAfter what was an evening of overall mixed emotions regarding this act, Uptown Girl: The Billy Joel Collection has definitely left an impression, for good or ill. Taking this performance to The Beacon stage, this group of musicians took the audience through the artist’s greatest hits.

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Josie Duncan

Reading Time: 3 minutesA’ Chiad Litir (The First Letter), celebrates  the life of 16th-century poet and ‘Scottish Sappho’ Marie Maitland, through new music and song presented by folk singer, songwriter, and composer Josie Duncan and a specially formed band. A’ Chiad Litir (The First Letter) takes place on Monday,…