(’hristian praise lrom this choir. which tirst came together in 1985 to sitig the I’m/ms .‘l/il'r’ songs.
I RSNO Scottish Power Proms: Lord of the Rings Symphony Royal ('oncert Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Sire-ct. 353 8000. 7. 30pm. £5 £35. 12xperience the magic ol Howard Shore’s awesome ()scar-w inning score that accompanied the hobbits on their epic journey to Mordor and back. l‘eaturing large—scale projections ol artwork lrotn the lll()\‘le. litige orchestra. instrumental and \ocal soloists and the RSNU (horns and Junior ('hortis.
Edinburgh
3%: Scottish Opera: Don Giovanni liestiyal 'l‘heatre. l3 2‘) Nicolsolt Street. 52‘) ()000. 7.15pm. £12 £55. See Thu 22.
I Faculty of Advocates Choir: Dido and Aeneas St ('eeilia's llall. Niddry Street. mm 201‘). 7.30pm. £15 (£10); lamin ticket £45).'1'he l‘actilty ('hoir perlorin songs lrom llenry l’ttrcell's tragic opera.
I The Rose Street Quartet lite Braid ('elllt'e. Nile (it‘oyc. loll Morningside Road). 7.30pm. Admission by programme. suggested donation £5. ’l‘he classical chamber quartet perlorin Schubert's 'l'mui Quintet and Brahnis' Setter 0/) IS, with proceeds going to charity.
I St Andrew Camerata ()ltl St l’atil's (lunch. ()3 Jel'l'rey Street. 228 1155. 7.30pm. £9 (£5). The lidinburgh- based chamber choir celebrates Mozart's 250th anniversary with a pet'l’ormanee ol his popular (‘mmiulinn Mum and beatitil'ul Iit/u/rure .lll/ll/(lll’. alongisde Antonio Salieri’s ('ormiulimi '1? Drum.
Glasgow
I Bach Organ Recitals Si Bride‘s lipiscopal ('hiirch. (i‘) llyndland Road. 3pm. £5 at the door. Playing the magnificent Hill orgati. l)ayid llamilton gives a series ol. concerts featuring three major romantic works. cotipled with some o1" Bach‘s greatest l’reludes and 1"ugues.
I Viennese Ensemble St .»\iidrew-'.s in the Square. St Andrew‘s Square. 55‘) 5902. 3pm. £3. An al'tei'noon ol Viennese music in aid ol‘ l’ractical Action who pi‘otttole low teclt solutions for the Third World. (‘all 0141 357 0300 or email dapline(u‘aquarius1000.pltis.com for tickets.
I Choral Evensong St Mary's lipiseopal Cathedral. 300 (ireat Western Road. 337 2302. (x30pm. Free. The (‘athedral‘s lanious choir perlorin a special Festival service with the St Mary’s 1-'esti\a| Strings. l’ur! o/‘Ilie Wm! Iiml I'i’.\lll‘(l/.
I Praise Gathering (‘ity llalls. (‘aiidleriggs. 353 S000. 7.30pm.
£10 £12 (£(i £10). See Sat 24.
I RSNO Scottish Power Proms: Lord of the Rings Symphony Royal (‘oncert Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. 7.30pm. £5 £35. See Sat 2-1.
I Ouodlibet ()ran Mor. 731 735 (ireat Western Road. 357 (i200. 8pm. £8. l-‘ollow'ing last year‘s sell otit show. the classical \‘ocal quartet return. this time joining forces with lilliot Murray and his big band friends for an evening of (ireui American Songbook classics. l’ur! oft/re Wes! lint! l'i’.\‘lll'rl/.
Edinburgh
I Maelasta Main Hall. Royal Museum of Scotland. (‘lianibers Street. Free at door. 10.45am. Head to the cale area for a relaxing start to Sunday morning in the company ol‘ Violinist Feargus lletherington and guitarist Matthew Mc.-\lli.ster. playing an hour of informal music including tango. light classics and Scottish/Irish traditional. In association with Live Music Now.
Monday 26
Glasgow
* Summertest RS.-\Ml). loo Renlrew Street. 332 5057. 1pm. l-ree. a charity collection will be taken. .-\ testiyal ol music tor summer days lrom pupils and stall to celebrate the end ol the academic
* Summertest One RS.-\.\ll). 100 Renlrew Street. 332 5057. 1pm. 1'ree. a charity collection will be taken. RS.-\Ml) l’rincipal. John Wallace. conducts the Royal Scottish Academy Brass in Mtlssorgsky 's itllpi'essiye I’li Ill/'('\ it! «In I'.t/iil)i!imi.
I Flight RS:\Ml). 100 Renlrew Street. 332 5057. 7.15pm. £l(i (£12). See Sat 24.
Edinburgh
I Highland Regional Youth Orchestra (irey lriars Kirk. (irey lriars l’lace. ()(iS 201‘). 7.30pm. £13 (£0. tamily ticket £20). Stisan l)ingle conducts the orchestra in :t Perl'ormance ol’ 1)\orak's Roman ('rirriii'u/ ()i‘i'rlim'. Wagner‘s .llmli'r'yiriecrs ()l'r’l'llll'r' and
'l‘chaikoy sky ‘s Still/l lat/w. plus a selection ()1 operatic arias.
I St Mary’s Music School Summer Concert Queen‘s lltlll. (‘lerk Street. 538 7766. 7.30pm. £8 (£2 £5). The debut outing tor a new composition by Neil Smith. pltis works by 'l‘lioinas Wilson. 'l'chaikoy sky. lladen arid Beethoy en. ('onducted by Harry Walker.
Tuesday 27
Glasgow
I Ian D Watt Award RSAMI). l()() Rettl'rew Street. 332 50.57. 10am. l‘ree. ticketed. An opportunity lor strings and piano duos to compete by e\p1oring the less lirequently heard sonata repertoire ol the twentieth century.
* Summerfest No RS.-\Ml). 100 Renl'rew' Street. 332 5057. 1pm. 1’ree. a charity collection will be taken. RS:\Ml) opera student Michelle l'oster joins her tutor. renowned ine/Io-soprano Jane lrwin. and recent graduate pianist Nico de Villiers. tor a perlormanee ()1 songs by 'l‘chaikoysky and Strauss and duets by Britten. ('hausson aitd liaure.
I Highland Regional Youth Orchestra RSAMI). 100 Rent'rew Street. 332 5057. 7.30pm. £3 (£0). See Mon 26.
Edinburgh
I Get Organised! . . . Plus mmbone l'sher llall. 1.othian Road. 228 1 155. 1.10pm. £3. Talented local trombonists will be joining John Kitchen for the latest lunchtime least ol organ music.
Wednesday 28
Glasgow
I Jean Highgate Scholarship for Singing Competition RSAMI). l()() Renl'rew' Street. 332 5057. 10am. l"ree. ticketed. l'iit'sl and second year \ocal students compete lor the scholarship.
* Summerfest Three RSAMI). |()() Renl'rew Street. 332 5057. 1pm. liree. a charity collection will be taken. last year RSAMI) Director ol (‘orporate Relations. ('hris l'nderwood. was purchased (well. a perl'orniance) as part ol‘ a charity auction tor ('hildren in Need. Here he perlorms the programme set by the w inning bidder.
I Flight RSAMJ). lllll Rent‘rew Street. 332 5057. 7.15pm. £10 (£12). See Sat
I The Merchant Voices ('iiy llalls. (‘andleriggs 353 8000. 7.30pm. 1’ree. Brand new community choir led by tenor and conductor Dominic l’eckham. coyering a broad \ocal repertoire. ()pen to adults ol‘ all ages. no prey ious musical experience is required just lots ol' enthusiasm!
I RSNO ScottishPower Proms: Classic American Songbook Royal Concert Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353
S000 30pm £10 £25 (cabaret seating £25 £30). Sing halleliiiah. come on get happy the Kings ol Swing. \ocalist Hecc Sanderson and members ot Scotland's ial/ lraternity ion) the RS\() llig Hand lot a night ol classic songs troin greats including Doris Day. l'ldllk Sinatra. Rod Stewart and 1)tist Springtield
Edinburgh
I The Band of her Majesty’s Royal Marines l'slier llall. l.otliiaii Road. 22.\' 1155. 7. 30pm. £10 £20. .-\ musical esti‘ayagan/a in celebration ol l.i//ie‘s otlicial Roth birthday. leaturing an array ot classics. traditional military music. children‘s choir and surprise guests.
I Celebrity Organ Recital Si (iiles' Cathedral. Royal Mile. 220 0073. Spin. £7. Michael Harris pertoi‘ins Smart‘s I’mlliuli' III I). Mo/art‘s .l/ii/imlr' III I R 0/6. Bach‘s .‘Hrl/llill'. Mendelssohn's I’ri'liu/i' (Ult/ I'ueui' III (i and Karg lilet't's Sin/omit III I- \llrll'll mmur ()I) H3.
Thursday 29
Glasgow
I RSAMD Concerto Competition RS:\Ml). 100 Renl'iew Street. 332 5057. 10am. 1"i‘ee. ticketed. l’or students from across the instrumental departments. The winners will perlorin their concerto with the RS.-\Ml) ()rchestra during the 20( 102007 season. >l< Summerfest Four RS.-\.\ll). llll) Renlrew Street. 332 5057. 1pm. 1"ree. a charity collection will be taken. (itiitar student. Andrew Robinson. brings his 1‘1ainenco ensemble. 1)eseo. to the Academy.
Glasgow
=l< Summertest Five RSAMI). lot) Renlrew Street. 332 5057. 1pm. 1’ree. a charity collection will be taken. Led by Michael Bawtree. the RSAMI) Sinl'onietta brings Summert'est 2000 and the academic year to a close with a performance ol Stray insky 's 'I'lii- .SU/(lli’l'Iy 'Iil/r'.
>l< Summerfest RSAMI). l()() Rentrew Street. 332 5057. 1pm. liree. ‘ charity collection will be taken. See Mon 20.
I RSNO ScottishPower Proms: Rodgers & Hammerstein Gala Royal (’oncert Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353 3000. 7.30pm. £5 £27. 1~'eaturing the best-loy ed songs l'rom Rodgers atid llaininerstein's greatest hits. including 'l'alelweiss'. '(ieltiitg to Know You‘. ‘()1i What a Beautittil Morning'. ‘Yoti'll .\'e\ er Walk Alone' and more.
Glasgow
I RSNO ScottishPower Proms: Family Concert Royal (‘oncei‘t Hall. 2 Saticliiehall Street. 353 S000. 1pm. £5. :\ tun-packed lamin concert l'eaturing popular classics and anthems. including extracts trom (iii-mm. 'limi ()'S/iu)ilr'r and the [8/2 ()i'erluri'.
* RSNO ScottishPower Proms: Last Night of the ScottishPower Proms Royal ('oncert Hall. 2 Sauchiehall Street. 353 8000. 7.30pm. £5 £35. 1)tist otl your saltire and join conductor James Lowe. mum-soprano Jane lrw in. the RSV” (.liorus and the Scottishl’ow er Pipe Band for a rottsing night of unashamed classical pop. ()ne ol' the biggest nights on the classical calendar. highlights include
’l‘chaikoy sky 's explosiye le'l2 ()i'i'rlurr'. Bi/et's ('urmi'n. l’hil ('unninghain's mighty ('urlii'url and the stirring High/(mil (‘ui/iu/ml.
Isle Of Mull
I Mendelssohn on Mull Festival 2—S‘ Jun. VarioUs venues. 0168 830
ClassiCal Music
THE BEST CLASSIC/(Li; OPERA
>l< Summertest RSAMD students and staff enjoy the post- exam final week of term and come together in a series of five lunchtime concerts. all in the spirit of collaboration and informal entertainment for audiences who have supported them throughout the year. Penultimate highlight is guitar student Andrew Robinson, with flamenco-playing friends. Alexander Gibson Opera Studio. RSAMD. Glasgow. Mon 26~Fri 30 Jun.
* Scottish Opera: Don Giovanni Possibly the greatest opera ever composed. Mozart's masterpiece is a fitting choice to mark Scottish Opera‘s return to the main-scale stage. Peter Savidge is chillingly Sinister as the lecherous Don in Tim Albery's darkly coloured new production. Festival Theatre. Edinburgh, Thu 22 and Sat 24 Jun.
>l< RSNO ScottishPower Proms: Last Night The five allegedly most popular choices of a national anthem for Scotland are performed at this annual event. as well as the announcement of the favourite as determined by the RSNO's online poll. Oh. and you can sing along too. Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, Sat 7 Jul.
110S.'1iines t\' prices \ary. Set tip by celebrated \iolinist Leonard l‘l'lL'tllllltll. this w eek-iong lesliyal ol chamber music sees young ttttlstciltlts Work alongside esperienced prolessionals on a \aried programme to giye them a taste o1 what they will lace lll their luture careers. 'l‘llls year's mentors are l.e\()ll ('hillingirian. Marcia ('raylord. Stisie Mes/aros. Satnyel Harsagian. Alasdair Jail. and Richard Jellcoat.
Wednesday 5 .
Glasgow
I Pavarotti S1:('('. l'ittllieslott Quay. 0370 0-10 4000. 7.30pm. £70 £130. Alter 40 years in the business. the rotund super-tenor is joined by the Scottisli ()pera orchestra lor his last eycr Scottish performance.
Edinburgh
I Celebrity Organ Recital Si (illes‘ ('athedral. Royal Mile. 226 0673. Spin. £7 (under £l(is tree). l'rederic Blane. titular organist ol the ('ayaille-(‘oll at None-Dame d'Auteuil in Paris. performs a programme including works by ('arlos Seixas. Bach. lame and 1)tirutle. pIUs another itttproy ised piece.
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