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Galloway
Knockengorroch World
Ceilidh Knockengorroch l-arin. ('ai‘sphairn. (‘astle Douglas. 0l6~14 460662.11“) 1.“) it.“ £l6l. l'otlr day outdoor inusic lestiyal celebrating the upland landscape and cultural diyersity through great music. Both high-protile and emerging artists are l'eatui'ed. l’uppets. workshops. storytelling. global shopping. cabaret. lire show. kid‘s marquee. camping and more. Line-up includes The Orb. Roni Si/e. 'l‘erral'olk. Shloino. Skilda. Michael Marra. lirroll l.inton's Blues \“ibe and more. See w ww.kniickengiirroch.org.uk tor lull details.
Glasgow >2 Po’ Girl ('lassic (irand. Jamaica
9 Street. 6‘47 0820. 7.30pm. {l2 lt'l0l. 'l'he ('anadiaii stars bring their sweet \ocal hai'inony. experience and passion. c/o Allison Russell and Aw na 'l‘eixeira. with ‘new boy' Benny Sidelinger on inulti instruments. Support li‘oin Sarah MacDougall. l’ur! of III(' (i/mgoii' Anu'rii‘mtu I'i'xli'i'ul.
Edinburgh
I Absolutely Legless (‘ouniing House, \Vesl Nicolsott Street. 667 7533. 8pm. {I0 (UH. Riyeidance-style spectacle from the lidinburgh-based lrish dance teaiti and their musicians. Solos and set dances. and occasional \(lllgS.
East Lothian
Lau Skate Raw l-‘arin. By Dunbar.
Tickets from Brunton 'l'heatre bos oil-lee. 665 2240. 7.30pm. l.atl is the formidable union of three ol' the tinest traditional musicians iii Scotland today: Kris l)re\‘er. Martin (ireen. and Aidan ()‘Rourke.
Galloway Knockengorroch World Ceilidh Knockengorroch liarin. ('arsphairn. (‘astle Douglas. ()ltH-l 460662. 9.60 [l0 (£3l U6). See Fri 2|.
Glasgow
The Stairwell Sisters Royal
(‘oncert llall. Sauchiehall Street. 0185] 703307. 8pm. £12. See Sat 16. See preview. page 64. I’m! o/‘ilie (i/(lxgtm' :lnu’l'h‘rlllu l'r'.\!ll‘<l/. I Kathleen Boyle (‘(‘.-\. Sauchiehall Street (ilasgow 352 4900. 8pm. £l0. (ilasgow 's young accordionist/piano player. fresh from her gigs on the (‘herish the Ladies piano stool. takes the stage with her own band. comprising Martin ()‘Neill. bodhran; Jenna Reid. fiddle; and liwan Robertson on guitar. FREE Ceilidhs at Lauries Lauries Bar. King Street. 552 7123. 8pm. See Sat l6.
Edinburgh
I Carlos Arredondo and Galo Caron St John's ('hurch. Princes Street. 0845 458 970‘). 7.30pm. £6 (two for £l0). Powerful Edinburgh-based (‘hilean singer/songwriter. Arredondo. with t'rets maestro (cum. in an emotional evening of song with Spanish guitar. Bolivian charango. \'ene1uelan cuatro and (‘oloinbian tiple.
Galloway Knockengorroch World Ceilidh Knockengorroch Farm. Carsphairn. (‘astle Douglas. 0|64-1 460662. £60410 l£.‘\l—£l6l. See Fri 21.
Stirling Lau Tolbooth. Jail Wynd. (H 786 27-1000. Spin. £l-l (£12). See Fri.
Glasgow
I Eddi Reader ('ity Halls. ('andleriggs. 35“ MN)“ " iilpin
L20 £22.50 ()ne ot contemporary lliitish iiitisic“s most popular ladies. she incorporates pop. tolk. Burns and ballads into her repertoire
Galloway Knockengorroch World Ceilidh Knockengorroch laiiii. ('aisphairn. (Kisllc l)()l|:_'|;|s_ill(l~1~i 46066: {60 {Ill lUl
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Edinburgh
I Dong Dong Yi and Eddie McGuire Queen's littll. (‘let'ls Sll‘eel. 66S 20l‘), 7pm {l5 {1‘}. ('lassical ('hinese solos on the harp/Iithei‘ igu» /hengl and Scottish little music and dtiets. blending the music lroin two nations by two top perlorinci's.
Stirling
FREE Stirling Folk Club Session Stirling l’olk ('lub. Stirling ('ounty Rugby l-'ootball ('lub. Bridgehaugh l’aik. ('ausewayhead Road. 0l25‘) 2|S52 l. Spin. llllUl'llltll music. songs and stories.
Edinburgh Laura Cortese |.eilh l‘olk (lab. The Village. South Fort Street. 07502 024352. 7.30pm. Lb. Solo show from ('ortese. the outstanding singer songwriting liddler l'roin l'ncle liarl. I’uri HI I/lt' .llusii' /\’Ullli'\ l'rWIll'tll. I Ceilidh Club The Lot. (it'assittarket. 225 ‘)‘)22. Split. £6. ('eilidh dance with a caller. l.i\ e inusic l'roin Bi'eelin.
Glasgow
I The Maggie Maclnnes Trio (‘iiy Halls. (‘andleriggm 353 S000. Spin. U2. Harp music and (iaelic song li'oin Machines. with guitar/inandolin/liddle star Anna Massie and keyboard inastcr Brian .\lc.-\|pine.
Edinburgh
Mo Man Gentleman Band
l.cith l-‘olk ('lub. The Village. South Fort Street. 07502 024852. 7.50pm. KS. llailing l'roin New York ('ity. the hand combines hot ja/l. \ intage rhythm & blues. old-tiine country. and tin pan alley to create a joyous two-man sotitid that is all their own. Part of the Music Routes l‘t'.\lil’(ll. I Adam McNaughton lidinhurgh l~‘olk (‘ltib. (‘abaret Bar. The l’leasanee. 650 2-158. 3pm. £7 (£6). liolklorisl. chapbook collector and brilliantly witty songwriter. he's the man who gaye (ilasgow the ‘Jeely Piece Song‘ and ()or llainlet'. FREE MacPolvo The White Hart Inn. (irassinarket. 622 71 IS. ()plll. See Wed 20.
Stirling
I Fairport Acoustic Convention Stirling l‘olk (‘lub. Stirling (‘ounty Rugby Football ('lub. Bridgehaugh l’ark. (‘ausewayhead Road. 0125‘) 2lh’52l. Spin. 9; l‘). Acoustic incarnation oi the legendary linglish folk/rockers.
Thursday 28
Glasgow
I Kleran Halpin St Andrew ‘s in the Square. St Andrew 's Square. 55‘) 5902. 8pm. £8 (£6l. Veteran Irish singer- songwriter.
Edinburgh
I Michael McGoldrick Band and Genticorum Queen's Hall. Clerk Street. 668 20l‘). 8pm. £l2—£l5. (‘apercaillie's Michael McGoldrick brings his own superb band to back his \irtuoso Irish llute playing and uillean piping.
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Edinburgh
FREE Live Music Now \.iuoii.il (i.illeiy ('oinples. llie \lound. 62-1 6200 6 6. 5UP”) l’ianist lllltl ()h .iccoinpanics inc/lo sopiano Rebecca \tonwy Jones in .i pei'torinance ol woiks by Mendelssohn. Schuinann and than
I Cappella Nova: The Geneva Connection (iiey li‘iais Kitk. (iicy lii.iis I’lace. 225l‘l00 ‘ illpin. {[0 LI i 50 it“ L‘l50i l'he leading \ocal ensemble is touted by the Scottish l’l.iinsoiig (‘hoii and .\lusick l'ync to peiloi'in .i collection ol psalins and spiritual songs lioiii Scotland. l‘l'ttllc'c‘ and Swit/eil.iiid in celebration ot the 500th aiiniyei‘sary ol the Protestant retorinci‘. .Iohii (lily in 'l‘ickets l't'oiii w w wthebootlico tik
OPERA
SCOTTISH OPERA: MANON Theatre Royal, Glasgow. Wed 20, Sat 23, Fri 29 & Sun 31 May; Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, Sat 20, Wed 24 & Fri 26 Jun
Glasgow
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Stirling
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Glasgow
dc; Scottish Opera: Cosi fan tutte '3 lltcatic Royal. 232 Hope Stlcel. osmooiiool" “ 15pm i." so ion l).i\ id \lc\'ic.ii ieliiiiis to Scottish ( )I‘cia to diiect .i piodin tioii ol \lo/ait‘s entertaining and iistiue \lcdilcii.inc.in opeia \\ Illl coiiductoi lobi.is ls’ingboig .iiid soloists to include .locl l’iieto .iiid \‘illc Rusancn
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All singing, all dancing might be a phrase originally applied to musicals, but it’s a description that well fits Scottish Opera’s new production of Manon. A chorus of 40, orchestra of GO-plus, fully choreographed ballet scenes and at least eight soloists mean that this is a big show.
First performed in Paris in 1884, Massenet‘s Manon has, surprisingly, not been performed by Scottish Opera before now. The idea of bringing it into the company's repertoire came from Music Director, Francesco Corti. ‘lt’s a big piece, both in terms of length — three hours - and the artistic message it conveys,’ he says. ‘It is about the power of love and the power of money, and how these two strong powers lead to the devastating consequences of the short life of Manon and financial ruination for her faithful lover.’ For Corti, there are a number of stereotypical women in the world of opera - Carmen, Salome, Lulu - and to these he would, without doubt, add Manon.
The score, says Corti, ‘is like French perfume. You smell something very clearly at the beginning and ten minutes later you discover all sorts of different nuances.’ Massenet's writing gives detailed dynamics which, for Corti, ‘makes a very rich sound, with deep and intense orchestral colours.’
The production also gives opportunity for three young singers in the Scottish Opera stable to extend their experience. Sarah Redgwick, Catriona Barr and Louise Poole are all developing operatic careers through the company. ‘They are absolutely ready for it,’ says Corti, ‘and are having a chance to show that they are going forward.’ Not only are they three names to keep an eye on, but, says Corti, ‘there is a more enjoyable atmosphere working with young singers than some of the big stars.’
(Carol Main)
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