Jonathan Dove’s new opera Uprising may prove a transformative experience for some

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Jonathan Dove, Uprising: Soloists, RSNO Youth Chorus, RSNO Chorus Academy, RSNO Changed Voices, Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Ellie Slorach (conductor). Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 28.3.2025. (SRT)

Ellie Slorach conducts Ffion Edwards (Lola) and the RSNO in Uprising in Glasgow © Katie Kean

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

United KingdomUnited 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

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

United KingdomUnited 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)

James Baillieu © David Ruano

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