Edinburgh – Seen and Heard International

Emelyanychev and the SCO summon up the dynamism and energy to hold a programme of extremes together

02/02/202501/02/2025 by Simon Thompson

United Kingdom MacMillan, Widmann, Adams: Sergei Nakariakov (trumpet), Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Maxim Emelyanychev (conductor). Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 30.1.2025. (SRT)

Sergei Nakariakov (trumpet) © Thierry Cohen

Germany’s National Orchestra bring colour and musical virtuosity to a wintry Edinburgh

23/01/202522/01/2025 by Gregor Tassie

United Kingdom Britten, Gershwin, Holst: Wayne Marshall (soloist, conductor), German National Orchestra, German-British Choir Academy. Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 19.1.2025. (GT)

German National Orchestra perform at the Usher Hall under conductor Wayne Marshall © Greg Macvean

Even though the festive season is past, Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker still tastes as sweet

09/01/2025 by Simon Thompson

United Kingdom Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker: Dancers of Scottish Ballet, Scottish Ballet Orchestra / Daniel Parkinson (conductor). Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 8.1.2025. (SRT)

Scottish Opera’s *The Nutcracker* (Spanish Dance) © Andy Ross

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra Chorus are an indispensable part of Edinburgh’s Christmas celebrations

05/01/202519/12/2024 by Jim Pritchard

United Kingdom Christmas music from Schütz, Praetorius, MacMillan and other composers: Kana Kawashima (violin), Scottish Chamber Orchestra Chorus / Gregory Batsleer (conductor). Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh, 18.12.2024. (SRT)

Scottish Chamber Orchestra Chorus (with Chorus director Gregory Batsleer) © Christopher Bowen

A fascinating Edinburgh programme from Musica Gloria., both engaging and educational

25/11/2024 by Colin Clarke

United Kingdom O Haupt! – Music by Telemann, J. S. Bach, Janitsch and C. P. E. Bach: Musica Gloria. The New Town Church, Edinburgh, 23.11.2024. (CC)

Elise Dupont (violin), Beniamino Paganini (harpsichord), Lena Rademann (viola) and Nele Vertommen (Baroque oboe)

Rossini’s Petite Messe solennelle in Edinburgh was given a good, if anonymous, performance

25/08/2024 by Simon Thompson

United Kingdom Edinburgh International Festival 2024 [15] – Rossini’s Petite Messe solennelle: Catriona Hewitson, Holly Teague, Holly Brown (sopranos), Georgia Mae Ellis, Kelsey Lauritano, Hannah Bennett (altos), Liam McNally, Euan McDonald, Ferdinand Keller (tenors), Smelo Mahlangu, Jonathan Eyers, George Robarts (basses), James Baillieu and Mark Austin (pianos), Sofia Ros González (accordion). Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 24.8.2024. (SRT)

Modernist masters from the RSNO and the Latin American warmth of the São Paulo musicians in Edinburgh

24/08/2024 by Gregor Tassie

United Kingdom Edinburgh International Festival 2024 [14]: Usher Hall, Edinburgh. 18 & 19.8.2024. (GT)

Elim Chan conducts the Royal Scottish National Orchestra © Andrew Perry

Irish Baroque Orchestra’s delightful potpourri and Midori’s Romantic recital in Edinburgh

23/08/2024 by Simon Thompson

United Kingdom Edinburgh International Festival 2024 [13]: Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan (director & harpsichord, 22.8); Midori (violin), Özgür Aydin (piano, 23.8). Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 22 & 23.8.2024. (SRT)

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