http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com Full What's On Listings for the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, City Halls and Old Fruitmarket http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124054-Essence-of-Beauty--Italian-Art-Concerts-Music-for-Voice-and-Lute Singer Renata Fusco is accompanied by Massimo Lonardi (lute) and Maurizio Piantelli (bass lute). Ticket price includes private view of our Italian art exhibition. This intimate concert takes place right outside the Exhibition space and is one of a series inspired by a major new exhibition The Essence of Beauty: 500 years of Italian Art, which runs from 6th April - 12 August 2012 at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The performances are supported by The Italian Cultural Institute, Edinburgh and partners. Doors open for the Italian Art exhibition at 6pm. The concert will begin at 7.30pm prompt. Wed, 16 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124054-Essence-of-Beauty--Italian-Art-Concerts-Music-for-Voice-and-Lute http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/112963-Merchant-Voices Our adult community choir The Merchant Voices cover the widest range of vocal repertoire and musical styles and is open to adults of all ages. No previous musical experience is required and new members are always welcome! If you are interested in joining the choir please contact our education department on 0141 559 6026. Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/112963-Merchant-Voices http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/116423-sound-lab-Centre-Street-Sound-Project Centre Street Sound Project continue their investigations into improvising from found sounds recorded around Glasgow. Their pre-recorded materials encompass the massive interior areas of public buildings to the smallest acoustic spaces within their instruments, informing pieces that evoke seismic shifts, galactic events and the hush of the deepest breath. Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/116423-sound-lab-Centre-Street-Sound-Project http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/109816-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Afternoon-Performance-6-Stravinsky-and-the-piano... The BBC SSO and Principal Guest Conductor Ilan Volkov have a glowing reputation for their interpretations of music by Stravinsky; they conclude this short season of Afternoon Performance concerts with an all Stravinsky programme. Leading Scottish pianist Steven Osborne gives a rare performance of Capriccio, the piano concerto which Stravinsky wrote for himself to play. The bubbling, rhythmic energy of the Concerto for piano and wind contrasts well with Stravinsky's orchestration of a waltz by Chopin, and the programme also includes the composer's neo-classical string concerto. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/109816-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Afternoon-Performance-6-Stravinsky-and-the-piano... http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113469-Tech-Thursdays Do you need access to state of the art music software and hardware to realise your musical ambitions? Then head down to the City Halls ICT Suite for a free weekly drop-in session facilitated by one of our professional tutors. Every Thursday 12 - 18 year olds For more info please call our education department on 0141 353 8022 Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113469-Tech-Thursdays http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124440-sound-lab-Glasgow-University-Contemporary-Music-Ensemble-sound-lab-presents-Coronal-Mass-Ensemble Every year, music students at the University of Glasgow are given the opportunity to form a contemporary music ensemble. The ensemble, which meets weekly and which puts on two concerts a year, is a space where students can develop the skills and understanding needed to tackle experimental music. Improvisation, extended instrumental/vocal techniques, and ways of reading graphic and verbal notations are central to the ensemble's work. As well as scores by Christian Wolff, Terry Riley and John Cage, the CME have also produced and performed works composed by the ensemble itself. This year the CME sessions have been led by composer/improviser Charles Ross. http://www.gla.ac.uk/subjects/music Thu, 17 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124440-sound-lab-Glasgow-University-Contemporary-Music-Ensemble-sound-lab-presents-Coronal-Mass-Ensemble http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/122374-It%27s-About-Time-Lorraine-Macdonald-Performance It's About Time was founded in 2008 by members of the house building and property sector in Scotland to raise funds for cancer charities. This year well know singer Lorraine MacDonald, Speirs Gumley Property Management, Glasgow will perform a wide range of songs and medleys from musical shows, along with jazz, R&B and soul at the Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow in aid of Cancer Research UK. The programme prize is an iPad 2, donated by the Mickel Fund. Raffle Star Prize donated by Lifetime Planning. Can't make it to the Concert? Click www.justgiving.com/It-s-About-Time-Fundraising-Concert. Fri, 18 May 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/122374-It%27s-About-Time-Lorraine-Macdonald-Performance http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123907-Revival-FM-presents-Ernie-Haase-&-Signature-Sound Award winning southern gospel group Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (EHSS) are back in the UK for the "Here We Are Again Tour". Their unconventional approach to communicating the Good News with groundbreaking originality has blazed a trail that will go down in gospel music history. Across Europe they have been nicknamed the 'Ambassadors of Joy' because of the message of hope and joy that permeates their performances. Fri, 18 May 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123907-Revival-FM-presents-Ernie-Haase-&-Signature-Sound http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/118984-Ramin-In-Concert Don't miss this unique opportunity to see Ramin in concert as he performs with a live band some of Musical theatre's truly iconic favourites including: Music of the Night from The Phantom of the Opera,'Til I Hear You Sing from Love Never Dies , Bring Him Home from Les Misérables, Why God Why from Miss Saigon, plus other memorable songs from Oklahoma, Camelot and more, introduce you to the spell binding Coming Home, sensational Constant Angel and other outstanding songs from his stunning new album, this will truly be a night to remember. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/118984-Ramin-In-Concert http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124055-Essence-of-Beauty--Italian-Art-Concerts-String-Quartet--with-Oboe-and-Bassoon Hear a chamber orchestra perform music from Italian composers, including Puccini, Verdi and Rota. Ticket price includes private view of our Italian art exhibition. This intimate concert takes place right outside the Exhibition space and is one of a series inspired by a major new exhibition The Essence of Beauty: 500 years of Italian Art, which runs from 6th April - 12 August 2012 at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The performances are supported by The Italian Cultural Institute, Edinburgh and partners. Doors open for the Italian Art exhibition at 6pm. The concert will begin at 7.30pm prompt. Mon, 21 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124055-Essence-of-Beauty--Italian-Art-Concerts-String-Quartet--with-Oboe-and-Bassoon http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113453-Tech-Tuesdays Do you need access to state of the art music software and hardware to realise your musical ambitions? Then head down to the City Halls ICT Suite for a free weekly drop-in session facilitated by one of our professional tutors. Every Tuesday 16+ For more information contact City Halls Education on 0141 353 8022 Tue, 22 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113453-Tech-Tuesdays http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113471-Tech-Thursdays Do you need access to state of the art music software and hardware to realise your musical ambitions? Then head down to the City Halls ICT Suite for a free weekly drop-in session facilitated by one of our professional tutors. Every Thursday 12 - 18 year olds For more info please call our education department on 0141 353 8022 Thu, 24 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113471-Tech-Thursdays http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/116559-Minimal:-Glass-at-75-(Part-II)-Symphony-No.6 As part of the 75th birthday celebrations for Philip Glass, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra gives the UK Premiere of the composer's Sixth Symphony, an impassioned setting of Allen Ginsberg's protest poem, Plutonian Ode, an outcry against nuclear contamination and pollution. The symphony follows an arc from outrage and condemnation to spiritual and personal transformation. Conducted by Nicholas Collon, Principal Conductor of the Aurora Orchestra, it is preceded by Richard Strauss's epic tone-poem of decay and rebirth, Death and Transfiguration. Thu, 24 May 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/116559-Minimal:-Glass-at-75-(Part-II)-Symphony-No.6 http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113484-Buddy-Holly-a-Legend-Reborn Last year's smash-hit spectacular returns with an all-new line-up. Joining the UK's number one Buddy Holly, Marc Robinson, is star of West End Buddy John-Simon Rawlings as the Big Bopper plus all-star Roy Orbison and Connie Francis revues. Marc revives classic hits like Peggy Sue, That'll be the Day and Oh Boy, backed by a band reminiscent of the Crickets in their Fifties heyday. The star-studded spectacular also features Roy Orbison's, all-time favourites Oh Pretty Woman, Only the Lonely and You Got It are sensationally brought to the stage by Iain Sparks. Connie Francis, with Who's Sorry Now, Stupid Cupid and Lipstick on Your Collar performed by the UK's number one revue show. The Big Bopper includes Chantilly Lace and Running Bear from the night's compere. The all-star cast has graced West End hits, appeared in Royal Variety Performances and includes winners from TV's Stars in Their Eyes. Buddy Holly - A Legend Reborn, book your seats now for this superb extravaganza - that'll be a very special day, guaranteed. . . "Should put a night like that on prescription. . . it would save the NHS a fortune" The Scotsman Thu, 24 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113484-Buddy-Holly-a-Legend-Reborn http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/105706-Minimal:-Glass-at-75-(Part-II)-Kronos-Quartet-and-Philip-Glass-Dracula Last season Svend Brown introduced a major Minimalism strand to Glasgow Music's programming, and this season MINIMAL returns to celebrate a very special occasion - the 75th birthday of one of the genre's founding fathers, Philip Glass. Glasgow Music will devote two mini-festivals to his work - MINIMAL: Glass At 75 (Part I) in October 2011 and MINIMAL: Glass At 75 (Part II) in May 2012, the latter of which featuring two performances by the hugely influential composer and musician. An unmissable treat for lovers of classic films and classic scores: tonight Glass will appear with the Kronos Quartet for a performance of his own score for Dracula, the classic Universal Pictures 1931 horror film starring Béla Lugosi. Glass's score is the first ever written for the film, of which the composer himself is a big fan. Fri, 25 May 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/105706-Minimal:-Glass-at-75-(Part-II)-Kronos-Quartet-and-Philip-Glass-Dracula http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/116283-Enterprise-Music-Scotland-Ensemble-Modern:-in-performance This concert will feature a world premiere of a new work from a student composer from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. This new work will be selected from the workshop taking place on day one of the conference event. The programme order may be subject to change to best facilitate the selected new work. The Ensemble Modern is supported by the Deutsche Ensemble Akademie through the City of Frankfurt am Main, the State of Hessen, the Cultural foundation of the Federal States, the GEMA Foundation and the GVL. The musicians of the Ensemble Modern are grateful for the support of the Aventis Foundation in financing the costs of one chair in its orchestra. Nina Janßen-Deinzer: clarinet Valentín Garvie: trumpet Hermann Kretzschmar: piano Luciano Berio - Sequenza X for trumpet in C (and amplified piano resonances) (1984) Jörg Widmann - Fünf Bruchstücke for clarinet and piano (1997) Mark Andre - iv 3 for solo clarinet (2007/08) Henry Cowell - pieces for piano solo (tbd) New work - for clarinet, trumpet and piano (2012) Sat, 26 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/116283-Enterprise-Music-Scotland-Ensemble-Modern:-in-performance http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125308-Zoe-Arnott-Dance-Republic-Dance Sat, 26 May 2012 19:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125308-Zoe-Arnott-Dance-Republic-Dance http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/109176-Minimal:-Glass-at-75-(Part-II)-Philip-Glass-in-Recital Last season Svend Brown introduced a major Minimalism strand to Glasgow Music's programming, and this season MINIMAL returns to celebrate a very special occasion - the 75th birthday of one of the genre's founding fathers, Philip Glass. Glasgow Music will devote two mini-festivals to his work - MINIMAL: Glass At 75 (Part I) in October 2011 and MINIMAL: Glass At 75 (Part II) in May 2012, the latter of which featuring two performances by the hugely influential composer and musician including this recital. The composer will be at the piano for a duo concert with violinist Tim Fain for an evening of music that looks back to some earlier work and presents some brand new work alongside it. Sat, 26 May 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/109176-Minimal:-Glass-at-75-(Part-II)-Philip-Glass-in-Recital http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/118733-RSNO-Junior-Chorus-Concert The RSNO Junior Chorus present their end of season concert, with a varied programme of songs accompanied by the RSNO. The evening will showcase the talented young singers of the training choir (age 8), probationary choirs (age 9-10), the changed voices group (boys aged 12-18) and the full RSNO Junior Chorus (ages 10-18). Sat, 26 May 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/118733-RSNO-Junior-Chorus-Concert http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/119111-The-Acoustic-Affair-2012-Sons-of-Fionn Based in Edinburgh and Glasgow, their early music was heavily based upon the Scottish and Irish folk tradition but to their own compositions they have brought influences as broad as sixties pop, country, Balkan roots, and modern punk. Evolving into their current lineup late 2009, they have played many shows across the central belt of Scotland and are now in preparation for a summer of festivals as well as planning a new EP is set to be released in the autumn of this year. Sat, 26 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/119111-The-Acoustic-Affair-2012-Sons-of-Fionn http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113455-Tech-Tuesdays Do you need access to state of the art music software and hardware to realise your musical ambitions? Then head down to the City Halls ICT Suite for a free weekly drop-in session facilitated by one of our professional tutors. Every Tuesday 16+ For more information contact City Halls Education on 0141 353 8022 Tue, 29 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113455-Tech-Tuesdays http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121839-Merchant-Voices Our adult community choir The Merchant Voices cover the widest range of vocal repertoire and musical styles and is open to adults of all ages. No previous musical experience is required and new members are always welcome! If you are interested in joining the choir please contact our education department on 0141 559 6026. Wed, 30 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121839-Merchant-Voices http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/120018-BBC-SSO-Concerts-The-New-Century-1 Schoenberg and his followers actually never set out to be revolutionaries - and even at its most radical, their music was charged with all the emotion of their Romantic heroes. Anton Webern pays gentle homage to Schubert, and from his American exile, Arnold Schoenberg channels Brahms and the Baroque into a surprisingly lyrical Violin Concerto (a glorious vehicle for the masterly Ilya Gringolts). In another world, his Five Pieces had distilled deep feeling into breathtaking orchestral sound - and Alban Berg's Lyric Suite had used Schoenberg's theories to write some of the most breathlessly passionate love letters in all 20th century music. Wed, 30 May 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/120018-BBC-SSO-Concerts-The-New-Century-1 http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113473-Tech-Thursdays Do you need access to state of the art music software and hardware to realise your musical ambitions? Then head down to the City Halls ICT Suite for a free weekly drop-in session facilitated by one of our professional tutors. Every Thursday 12 - 18 year olds For more info please call our education department on 0141 353 8022 Thu, 31 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113473-Tech-Thursdays http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/116618-Pierrot-Lunaire-The-Hebrides-Ensemble-featuring-Lucy-Shelton-The-New-Century-2 Hebrides Ensemble with guest soloist. The musical equivalent of a Klimt or Kokoschka, poetry and music from Berlin's golden age, a nightmare cabaret, a moonlit fantasy - Schoenberg's masterpiece was first performed 100 years ago. There is nothing like it: it is like a necklace of fabulous, glittering miniatures, each a world in itself but building - over the course of around 45 minutes - to create a shattering theatrical effect. www.hebridesensemble.com Thu, 31 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/116618-Pierrot-Lunaire-The-Hebrides-Ensemble-featuring-Lucy-Shelton-The-New-Century-2 http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/120019-BBC-SSO-Concerts-The-New-Century-3 "The best music always results from ecstasies of logic," said Alban Berg. But he proved, time and again, that the music of the Second Viennese School could do infinitely more than that. Ilan Volkov conducts as violinist Ilya Gringolts and Nicolas Hodges - arguably the finest living champion of contemporary piano music - join 13 handpicked BBC SSO players on the impassioned pilgrimage of Berg's extraordinary Chamber Concerto. First, though, the full orchestra explores the ravishing, crystalline sound-world of Webern's Six Orchestral Pieces - music that Stravinsky compared to diamonds - and lays bare the sensuous and deeply romantic roots of Webern's creative vision in the exquisite Im Sommerwind. Thu, 31 May 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/120019-BBC-SSO-Concerts-The-New-Century-3 http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/119731-The-Wiggles-Live-in-Concert The Wiggles, the fab four from Australia, are very proud to be bringing their world famous live show back to the UK and Ireland in 2012. Now celebrating over 20 years performing to children around the globe they are bringing their big hits such as Hot Potato, Fruit Salad, Rock A Bye Your Bear and Toot Too Chugga Chugga and more in a show jam packed with audience favourites! Join Jeff, Anthony, Murray and Sam as well as our Wiggly friends; Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and the world famous Wiggly dancers for this spectacular production! Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/119731-The-Wiggles-Live-in-Concert http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123002-The-Wiggles-Live-in-Concert The Wiggles, the fab four from Australia, are very proud to be bringing their world famous live show back to the UK and Ireland in 2012. Now celebrating over 20 years performing to children around the globe they are bringing their big hits such as Hot Potato, Fruit Salad, Rock A Bye Your Bear and Toot Too Chugga Chugga and more in a show jam packed with audience favourites! Join Jeff, Anthony, Murray and Sam as well as our Wiggly friends; Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and the world famous Wiggly dancers for this spectacular production! Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123002-The-Wiggles-Live-in-Concert http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113457-Tech-Tuesdays Do you need access to state of the art music software and hardware to realise your musical ambitions? Then head down to the City Halls ICT Suite for a free weekly drop-in session facilitated by one of our professional tutors. Every Tuesday 16+ For more information contact City Halls Education on 0141 353 8022 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113457-Tech-Tuesdays http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124056-Essence-of-Beauty--Italian-Art-Concerts Enjoy a recital of 18th-century music played on two 18th-century antique cellos. This intimate concert takes place right outside the Exhibition space and is one of a series inspired by a major new exhibition The Essence of Beauty: 500 years of Italian Art, which runs from 6th April - 12 August 2012 at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The performances are supported by The Italian Cultural Institute, Edinburgh and partners. Doors open for the Italian Art exhibition at 6pm. The concert will begin at 7.30pm prompt. Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124056-Essence-of-Beauty--Italian-Art-Concerts http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/105007-Scottish-Opera-50th-Anniversary-Performance-50th-Anniversary-Concert-performance-of-Cavalleria-rusticana-and-Pagliacci Marking half a century of Scottish Opera, this celebratory concert takes place on the 50th anniversary of the Company's first performance in 1962. Though different in style, 'Cav and Pag' have been performed together since the end of the 19th century, their common setting in the heat of Southern Italy the perfect backdrop for shared themes of love, adultery and revenge. With rich melodies, energy and pulsing passion, their scores evoke the harsh romance of Sicilian and Calabrian life so effectively that they became the soundtrack to a generation of 'Mafioso' films, including The Godfather Trilogy and Scorsese's Raging Bull. Casts include: Francesco Anile, Stephen Chaundy, Antonia Cifrone, Louise Collett, Leah-Marian Jones, Thomas Oliemans and Gabriele Spina. Conducted by Scottish Opera Music Director Francesco Corti Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/105007-Scottish-Opera-50th-Anniversary-Performance-50th-Anniversary-Concert-performance-of-Cavalleria-rusticana-and-Pagliacci http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125942-Anniesland-College-Pulse-2012-Perfromance Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125942-Anniesland-College-Pulse-2012-Perfromance http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121841-Merchant-Voices Our adult community choir The Merchant Voices cover the widest range of vocal repertoire and musical styles and is open to adults of all ages. No previous musical experience is required and new members are always welcome! If you are interested in joining the choir please contact our education department on 0141 559 6026. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121841-Merchant-Voices http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125943-Anniesland-College-Pulse-2012-Performance Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125943-Anniesland-College-Pulse-2012-Performance http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113475-Tech-Thursdays Do you need access to state of the art music software and hardware to realise your musical ambitions? Then head down to the City Halls ICT Suite for a free weekly drop-in session facilitated by one of our professional tutors. Every Thursday 12 - 18 year olds For more info please call our education department on 0141 353 8022 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113475-Tech-Thursdays http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/109810-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Discovering-Music:-%27Pictures-at-an-Exhibition%27 Following the death of his close friend, Victor Hartmann in 1873, Musorsgky attended an exhibition of his work and was inspired to compose a piano suite depicting some of the paintings, drawings and designs that he had seen. The suite became a potent example of his Russian nationalist sentiments and his desire to 'realistically' capture pictorial ideas in music. It cried out to be arranged for orchestra, and one who took up the challenge was Ravel, who made his remarkable orchestration in 1922. Ravel's spectacular scoring of Musorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition comes under Stephen Johnson's spotlight, and the BBC SSO gives a complete performance. Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/109810-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Discovering-Music:-%27Pictures-at-an-Exhibition%27 http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125654-Pauline-Hamilton-CLLMT358-Performance Fri, 08 Jun 2012 19:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125654-Pauline-Hamilton-CLLMT358-Performance http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/119112-The-Acoustic-Affair-2012-Scott-Nicol,-Jack-and-The,-Tom-Foolery Scott Nicol is a dynamic and visionary singer/songwriter from the west coast of Scotland. The perfect example of how diligence and passion can change your life, he has never let go of his vision to share his music and gifts with others. Performing in the rock/Americana genre, Scott has established himself as a prolific artist in Scotland. If you were to ask him to describe his style of music he would say 'Dylan-Springsteenesque rock with a positive message'. Fri, 08 Jun 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/119112-The-Acoustic-Affair-2012-Scott-Nicol,-Jack-and-The,-Tom-Foolery http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121812-Andrew-Bird-and-Rachel-Sermanni A rare Scottish appearance from the Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist and lyricist Andrew Bird to celebrate the release of his much anticipated new album, Break It Yourself. With his 2005 record Mysterious Production of Eggs recently named one of the '100 Greatest Indie Rock Albums of All Time' on Amazon.com, now get ready for this casual musical genius' first studio effort in over two years. Renowned for his jaw dropping live shows, you can close your eyes and you would think there were six musicians up on stage. Classically trained, he started playing the violin when he was four and his work was first acclaimed in the concert setting by the curious attraction of one man generating the wealth of sound normally produced by an orchestra, seemingly composing, or at least structuring the songs. Passages of violin, guitar, voice and glockenspiel are looped and layered forging a texture of definitive hooks and rhythms out of spontaneous stabs and strums. ***** "Break It Yourself is an album of the sea, of shifting sands and surging waves, sparkling spray and soft, contemplative calm." The Guardian Supporting will be exciting new Scottish talent Rachel Sermanni. The Carrbridge singer-songwriter has made appearances with Mumford & Sons, Newton Faulkner and Elvis Costello and her recent New Voices commission at Celtic Connections gained numerous five star reviews. Fri, 08 Jun 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121812-Andrew-Bird-and-Rachel-Sermanni http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/110512-The-World-in-Your-Hands!-Laura-Gray-School-of-Dance Laura Gray School of Dance Proudly Presents....The World in your Hands!!! Saturday the 9th of June 2012 The Matinée Performance - Starts 1.00pm Sharp and The Evening Performance - Starts 7pm Sharp. Come along and enjoy the show!!! ___________________________ 04/05/2012 10:52 - Mitchell Sat, 09 Jun 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/110512-The-World-in-Your-Hands!-Laura-Gray-School-of-Dance http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/122767-The-World-in-Your-Hands!-Laura-Gray-School-of-Dance Laura Gray School of Dance Proudly Presents....The World in your Hands!!! Saturday the 9th of June 2012 The Matinée Performance - Starts 1.30pm Sharp and The Evening Performance - Starts 7pm Sharp. Come along and enjoy the show!!! ___________________________ 04/05/2012 10:53 - Mitchell Sat, 09 Jun 2012 19:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/122767-The-World-in-Your-Hands!-Laura-Gray-School-of-Dance http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113459-Tech-Tuesdays Do you need access to state of the art music software and hardware to realise your musical ambitions? Then head down to the City Halls ICT Suite for a free weekly drop-in session facilitated by one of our professional tutors. Every Tuesday 16+ For more information contact City Halls Education on 0141 353 8022 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113459-Tech-Tuesdays http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113686-JobServe-Live-Recruitment-Fair JobServe Live! is returning to the Royal Concert Halls, Glasgow on 13th June 2012. Are you looking for work, looking to retrain or looking for some advice on what your next step is? Our Job Fair is the must attend event in the area to help you. Come along and meet companies face to face, benefit from fantastic advice with our Advice Clinics and Workshops and bring along your CV to promote yourself as much as possible! For more information visit www.jobservelive.com or contact marketing@jobserveevents.com Connect with us on Twitter @JobServeEvents #JSLGlasgow Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113686-JobServe-Live-Recruitment-Fair http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121843-Merchant-Voices Our adult community choir The Merchant Voices cover the widest range of vocal repertoire and musical styles and is open to adults of all ages. No previous musical experience is required and new members are always welcome! If you are interested in joining the choir please contact our education department on 0141 559 6026. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121843-Merchant-Voices http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/110837-Future-Stars-Dance-Academy-A-Night-at-the-Musicals-Performace Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/110837-Future-Stars-Dance-Academy-A-Night-at-the-Musicals-Performace http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113477-Tech-Thursdays Do you need access to state of the art music software and hardware to realise your musical ambitions? Then head down to the City Halls ICT Suite for a free weekly drop-in session facilitated by one of our professional tutors. Every Thursday 12 - 18 year olds For more info please call our education department on 0141 353 8022 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113477-Tech-Thursdays http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123959-Edit-Point-Concert-Sound-Lab-presents-Edit-Point Edit-Point, are joined by the Cameo Clarinet Quartet and special guest Alistair MacDonald in a programme exploring the many facets of the clarinet, both real and recorded. The programme will feature music written within the last 30 years along side two world premiers. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123959-Edit-Point-Concert-Sound-Lab-presents-Edit-Point http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/109216-The-RSNO-Chamber-Series-Italian-Baroque-Gems From the Italian Baroque including: Corelli's Christmas Concerto, Vivaldi's La Stravaganza, Geminiani's Concerto Grosso La Folia, and works by Locatelli, Uccellini and Marini. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/109216-The-RSNO-Chamber-Series-Italian-Baroque-Gems http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/118734-Refugee-Week-Scotland-Opening-Concert-Scottish-Refugee-Council-+-British-Red-Cross-present-King-Creosote-&-Fence-Records-Opening-Day-Concert-Refugee-Week Fife's Fence Records holds a special label showcase to mark the opening of this year's Refugee Week Scotland festivities. With their recent Eye O' the Dug event, and Away Game festival both selling out immediately, this is a great chance to experience the Fence magic. Label founder, King Creosote, will headline the night - performing solo, and with a few special guests. With a back catalogue of over 40 albums, including the Mercury and Scottish Album of the Year Award nominated Diamond Mine, the set list is sure to include favourites old and new. Support comes from King Creosote's right hand man, The Pictish Trail who'll be performing an eclectic mix of songs from his forthcoming album, Secret Soundz Vol.2, with a full band. Opening will be Glasgow's own Randolph's Leap a new addition to the Fence fold, who will be releasing an EP on the label later in the year. Buy your tickets well in advance as it is sure to be a sell out! Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/118734-Refugee-Week-Scotland-Opening-Concert-Scottish-Refugee-Council-+-British-Red-Cross-present-King-Creosote-&-Fence-Records-Opening-Day-Concert-Refugee-Week http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113461-Tech-Tuesdays Do you need access to state of the art music software and hardware to realise your musical ambitions? Then head down to the City Halls ICT Suite for a free weekly drop-in session facilitated by one of our professional tutors. Every Tuesday 16+ For more information contact City Halls Education on 0141 353 8022 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113461-Tech-Tuesdays http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121845-Merchant-Voices Our adult community choir The Merchant Voices cover the widest range of vocal repertoire and musical styles and is open to adults of all ages. No previous musical experience is required and new members are always welcome! If you are interested in joining the choir please contact our education department on 0141 559 6026. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121845-Merchant-Voices http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123441-Strictly-presents-Dance-to-the-Music Come and experience Strictly unleashed as the dancers and musicians demonstrate what they can do when there are no judges and no rules! Featuring Strictly Come Dancing 2010 champion Kara Tointon with her professional dance partner Artem Chigvintsev and Strictly professionals Kristina Rhiannoff and Robin Windsor performing to music from TV's resident Strictly band led by musical director Dave Arch. Witness a music and dance spectacular that will keep your feet tapping and your hips swaying long after the curtain falls. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123441-Strictly-presents-Dance-to-the-Music http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113479-Tech-Thursdays Do you need access to state of the art music software and hardware to realise your musical ambitions? Then head down to the City Halls ICT Suite for a free weekly drop-in session facilitated by one of our professional tutors. Every Thursday 12 - 18 year olds For more info please call our education department on 0141 353 8022 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113479-Tech-Thursdays http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125020-Dream-Wedding-Show-2012 With over 60 exhibitors offering thousands of inspirational ideas for your big day whatever you're looking for Dream Wedding Scotland has it covered! From wedding dresses to wedding cars, venues to menus, gifts to kilts, you're guaranteed to find exactly what you're looking for whatever your budget and style! The beauty of it is that you can see, touch, taste and try on before you buy making the planning of your big day simple. Sat, 23 Jun 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125020-Dream-Wedding-Show-2012 http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125025-Dream-Wedding-Show-2012 With over 60 exhibitors offering thousands of inspirational ideas for your big day whatever you're looking for Dream Wedding Scotland has it covered! From wedding dresses to wedding cars, venues to menus, gifts to kilts, you're guaranteed to find exactly what you're looking for whatever your budget and style! The beauty of it is that you can see, touch, taste and try on before you buy making the planning of your big day simple. Sun, 24 Jun 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125025-Dream-Wedding-Show-2012 http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121331-Tony-Bennett With worldwide record sales in the millions, and dozens of platinum and gold albums to his credit, Tony Bennett is a musician who touches the hearts and souls of audiences with his legendary vocals and charming stage presence. His long list of achievements, spanning over 60 years, includes seventeen Grammy Awards, including the prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, making this artist a true international treasure. His signature tunes, such as Steppin' Out With My Baby and I Left My Heart In San Francisco form part of the fabric of American music culture. Often billed as the world's most boyish octogenarian, Tony Bennett is a vital musical artist at the peak of his powers. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121331-Tony-Bennett http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113463-Tech-Tuesdays Do you need access to state of the art music software and hardware to realise your musical ambitions? Then head down to the City Halls ICT Suite for a free weekly drop-in session facilitated by one of our professional tutors. Every Tuesday 16+ For more information contact City Halls Education on 0141 353 8022 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113463-Tech-Tuesdays http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/120586-Jazz-Glasgow-Summer-School The 7th Jazz Glasgow Summer School will take place from Wednesday 27th June to Sunday 1st July, utilising the great education facilities at Glasgow's City Halls. This intensive course will run from 10am until 4.15pm each day, and will include classes in ensemble playing, ear training and theory. Course Director, Paul Towndrow will lead a team comprising experienced professional jazz musicians and educators. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/120586-Jazz-Glasgow-Summer-School http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/115666-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Brass-Jaw Working without a traditional rhythm section, Brass Jaw creates a performance that is truly unique in sound and direction, revealing a group that is able to adapt to almost any performance environment. Opening the 26th Glasgow Jazz Festival, Glasgow's own Brass Jaw will present their trademark momentum, drive and charisma in a set that strongly embraces the jazz tradition whilst reaching out into the unknown towards new musical territories. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/115666-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Brass-Jaw http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/115668-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Pharoah-Sanders One of the world's top saxophonists, Pharoah Sanders possesses one of the most distinctive tenor saxophone sounds in jazz. Pharoah Sanders made his name with the expressionistic free jazz of John Coltrane's ensembles of the mid 60s, playing with passion and intensity on such seminal albums as Ascension and Meditations. Since them Sanders has played in a variety of contexts from free to mainstream and some of his best work is his most accessible. "...it was a privilege to sit among over one thousand people and witness a true Great of 20th Century jazz recalling with such raucous gusto a heritage forged in the post-bop furnaces of the 1960s" Jazz Times, 2011 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/115668-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Pharoah-Sanders http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/115670-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Joe-Stilgoe "...a truly remarkable singer songwriter, not to mention outstanding piano player. I thank you for creating that most exciting of moments when, as a lover of good music, you know you have seen and heard something remarkable." Sir Michael Parkinson Talent spotted by Alan Bates of Candid Records, who previously discovered the likes of Stacey Kent, Clare Teal and Jamie Cullum, Joe Stilgoe's combination of charm, wit and his talent is reminiscent of the great pianist/singers like Mel Torme, Nat King Cole and Harry Connick Jr., will put a spring in your step and a song in your heart. the Scotsman Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/115670-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Joe-Stilgoe http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113481-Tech-Thursdays Do you need access to state of the art music software and hardware to realise your musical ambitions? Then head down to the City Halls ICT Suite for a free weekly drop-in session facilitated by one of our professional tutors. Every Thursday 12 - 18 year olds For more info please call our education department on 0141 353 8022 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113481-Tech-Thursdays http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/126179-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Helle-Lund--Raymond-McDonald Award winning Danish pianist Helle Lund combines melodic and spacious Scandinavian precision with passionate and spontaneous improvisations. She and Raymond MacDonald, an internationally acclaimed saxophonist "of boundless energy and enthusiasm", have worked together across Europe for 20 years. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/126179-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Helle-Lund--Raymond-McDonald http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/115672-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Robert-Glasper-Experiment Grammy nominated keyboardist Robert Glasper boldly stakes out new musical territory, drawing from jazz, hip hop, R&B, and rock, transcending any notion of genre. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/115672-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Robert-Glasper-Experiment http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125152-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Leo-Condie-sings-Jacques-Brel Songs of revelry and balladry by Belgian master Jacques Brel, covering love, death and all that is in between. Leo Condie, as heard in Sylvain Chomet's The Illusionist, delivers passionate and gruesome interpretations of classics such as Amsterdam, Next, and The Gas. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125152-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Leo-Condie-sings-Jacques-Brel http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/115674-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Das-Kapital Das Kapital - Edward Perraud (Drums), Hasse Poulsen (Guitar), Daniel Erdmann (Tenorsax) - have released two award-winning albums, which explore and re-interpret the music of Schoenberg disciple, Brecht collaborator and composer of the GDR national anthem Hanns Eisler. An inspiring set of idealist music from three fearless musicians who are not shy to suggest that the role of artists is as subversive agents against any powerful ideology, regime or convention. (Eyal Hareuveni, All About Jazz, 2011). A masterpiece of artistic empathy, edgy, irreverent and exciting. (German Music Critics award 2011) In association with Goethe Institut Glasgow Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/115674-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Das-Kapital http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/115676-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Neil-Cowley-Trio The Neil Cowley Trio is not your typical jazz trio. A dazzling composer, pianist Cowley creates deeply engaging, and dynamic music that journeys between poetic and poignant, pomp and splendour to powerful rip-roaring riffs. It is instrumental music that references Debussy and Steve Reich as much as Spiritualized and Arcade Fire, and is powerful enough to break down standard perceptions of genre. It's sheer emotion and energy touch lovers of all music. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/115676-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Neil-Cowley-Trio http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123672-Hugh-Laurie-plus-special-guests This summer sees Hugh Laurie and the Copper Bottom Band return to the UK to perform their biggest headline shows to date. Hugh Laurie's debut album 'Let Them Talk', released last summer to wide acclaim, garnered huge international success achieving Top 10 chart positions internationally. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123672-Hugh-Laurie-plus-special-guests http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/126181-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Mario-Caribe-Quartet Brazilian born bassist Mario Caribe blends infectious Brazilian rhythms with swinging jazz, drawing influences from the likes of the New Orleans March tradition as well as the reflective nature of Bossa-Nova with great solos, haunting melodies and good vibes. Mario Caribe (bass), Tom Gordon (drumes), Kevin McKenzie (Guitar), Martin Kershaw (alto and clarinet) Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/126181-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Mario-Caribe-Quartet http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125151-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-James-Taylor-Quartet-+-Federation-of-the-Disco-Pimp-+-Craig-Charles-DJ-Set Led by James Taylor's uptempo Hammond Organ, JTQ are famed for its upbeat, energetic live shows. The band's relentlessly entertaining tunes take inspiration from the rare-groove style funk, and boogaloo funk of the 60s and 70s. Federation of the Disco Pimp return as support following their dancefloor filling appearance at last year's festival. Finishing off the night you couldn't ask for better than Craig Charles, who's proved in his BBC6 Music Funk & Soul Show that he's got an immense collection of danceable sounds. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 22:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125151-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-James-Taylor-Quartet-+-Federation-of-the-Disco-Pimp-+-Craig-Charles-DJ-Set http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/126440-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-MacNiven-O%27Malley-Quintet MacNiven/O'Malley Quintet is a new group led by trumpeter Tom MacNiven and trombonist Phil O'Malley with Steve Hamilton (piano), Ed Kelly (bass) and Doug Hough (drums). The general vibe is mainly hard-bop and group-improvised with some originals thrown in for good measure. Sat, 30 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/126440-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-MacNiven-O%27Malley-Quintet http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/115680-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Strathclyde-Youth-Jazz-Orchestra Sat, 30 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/115680-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Strathclyde-Youth-Jazz-Orchestra http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/112350-Jacqui-Duffy-Dance-Yourself-Dizzy-Matinee-Performance Sat, 30 Jun 2012 14:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/112350-Jacqui-Duffy-Dance-Yourself-Dizzy-Matinee-Performance http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/115678-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Ian-Shaw Original, emotional, funny and poignant, Ian Shaw is one of the UK's finest jazz singers. Twice winner of the BBC Jazz Awards for Best Singer, he has amassed a number of highly acclaimed albums and is a popular performer both in the UK and the US. Sat, 30 Jun 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/115678-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Ian-Shaw http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/120552-Rock-Choir-Live Rock Choir, the UK's original and first ever contemporary choir, offers up-lifting and energetic performances of well known feel good contemporary songs guaranteed to leave audiences on a high. With no audition and no requirement to read music, individuals from all walks of life join Rock Choir and never look back! Winning over the National media and appearing on the BBC, Paul O'Grady Show, The One Show, This Morning and in various National publications, this feel good 'people's choir' stands alone in terms of style and the life changing experiences offered to its members. Sat, 30 Jun 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/120552-Rock-Choir-Live http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125113-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Ryan-Quigley-Big-Band-Tribute-to-The-Beatles Following the hugely successful previous Glasgow Jazz Festival appearances, the Ryan Quigley Big Band return to bring their infectiously enjoyable all-star big band to play some of the Beatles finest material. Led by Ryan Quigley, one of the UK's top trumpet players, the Ryan Quigley Big Band feature a selection of top Scottish and UK jazz musicians. Come along and hear some of your favourite Beatles songs sung by some very special guest singers. Sat, 30 Jun 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125113-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Ryan-Quigley-Big-Band-Tribute-to-The-Beatles http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125713-Jacqui-Duffy-Dance-Yourself-Dizzy-Performance Sat, 30 Jun 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125713-Jacqui-Duffy-Dance-Yourself-Dizzy-Performance http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/126177-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Simon-Thacker%27s-Svara-Kanti Svara-Kanti brings together four acclaimed masters of Indian and Western music to play evocative ancient folk music re-imagined: virtuosic Indian classical traditions, the finest Bollywood film music (including compositions by Slumdog Millionaire Oscar winner AR Rahman) and new Indian music, all reinterpreted with contemporary Western, classical and jazz influences. Collaboration between leading jazz and world musicians, guitarist Simon Thacker works with internationally renowned tabla player Sarva Sabri and South Indian vocalist Japit Kaur to create powerful and inspiring new music using the classical, folk, spiritual and film music traditions of India."an exuberant virtuoso display" Guardian Sat, 30 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/126177-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Simon-Thacker%27s-Svara-Kanti http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/127571-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Corrie-Dick-Quartet Sun, 01 Jul 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/127571-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Corrie-Dick-Quartet http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/115684-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Tommy-Smith-Youth-Jazz-Orchestra--Scottish-National-Jazz-Orchestra Fantastic double bill of two fantastic jazz orchestras, playing Big Band classics from their extensive repertoire including Duke Ellington and Count Basie. First half the exuberant and talented young Scottish players that make up the Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra, followed by the excellent Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, the UK's finest jazz orchestra. Sun, 01 Jul 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/115684-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Tommy-Smith-Youth-Jazz-Orchestra--Scottish-National-Jazz-Orchestra http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/115682-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Nova-Scotia-Jazz-Band-with-Brian-Kellock Superb pianist and Parliamentary Jazz Award winner, Brian Kellock joins the swinging Dixieland inspired Nova Scotia Jazz Band. Firmly in the tradition of the groups led by Eddie Condon, Muggsy Spanier, Bix Beiderbecke and Alex Welsh, the Nova Scotia Jazz Band features the world class cornet of Mike Daly, the banjo wizardry of Duncan Findlay, the elegantly swinging string bass of Ken MacDonald and the clarinet and saxophones of John Burgess. Sun, 01 Jul 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/115682-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Nova-Scotia-Jazz-Band-with-Brian-Kellock http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125115-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Ginger-Baker%27s-Jazz-Confusion Legendary jazz rock drummer Ginger Baker, best known as a member of Cream and Blind Faith brings his Jazz Confusion to Glasgow. With an intriguing line up of bassist Alec Dankworth, former JBs saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis and percussionist Abass Dodoo, the group will perform a highly-charged mix of jazz, fusion and African sounds. Sun, 01 Jul 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125115-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Ginger-Baker%27s-Jazz-Confusion http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/126178-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Konrad-Wiszniewski-Quintet "a singular expressive, hugely imaginative and technically assured improviser" Herald 5* review Tenor Saxophonist Konrad Wiszniewski (who studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston) is one of the busiest saxophonists in Scotland. With his big tone, fluent musical imagination and his own flair as a composer and arranger, he's a popular member of bands such as Brass Jaw, SNJO and Ryan Quigley Big Band as well as leading his own Quintet. Sun, 01 Jul 2012 20:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/126178-Glasgow-Jazz-Festival-2012-Konrad-Wiszniewski-Quintet http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/122549-Singing-Kettle Make your own shaker or bring along a musical instrument and play along with this brand new singalong extravaganza. Bursting at the seams with energy, you will Shake, Rattle and Roll out the rhythm of this non-stop, all action show. Based in a musical garden full of funky looking plants and lots of surprises, Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin bring the sounds of the garden to life as they searching for hidden kettles. Jock and Jeremy the Singing Chefs will be cooking up a special treat while Bonzo the Dog will be up to mischief in the garden! With loads of audience participation and favourite songs like "Homemade Band" "Green Grass Grew" and "Quartermasters Store", it's rip-roaring fun for both kids and adults alike. "Shake Rattle & Roll" is an unforgettable musical experience. Be sure not to miss out and join the biggest and best music-making machine around! Visit www.singingkettle.com for more details Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/122549-Singing-Kettle http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/122550-Singing-Kettle Make your own shaker or bring along a musical instrument and play along with this brand new singalong extravaganza. Bursting at the seams with energy, you will Shake, Rattle and Roll out the rhythm of this non-stop, all action show. Based in a musical garden full of funky looking plants and lots of surprises, Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin bring the sounds of the garden to life as they searching for hidden kettles. Jock and Jeremy the Singing Chefs will be cooking up a special treat while Bonzo the Dog will be up to mischief in the garden! With loads of audience participation and favourite songs like "Homemade Band" "Green Grass Grew" and "Quartermasters Store", it's rip-roaring fun for both kids and adults alike. "Shake Rattle & Roll" is an unforgettable musical experience. Be sure not to miss out and join the biggest and best music-making machine around! Visit www.singingkettle.com for more details "... a delight for kids, parents and grandparents alike. The laughter, singing and inter-action is contagious." Edinburgh Evening News Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/122550-Singing-Kettle http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/120023-Lady-Antebellum The Lady Antebellum concert, scheduled to take place on 13 July 2012 at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, will now be staged at the Clyde Auditorium, SECC, Glasgow (www.secc.co.uk). This is due to a phenomenal demand. The date for the show remains the same. Tickets for the original concert at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall are no longer valid. New tickets for the Clyde Auditorium will be sent out to existing ticketholders. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/120023-Lady-Antebellum http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/118677-London-2012-Festival-Project-Kronos-Quartet-SUN-RINGS Sun, 15 Jul 2012 21:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/118677-London-2012-Festival-Project-Kronos-Quartet-SUN-RINGS http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124815-Glasgow-Music-Education-Project-Reeling-&-Writhing:-The-Presents Sat, 28 Jul 2012 11:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124815-Glasgow-Music-Education-Project-Reeling-&-Writhing:-The-Presents http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/126167-Glasgow-Music-Education-Project-Reeling-&-Writhing:-The-Presents Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/126167-Glasgow-Music-Education-Project-Reeling-&-Writhing:-The-Presents http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124816-Glasgow-Music-Education-Project-Reeling-&-Writhing:-The-Presents Sun, 29 Jul 2012 11:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124816-Glasgow-Music-Education-Project-Reeling-&-Writhing:-The-Presents http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/126168-Glasgow-Music-Education-Project-Reeling-&-Writhing:-The-Presents Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/126168-Glasgow-Music-Education-Project-Reeling-&-Writhing:-The-Presents http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125939-Glasgow%27s-Star-Turn Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125939-Glasgow%27s-Star-Turn http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124438-Piping-Live-2012-Piping-Live-!-Opening-Night-Concert Piping Live! 2012 will kick off in style with the fantastic John McSherry Band and the phenomenal Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and Kris Drever. Together these two groups present the best in Irish Traditional/Contemporary music and this will be one show not to be missed! Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124438-Piping-Live-2012-Piping-Live-!-Opening-Night-Concert http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123889-Piping-Live-2012-Piping-Live-!-International-Quartet-Competition With their national pride at stake quartets from around the world have taken up the challenge to see who will become the International Quartet Champions! Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123889-Piping-Live-2012-Piping-Live-!-International-Quartet-Competition http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/118400-Boghall-and-Bathgate-Caledonia-Pipe-Band 2012 marks the fortieth anniversary of the Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band. Since it's elevation to the premier grade, "The Boghall" has gained a reputation as consistent performers, winning many major championship titles over the past thirty years. This landmark year sees the Boghall organisation return to the stage at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall to present the annual pre-world championship event at the invitation of the Glasgow Skye Association Pipe Band. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/118400-Boghall-and-Bathgate-Caledonia-Pipe-Band http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125506-Piping-Live-2012-Piping-Live-!-Orain-Nam-Piobairean Orain nam Piobairean (Songs of the Pipers) will showcase the best in piping and Gaelic song. With the new look Breabach performing tracks from their latest album 'Bann' and amazing Gaelic Songstress Kathleen MacInnes with friends, this evening will leave you inspired by the interwoven traditions of language and music of the West Coast of Scotland Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125506-Piping-Live-2012-Piping-Live-!-Orain-Nam-Piobairean http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124439-Piping-Live-2012-Piping-Live-!-Pipes-and-Strings Piping Live! is pleased to welcome back the sensational Asturian piping group Tejedor, whose fusion of celtic traditional music creates a showstopping sound. Then Blazin' Fiddles will perform their fast and furious musical stylings with a fiery blend that raises the roof. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124439-Piping-Live-2012-Piping-Live-!-Pipes-and-Strings http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125508-Piping-Live-2012-Piping-Live-!New-Folk-Friday Two of the hottest young acts around will take to the stage for Piping Live! New Folk Friday. RURA, winners of the Danny Kyle award in 2011, bring their powerful, energetic brand of celtic music alongside Niteworks, whose electronica fusion melds the bagpipes and traditional Gaelic song with techno and house beats. This night will present the vanguard of new, exciting Celtic music that is sure to challenge your perception of piping! Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125508-Piping-Live-2012-Piping-Live-!New-Folk-Friday http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123890-Piping-Live-2012-Piping-Live-!-After-Worlds-Shindig The After Worlds Shindig is shaping up to be a truly phenomenal affair. This year we have two amazing acts. Kicking off the show will be the Lorne MacDougall Band who will perform tracks from Lorne's album 'Hello World' and more! Then Piping Live! welcomes The Vatersay Boys whose fantastic, raw, no nonsense brand of Ceilidh music will have your feet stompin' into the night. This will be spectacular extravaganza to round off a great day of piping! Sat, 11 Aug 2012 20:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123890-Piping-Live-2012-Piping-Live-!-After-Worlds-Shindig http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/93534-Scotland%27s-Exclusive-Wedding-Event Don't miss one of the Largest & most Exclusive Wedding Events in Scotland! This year's event will showcase the largest show ever, showcasing over 140 exhibitors and the opening of an additional exhibition zone! Breathtaking spectacular designer catwalks held in luxurious international auditorium with up to 2,000 tiered theatre seating! Spectacular live performances & an outstanding showcase of the best bridal, gents atire and accessory companies in the country! The largest variety of live playing entertainment from harpists, singers, string quartets, pipers to wedding bands - all playing Live at the Show. Exclusive live band Showcase in the main auditorium. Free makeovers & hair designing tips by international artists. Exclusive secret performance to be presented. Disount voucher book with exhibitors' savings of £100's ! Sat, 25 Aug 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/93534-Scotland%27s-Exclusive-Wedding-Event http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124100-RSNO-Kelvingrove-concerts-:-A-Night-a-the-Opera Join the RSNO and RSNO Chorus for a magnificent evening of your favourite opera arias and choruses in the great hall of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Featuring the Triumphal March from Aida and Va pensiero from Nabucco. Bellissimo! Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124100-RSNO-Kelvingrove-concerts-:-A-Night-a-the-Opera http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/78791-Scottish-Fiddle-Orchestra Sat, 08 Sep 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/78791-Scottish-Fiddle-Orchestra http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124101-RSNO-Kelvingrove-concerts-:-A-Night-a-the-Opera Join the RSNO and RSNO Chorus for a magnificent evening of your favourite opera arias and choruses in the great hall of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Featuring the Triumphal March from Aida and Va pensiero from Nabucco. Bellissimo! Sat, 08 Sep 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124101-RSNO-Kelvingrove-concerts-:-A-Night-a-the-Opera http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124503-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Casablanca:-Live You must remember this... Celebrate the 70th anniversary of one of Hollywood's best-loved films with a concert screening featuring Max Steiner's exotic score performed live by the BBC SSO. Immortal performances from Bogart and Bergman, wartime intrigue, high romance and the most quotable script ever written add up to an unforgettable evening of music and movie magic. Book now or you'll regret it. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow but soon and for the rest of your life! Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124503-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Casablanca:-Live http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123676-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Wagner%27s-Tristan-and-Isolde:-Act-I On a darkening sea, a lone ship carries a strange cargo: a dutiful knight, an unwilling bride, and between them - though no-one yet knows it - a love more powerful than life itself. Wagner's Tristan und Isolde is the ultimate love story, set to a score so passionate that it changed music forever. BBC SSO Chief Conductor Donald Runnicles is known the world over as a leading Wagner conductor; now, as we approach the composer's bicentenary year, he's assembled an international world-class cast to begin a three-part voyage towards supreme bliss. Rachmaninov's Wagner-inspired tone poem sets the mood; climb aboard for one of the greatest experiences in all opera. Prelude: 6.45pm in the Grand Hall James Naughtie, presenter of BBC Radio 4's Today talks with Donald Runnicles about Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123676-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Wagner%27s-Tristan-and-Isolde:-Act-I http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103164-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Ticciati-conducts-Cosi-fan-tutte Opening the 2010 SCO Season with a thrilling Don Giovanni, Robin Ticciati set some kind of a precedent! Now he follows it with Mozart's sharp, dark, sexy comedy of young love betrayed: two men are tempted to test their lovers through a cruel deception, then pay the price in heartache and sorrow when the women fall into the trap. It's a heart-wrenching tale which inspired great operatic writing from Mozart; sublime moments such as the trio Soave sia il vento and great arias including Un aura amoroso. Ticciati is joined by a brilliant cast of singers: just what you would expect from a conductor who is the toast of the operatic as well as the orchestral world. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103164-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Ticciati-conducts-Cosi-fan-tutte http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124518-Chris-Isaak After more than a quarter of a century into his career, Chris Isaak has finally created the album he's always wanted to make. Beyond the Sun, is truly a labour of love. As a child spinning his parents 45s in their California home, this deeply committed artist has been obsessed with the glory days of Memphis' Sun Studio and the visionary artists who got their starts there - including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124518-Chris-Isaak http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82140-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Season-Opener:-Oundjian-Conducts-Shostakovich Time to celebrate! Glinka's Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla has been called a musical firecracker - so what better way to launch Peter Oundjian's very first concert as RSNO Music Director? That's just the start of this thrilling all-Russian programme, which sweeps from the heart-melting song of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto - played by the superb Vadim Gluzman - to the revolutionary fervour of Shostakovich's mighty Eleventh Symphony. Be there, as we raise a glass to a very special night for Scottish music. Pre-concert talk 6.45pm Michael Tumelty Sat, 06 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82140-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Season-Opener:-Oundjian-Conducts-Shostakovich http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125156-Deacon-Blue One of Scotland's best loved acts is set to return for a string of shows which will see them mark 25 years since the release of their debut album 'Raintown'. With their name being inspired by a Steely Dan song and their music influenced by the artfulness of Bruce Springsteen channeled through a distinctly Scottish upbringing, Deacon Blue have proved themselves to be one of the most successful acts ever to have emerged from Glasgow. Upon its initial release, Raintown was met with great critical success. When the album was released it entered the chart at number one, displacing a certain American singer by the name of Madonna and her album Like a Prayer. This year Deacon Blue celebrate their 25th anniversary they reunite to work on original material for a new studio album, set for release in September alongside a re-release campaign of their entire catalogue. Sun, 07 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125156-Deacon-Blue http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121913-Daniel-O%27Donnell Daniel O'Donnell is Britain and Ireland's most popular easy listening entertainer and it's not difficult to see why. He not only continues to entertain fans at sell-out concerts, but re-writes UK chart history along the way. Daniel's shows are renowned for their sheer professionalism and entertainment value. Few artists, if any, give more to their fans in a live concert situation than Daniel O'Donnell. Don't miss this chance to see just why Daniel has become such a sought after and legendary entertainer. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121913-Daniel-O%27Donnell http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/110326-Daniel-O%27Donnell Daniel O'Donnell is Britain and Ireland's most popular easy listening entertainer and it's not difficult to see why. He not only continues to entertain fans at sell-out concerts, but re-writes UK chart history along the way. Daniel's shows are renowned for their sheer professionalism and entertainment value. Few artists, if any, give more to their fans in a live concert situation than Daniel O'Donnell. Don't miss this chance to see just why Daniel has become such a sought after and legendary entertainer. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/110326-Daniel-O%27Donnell http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/122407-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Tchaikovsky%27s-Pathetique-Symphony As a former music director of Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre, Alexander Vedernikov's credentials in Russian repertoire hardly need stating. So expect a special level of emotional commitment in Tchaikovsky's Pathétique Symphony. And expect an unmistakably eastern-European angle on the two masterpieces that open Muzyka Polska, our celebration of the music of Poland. Chopin's First Concerto is an established favourite, though surely no soloist could bring more freshness and poetry to it than Angela Hewitt. Szymanowski's early Concert Overture, meanwhile, is a rarity in the concert hall - though you'll wonder why, when you hear this sumptuous homage to Richard Strauss from a composer dizzy with his own youthful genius. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/122407-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Tchaikovsky%27s-Pathetique-Symphony http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103165-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-The-Romantic-Age Musically, the 19th century was a golden era. To this day, its music brings the age of Romanticism alive: that time of sweeping change, war, revolution and passion is celebrated in this concert. Berlioz wrote King Lear a year after his Symphonie Fantastique: it is easily as vivid and dramatic, full of grand-guignol tumult, but pathos and tragedy too. It makes a powerful complement to Beethoven's 'Eroica' Symphony, which Ticciati conducts for the first time in Scotland. Don't miss the SCO Season debut of the young German violinist Veronika Eberle: currently a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist, she inspires reviews extolling her 'star quality' and 'electrifying' performances. Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103165-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-The-Romantic-Age http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82141-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Oundjian-Conducts-Brahms Pure romance: Johannes Brahms battled public anticipation and personal tragedy to complete his First Symphony, finally producing one of the most glorious triumphs in all music. Rachmaninov's Rhapsody, meanwhile, crowns a display of keyboard fireworks with one of the most passionate love-themes ever written. It's heady stuff: the stunning young pianist Natasha Paremski provides the sparkle, while Peter Oundjian and the full RSNO unleash the emotion. Britten's bracing Sea Interludes open the floodgates. Pre-concert talk 6.45pm Paul Sutherland (RSNO Sub-Principal Double Bass) Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82141-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Oundjian-Conducts-Brahms http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/114957-The-Really-Terrible-Orchestra-An-Evening-with-Alexander-McCall--Smith The world famous Really Terrible Orchestra makes its long awaited Glasgow debut at the City Halls in an evening of new tunes, old favourites and star turns, including the best-selling author and first contrabassoonist Alexander McCall Smith, who will attempt to prove that musical training is not a prerequisite of live performance. The RTO have stunned audiences from London to New York to Pittenweem, where they have been greeted with growing critical disdain and popular uproar. Catch them while you can. Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/114957-The-Really-Terrible-Orchestra-An-Evening-with-Alexander-McCall--Smith http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/116634-Joan-Rivers Joan Rivers is an entertainment legend of unparalleled accomplishment and talent. With her unique gift of humour, Joan continues to dominate our screens and headline prestigious venues worldwide. She last was seen performing live in the UK in 2005 where she appeared to critical acclaim and to sold-out crowds. We are delighted to announce that this international treasure will perform at the Royal Concert Hall on the 14th of October 2012. Sun, 14 Oct 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/116634-Joan-Rivers http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121489-Katie-Melua We are delighted to welcome Katie Melua back to the Royal Concert Hall this autumn. The 27 year old singer - who has sold more than 11 million albums - will be performing songs from all five of her studio albums, including her new record 'Secret Symphony'. As well as singing her more familiar tracks such as 'The Closest Thing To Crazy' and 'Nine Millions Bicycles'." Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121489-Katie-Melua http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103166-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Musical-Magicians Many have attempted to translate Debussy's Preludes from piano to orchestra, but none succeeds better than Zender. With an intuitive way of getting under the skin of the music, he is a magician in the same class as Ravel, whose timeless Mother Goose completes the evening. Lyell Cresswell knows the SCO well and has written a stream of dramatic, high-impact pieces for the Orchestra. His new work is unusual: a concerto for trio and orchestra. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103166-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Musical-Magicians http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/116716-Thank-you-for-the-Music You've seen the record-breaking movie, taken in the smash-hit West End musical, bought the chart topping albums and singles. . . now experience Thank You for the Music! Now in their fabba-ulous 19th year, the superb, all-star cast have entertained the nation for longer than Bjorn, Agnetha, Benny and Frida did during the 70s and 80s! ABBA HITS: Dancing Queen; Super Trouper; Mamma Mia; Waterloo; Knowing Me, Knowing You; Gimme, Gimme, Gimme; The Winner Takes It All; Thank You for the Music; Fernando; Money, Money, Money; The Name of the Game; Take A Chance on Me; Chiquitita; SOS; I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do; Voulez Vous; I Have A Dream; Lay All Your Love On Me; Honey Honey; Ring Ring; Summer Night City; Does Your Mother Know; One of Us BEE GEES HITS: Night Fever, Stayin' Alive, More Than A Woman, You Should Be Dancing, How Deep is Your Love?, Jive Talkin', Tragedy, Massachusetts, Words, I've Got to Get a Message to You, Too Much Heaven, You Win Again Sat, 20 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/116716-Thank-you-for-the-Music http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125489-Portrait-of-the-Composer-Pavel-Haas-Quartet-Tchaikovsky%27s-Tear-Jerker Sun, 21 Oct 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125489-Portrait-of-the-Composer-Pavel-Haas-Quartet-Tchaikovsky%27s-Tear-Jerker http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/122723-The-Steve-Miller-Band STEVE MILLER BAND INVADES EUROPE Now you can call him the Ambassador of Love. One of rock music's all-time greats, the Steve Miller Band has sold more than 30 million records in a career spanning morethan 40 years. His trademark blues-rock sound made him one of the key artists in classic rock radio. Call him Maurice, the Space Cowboy, the Gangster of Love or whatever you like, the Steve Miller Band is brand name rock that millions have come to trust. Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/122723-The-Steve-Miller-Band http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/108122-Don-McLean The Royal Concert Hall is delighted to welcome back legendary folk singer-songwriter Don McLean, whose song American Pie catapulted him to stardom in 1971. In a career spanning nearly forty years, culminating with his inauguration into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame in 2004, Don has released over 20 albums and scored major chart successes with Everyday (1973), Mountains of Mourne (1974), Crying(1980), Castles in the Air (1981), Since I Don't Have You (1981), Can't Blame the Train (1987) and again with American Pie in the UK in 1991. Catch Don live, performing his classic hits! Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/108122-Don-McLean http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/117330-John-Wilson-&-The-John-Wilson-Orchestra Following on from their sold out shows in 2011, John Wilson & the John Wilson Orchestra, with special guests, return with their spectacular show celebrating the timeless musicals of Rodgers and Hammerstein with classics from Oklahoma, The King and I, South Pacific, Carousel and The Sound of Music. The concert will also include a tribute to Rodgers' other long-term songwriting partnership with Lorenz Hart. special guests include: Sir Thomas Allen, Kim Criswell & Julian Ovenden Please note that the promoter withholds the right to make changes to the published cast list. Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/117330-John-Wilson-&-The-John-Wilson-Orchestra http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/114072-An-Evening-of-Mediumship-with-Psychic-Tony-Stockwell For those with an interest in mediumship, the name of Tony Stockwell will certainly need no introduction. Tony has been working tirelessly for over 20 years to bring forward messages of love from the grave. Tony has a special gift. He can communicate with spirits, decipher their messages and share them with those who have lost people dear to them. Tony Stockwell's performance is for entertainment purposes only. Your psychic reading, if received, is subject to your own interpretation and guidance given is not intended as predictive. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/114072-An-Evening-of-Mediumship-with-Psychic-Tony-Stockwell http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/122408-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Osborne-plays-Beethoven-Piano-concerto-No.4 No British composer was better equipped to write a 'pastoral' symphony than Ralph Vaughan Williams - or so you'd think. But Vaughan Williams's Third was conceived to the sound of a bugle call on the Western Front, and its haunted fields are those of Flanders, not Gloucestershire. Associate Guest Conductor Andrew Manze reaches the next landmark in his Vaughan Williams cycle, and introduces Grazyna Bacewicz's bracing Concerto for String Orchestra of 1948, a burst of neo-classical energy from a troubled era. Beethoven ties the two together: Steven Osborne's profound musical intelligence should uncover new depths as he embarks on a cycle of the composer's piano concertos, beginning with the most personal - and enigmatic - of the works Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/122408-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Osborne-plays-Beethoven-Piano-concerto-No.4 http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103167-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Swensen-conducts-the-'Rhenish' Swensen and Kirshbaum - two long-time SCO favourites - return for a delightful evening of music-making. Kirshbaum first recorded the Barber concerto with the SCO back in the 1980s, and it is still one of the top recommended recordings. It has plenty of Barber's warm mellow lyricism about it, but a good bit of spark and punch too. Schumann's 'Rhenish' was actually his last symphony. It is often mentioned in the same breath as Beethoven's Fifth and Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique. Come expecting heroics and full-blooded Romanticism, delivered with Swensen's signature passion and sweep. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103167-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Swensen-conducts-the-'Rhenish' http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82143-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Sondergard-Conducts-Sibelius Sibelius thought of his Second Symphony as a mighty river flowing to the sea. From pastoral beginning to soul-stirring finish, new Principal Guest Conductor Thomas Søndergård takes us on Sibelius' journey, while baritone Roderick Williams takes us on Mahler's - a tale of deceptively-tuneful heartbreak in a fairytale landscape, and a far cry from the concert's opening: an ear-dazzling tribute to Hieronymus Bosch by Swedish maverick B Tommy Andersson. Pre-concert talk 6.45pm Ursula Heidecker Allen (RSNO Violin) Post-concert talk Thomas Søndergård in conversation with Ursula Heidecker Allen Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82143-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Sondergard-Conducts-Sibelius http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/112469-Minimal-12-13-Arvo-Part-Weekend-Arvo-Part%27s-Stabat-Mater Stabat Mater tells the same story as Passio, but from the Virgin Mary's perspective. Where Passio is hewn of granite, Stabat Mater has a warmth and pathos. Here Hillier frames it with an array of Pärt's smaller works for choir, organ and strings, including his setting of My Heart's in the Highlands. Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/112469-Minimal-12-13-Arvo-Part-Weekend-Arvo-Part%27s-Stabat-Mater http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/106222-Joan-Armatrading Plus special guest Chris Wood (BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Singer of the Year 2011 During her long and illustrious career Joan has been successful in all musical genres, Pop, Blues, Folk, Reggae, and Jazz. Joan Armatrading is recognised as one of the World's leading singer, songwriter and guitarists. The 2012 tour will see Joan performing Love and Affection amongst many other firm favourites, and also showcase songs from her brand new CD due for release in time for this mammoth tour. Don't miss the chance to see one of the most truly gifted performers of our time and book your seat for what will surely be a night to remember. Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/106222-Joan-Armatrading http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125042-Minimal-12-13-Arvo-Part-Weekend-Arvo-Part%27s-PASSIO Pärt's setting of St John's telling of the Passion story builds over the course of an hour, deepening and intensifying dramatically and musically leaving you awed and moved beyond words. Hillier's history with this piece goes back its very beginnings: there is no finer interpreter and his fine ensemble brings together musicians from Pärt's native Estonia, Denmark, Britain and the USA. Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125042-Minimal-12-13-Arvo-Part-Weekend-Arvo-Part%27s-PASSIO http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/116778-Sally-Morgan Sally Morgan, star of Sky LIVING's Psychic Sally On The Road, returns for another phenomenal nationwide tour. Sally's live stage shows are completely unpredictable; no two shows are ever the same. Although the show is extremely entertaining due to Sally's warm and bubbly personality, the evening is about witnessing mediumship in its rawest form. Observing how the spirit world can communicate with us from beyond the grave is an enlightening experience. Audiences have been left amazed as she delivers messages with astounding accuracy. Often referred to as the "Psychic to the Stars", Sally has read for many celebrities over the years including George Michael, Uma Thurman and more recently Alesha Dixon and The Only Way Is Essex heartthrob Mark Wright. Book your seats now, because as they say, seeing is believing! Sally Morgan's performance is for entertainment purposes only. Your psychic reading, if received, is subject to your own interpretation and guidance given is not intended as predictive. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/116778-Sally-Morgan http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123495-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Wagner%27s-Tristan-and-Isolde:-Act-II Darkness falls, and love finds a way. In Act II of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde, the summer night itself seems to shimmer with emotion, as the two lovers consummate their passion beneath a canopy of stars. Yet treachery hides in the shadows, and Wagner follows his greatest love scene with some of the most tragic music he ever wrote. Join Donald Runnicles and a superb international cast as the BBC SSO dives deep into the glowing heart of Wagner's epic love story. And hear, too, excerpts from the work that some think gave Wagner his inspiration: Hector Berlioz's scarcely less extraordinary Roméo et Juliette. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123495-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Wagner%27s-Tristan-and-Isolde:-Act-II http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82145-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Choral-Classics:-Carmina-Burana Enter a vastly different world with Carl Orff's roof-raising masterpiece Carmina Burana. Magical powers, extraordinary sounds, those implacably pounding rhythms - it all explodes into multi-coloured life with the massed RSNO choruses under the baton of Peter Oundjian. First though, give in to the seductive sleaze of Thomas Adès' tabloid opera - and get your breath back with the timeless serenity of Vaughan Williams' rapturous Tallis Fantasia. Pre-concert talk 6.45pm Frikki Walker Sat, 10 Nov 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82145-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Choral-Classics:-Carmina-Burana http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/118888-National-Piping-Concert-The-National-Piping-Centre-presents-The-National-Youth-Pipe-Band-Legacy The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland is a non-competing cutting edge performance pipe band for 10-25 year olds in Scotland. Following on from the success of Illumination in 2011 the band will be performing once again at the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow to launch their new concert entitled Legacy. Legacy will see the band include four themed sets revolving around historical periods in Scotland's history as well as performing many other brand new suites and arrangements which have been put together specifically for this event. The concert will once again feature the wonderful vocal talents of Catriona Watt and a special performance by the Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers who will be performing together with the NYPBoS Drum Corps. Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/118888-National-Piping-Concert-The-National-Piping-Centre-presents-The-National-Youth-Pipe-Band-Legacy http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125261-The-Idiot-Bastard-Band They play songs by The Bonzos Jake Thackeray, Syd Barret, George Formby, They Might Be Giants, Ian Dury, Mel Brooks, The Mighty Sparrow and many of their very own brand spanking new compositions. During the winter of 2010/2011 they held a raucous 8 week residency at The Wilmington Arms in Clerkenwell. Famously advertised as 'Live Rehearsals' the shows were a heady mixture of excitement and catastrophe, at once fabulously warm, surprising and hilarious. They have done something similar this year at Monto Water Rats, where they found that actually, they weren't half bad so they've booked a few more shows and thought they might even bang a few festival performances out this summer. Ade Edmondson (Young Ones, Comic Strip, Bottom, etc) Guitar, banjo, trumpet, mandolin, fiddle, coconuts. Neil Innes (Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, Monty Python, Innes Book Of Records, etc) Keyboards, guitar, ukulele. Phill Jupitus (Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Q1, Radio 6 DJ ,etc) Guitar, bass, kazoo, triangle. Rowland Rivron (Raw Sex, Jools Holland Big Band, Blue Peter (aged 15), etc) Drums, congas, bongos, rude shouting. Sun, 11 Nov 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125261-The-Idiot-Bastard-Band http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/122744-Christy-Moore-with-Declan-Sinnott Christy Moore is one of the most compelling and inspirational Irish musicians of our time. His music illustrates life's important moments with insight, pathos and humour. In the early 70s, he was instrumental in bringing Irish music into the mainstream, and was a founding member of Planxty. His career spans an amazing 40 years, and includes over 30 recorded releases, whilst his live performances have run the gamut from small folk clubs in Ireland and England to premier concert halls throughout the world. We're delighted to welcome him back to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, along with his long-term collaborator and sometime producer Declan Sinnott. New album "FOLK TALE" out now on Columbia (Sony Music). www.christymoore.com Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/122744-Christy-Moore-with-Declan-Sinnott http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121396-Eddi-Reader Whilst the perfection of her technique is widely acknowledged, what sets Eddi Reader apart is the depth and quality of the emotional performance; her ability not only to move the listener but to connect her experience to that of her audience. Constant touring with her band has created a magical organic chemistry between Eddi and her players. Her rare blend of meltingly true vocals and towering romanticism combine with an astute and pragmatic nature to make her a unique and powerful figure in contemporary British music. She has effortlessly developed into one of popular music's most thrilling and affecting performers. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121396-Eddi-Reader http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123496-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Nicola-Benedettie-plays-Szymanowski They called them "Young Poland": the composers who, in the first decades of the 20th century, gave voice to a resurgent nation. Kar?owicz died young, but his heartfelt tone-poem Eternal Songsght Polish music firmly into the world of Mahler and Strauss. Szymanowski went further in his Violin Concerto No.1: lyrical, visionary and aglow with colour, it's a work with which Nicola Benedetti has a deep personal affinity. Andrew Litton makes a welcome return to the BBC SSO, and reminds us of another turning point in Eastern European history: Prokofiev's "symphony of the greatness of the human spirit", premiered in wartime Moscow to the sound of gunfire. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123496-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Nicola-Benedettie-plays-Szymanowski http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103170-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Pires-plays-Mozart As life-affirming and joyful a programme as you could wish, performed by some of the finest musicians in the world. Pires appears with Ticciati for the first time in Scotland, following hard on the heels of a grand tour of the great halls of Europe. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103170-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Pires-plays-Mozart http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/112609-Magic-of-Motown-Show Get ready for the smash hit concert show from the States. Here it comes authentically recreating the harmonies, slick moves, stylish looks and legendary musicianship that were the making of Motown. It's on its way a super-talented cast, fresh from sell-out shows in London's O2, perform hits from The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, Martha Reeves, Lionel Richie and scores more. Sixteen dazzling costume changes, 36 golden hits, a brilliant live band captures that original Detroit sound, celebrating 50 years of number one hits. You'll be dancing in the streets, dancing on the ceiling. . . The Magic of Motown: signed, sealed, delivered, it's yours. What the media says: . . . an incredible cast, dazzling costumes and classic tracks. . . this is a must-see show for all Motown fans. From an era of style and sequins, the show was slick, stylish, smooth and infinitely sexy. . . . spellbinding all the way through. With great harmonies, booming bass, blissful horns and some superb dance routines this is a show that delivers music and memories in equal measure. Direct from the USA, this superbly talented cast performed effortlessly and seamlessly with the sweet, smooth sounds of The Temptations, Four Tops, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye and a superb rendition of the Jacksons. The choreography and costume changes were immaculate and more than a few hearts fell in love with the lovely solo singer Natasha Burnett. All of the singers and the band were of the highest calibre. Each could have carried the show on their own. The evening throbbed with music. . . oh, the songs were back to back! Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/112609-Magic-of-Motown-Show http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82146-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Naked-Classics:-Symphonie-fantastique Sex, drugs and symphony orchestras! Maddened with unrequited love, Hector Berlioz imagined the ultimate in musical opium-trips - but the real drug in his astonishing Symphonie fantastique is the sound of a 100-piece orchestra doing things no-one thought possible. Paul Rissmann teams up with the RSNO's brilliant Principal Guest Conductor Thomas Søndergård and the full RSNO to uncover the stories, the scandals and the fabulous tunes behind classical music's first great tabloid shocker! Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82146-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Naked-Classics:-Symphonie-fantastique http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125811-Piano-Month-in-Glasgow-Alexandre-Tharaud-in-Recital Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125811-Piano-Month-in-Glasgow-Alexandre-Tharaud-in-Recital http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125812-Piano-Month-in-Glasgow-Neil-Brand%27s-Silent-Comedy-Hour Sun, 18 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125812-Piano-Month-in-Glasgow-Neil-Brand%27s-Silent-Comedy-Hour http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113131-Piano-Month-in-Glasgow-Richard-Goode-in-Recital Goode stands among the very greatest living Beethoven pianists. His recordings are legend, his live performances thrilling. A truly profound and rare experience. Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113131-Piano-Month-in-Glasgow-Richard-Goode-in-Recital http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/118660-The-Overtones The Overtones have created a unique sound, blending the essence of vocal groups of yesteryear with the best of classic, present-day British pop. They have dazzled audiences on their current tour with their flawless performance, winning charm and impeccable style. The five singers, who have learned their craft through years of performing together, stage a pitch perfect show. The amazing audience reaction every night also provided the band with many personal highlights including the tangible frisson of anticipation in the opening sequence, hearing a packed house sing along to their own songs, seeing the aisles of a concert hall become a dance floor, returning to the stage in Glasgow wearing kilts, and even dodging a shower of bras! "You can't manufacture talent such as this - it sings for itself" - Metro "A night with The Overtones is a truly spectacular occasion. We haven't had this much fun at a gig in ages and The Overtones proved tonight that they are one of the best live acts in the country" - Entertainment Focus "It's an upbeat, comforting recipe that seems to be hitting all the right notes." Sunday Telegraph Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/118660-The-Overtones http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125814-Piano-Month-in-Glasgow-Goldberg-Variations-Dan-Tepfer Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125814-Piano-Month-in-Glasgow-Goldberg-Variations-Dan-Tepfer http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125330-David-Essex Legendary, singer, actor and composer, David Essex is back on the road in an eagerly awaited concert tour. David will take a candid journey through his amazing forty year career in his OVER THE MOON AND ON STAGE concert tour performing all his classic hits from 19 Top 40 UK singles, including 2 Number Ones, 16 Top 40 albums and the iconic films THAT'LL BE THE DAY, STARDUST and SILVER DREAM RACER along with his theatre triumphs that include originating the roles of 'Che' in EVITA and 'Fletcher Christian' in MUTINY. His amazing impact as 'Eddie Moon' in EASTENDERS and an acclaimed performance in his own award nominated West End hit show ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR have recently added another memorable chapter to the remarkable life of one of the UK's most renowned superstars. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125330-David-Essex http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125815-Piano-Month-in-Glasgow-Dan-Tepfer-Trio Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125815-Piano-Month-in-Glasgow-Dan-Tepfer-Trio http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125498-Piano-Month-in-Glasgow-Nyman-and-Glass-at-the-Piano Nyman and Glass made their global reputations as film composers as well as 'classical' composers - and out of the film music has come a body of piano music that crosses the boundaries to be hugely popular and enjoyable, and also fine new music. Michael Nyman's The Piano Concerto and Philip Glass's music to The Hours make a striking pair of centrepieces. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125498-Piano-Month-in-Glasgow-Nyman-and-Glass-at-the-Piano http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82147-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Also-sprach-Zarathustra "I mean to portray in music the whole story of the human race..." Richard Strauss never did anything by halves, and if you've heard the sensational opening of Also sprach Zarathustra in 2001: A Space Odyssey, you'll know to expect something extraordinary. Guest conductor Kazushi Ono has a passion for Strauss - but it's not all blockbusters tonight, as pianist Saleem Abboud Ashkar brings his special poetry to one of Mozart's loveliest concertos, while Prokofiev's Cinderella gets things off to a fairytale start. Pre-concert talk 6.45pm Elita Bungard (RSNO Assistant Principal Second Violin) Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82147-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Also-sprach-Zarathustra http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113129-Piano-Month-in-Glasgow-Daniil-Trifonov-in-Recital The music world has watched in astonishment these past couple of years as Daniil Trifonov took top prize after top prize at the most prestigious competitions around the world, climaxing in the Grand Prix, First Prize and a Gold Medal at the 2011 Tchaikovsky competition. He is a phenomenon, a staggering artist whose power, insight and sheer maturity belie his youth. He comes with a heavyweight Romantic programme, full on in the Russian tradition. Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113129-Piano-Month-in-Glasgow-Daniil-Trifonov-in-Recital http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125818-Piano-Month-in-Glasgow-Alasdair-Beatson-in-Recital Sun, 25 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125818-Piano-Month-in-Glasgow-Alasdair-Beatson-in-Recital http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113130-Piano-Month-in-Glasgow-Elisabeth-Leonskaja-in-Recital A grand finale if ever there was one! Leonskaja's Schubert is: intense, loving, profound. Schubert was just 30 years old when he died, but this is the music of maturity: it is timeless and universal. Sun, 25 Nov 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/113130-Piano-Month-in-Glasgow-Elisabeth-Leonskaja-in-Recital http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123497-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Rodrigo%27s-Guitar-Concerto Rodrigo's neo-classical guitar concerto should enchant anew in the hands of the remarkable young Scottish virtuoso Sean Shibe, and of course Manze's Mozart is a byword for energy and insight. Manze's own arrangement of Mozart's extraordinary, experimental Adagio for Glass Harmonica, and a welcome revival of the masterful Ombre by veteran Scottish composer John Maxwell Geddes, complete a programme where even the familiar promises to surprise. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/123497-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Rodrigo%27s-Guitar-Concerto http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82148-RSNO-Season-2012-13-A-St-Andrew%27s-Party-with-Phil-&-Aly! Join Phil, Aly, the RSNO and special guests (including the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland) for their annual party with the Orchestra - a great night of spontaneity, witty banter and wonderful Scottish music. Book early to avoid disappointment! Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82148-RSNO-Season-2012-13-A-St-Andrew%27s-Party-with-Phil-&-Aly! http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103172-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Choral-Romance There is certainly no shortage of contrast here. The Four Serious Songs are among Brahms' most profound and personal works - deeply meditative music. They are performed here with his frothy and whimsical Liebeslieder Walzer - pop music of the highest quality. Schumann, who was a close friend to Brahms, is also heard in dramatically different modes - the Overture, Scherzo and Finale is sheer extrovert showmanship, while the Nachtlied brings the evening to a beautifully serene close. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103172-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Choral-Romance http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121916-60%27s-Gold Sat, 01 Dec 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121916-60%27s-Gold http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103173-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Pizarro-plays-Beethoven Charismatic Finn John Storgårds returns to the SCO with a new work from his famous countryman, Einojuhani Rautavaara, and Mendelssohn's majestic 'Reformation' Symphony. It was written to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession - the statement of Lutheran beliefs and practices presented to the Emperor Charles V in 1530; Mendelssohn captures the mystery and awe of the revelation, but also the fire and drama of Luther's story. Pizarro's performances of Beethoven have been described as an 'unalloyed delight'. Not to be missed. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103173-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Pizarro-plays-Beethoven http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/120142-Bootleg-Beatles Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/120142-Bootleg-Beatles http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124367-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Miraculous-Maestros:-Bartok-and-Hindemith Bartók and Hindemith both liked to present an austere face to the world. History, though, had different ideas. Bartók's The Miraculous Mandarin scandalised inter-war Hungary, and his riotous First Piano Concerto left audiences reeling. Hindemith, meanwhile, found himself writing a heartfelt elegy for King George V and a baton-twirling showstopper for the wartime US audience (even if he did call it "Symphonic Metamorphosis"). Martyn Brabbins conducts a programme that startles one moment, and charms the next with the inimitable Finnish pianist Olli Mustonen and the BBC SSO's superb principal viola, Scott Dickinson. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124367-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Miraculous-Maestros:-Bartok-and-Hindemith http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/122237-Deacon-Blue Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/122237-Deacon-Blue http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103174-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Weber-Wind-Concertos A perfect curtain-raiser to the festive season. High spirits, brilliant comedy and jaw-dropping virtuosity are the essence of Weber's concertos: a man of the theatre, he certainly knew how to entertain and thrill. Beethoven had no time at all for him, but had to eat his words when Weber wrote the most successful and influential opera of the decade. Egmont belongs to an utterly different kind of Romanticism: dark, heroic and stormy. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103174-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Weber-Wind-Concertos http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82150-RSNO-Season-2012-13-John-Lill-plays-Grieg Winter warmers: Tchaikovsky was a nervous soul, and he was modest about his First Symphony. But audiences for over a century have fallen head-over-heels for its wintry sparkle and youthful freshness. The RSNO's charismatic Assistant Conductor continues his love affair with the music of the north as keyboard legend John Lill plays Grieg's hugely popular concerto. And if you enjoy Scandinavian TV drama, you'll be charmed by the unmistakably Swedish style of Lars-Erik Larsson's tuneful homage to Shakespeare. Pre-concert talk 6.45pm Lisa Rourke (RSNO Sub-Principal Viola) Sat, 15 Dec 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82150-RSNO-Season-2012-13-John-Lill-plays-Grieg http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/126102-Christmas-Gala Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/126102-Christmas-Gala http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/69698-Christmas-Gala Sun, 16 Dec 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/69698-Christmas-Gala http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82151-RSNO-Season-2012-13-The-RSNO-Christmas-Concert Join the RSNO this December for a special feast of Christmas cheer! This family friendly concert is packed fullof your favourite festive melodies and singalong carols, including the magical film The Snowman shown on the big screen, accompanied by the Orchestra and narrated by a very special star guest. Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82151-RSNO-Season-2012-13-The-RSNO-Christmas-Concert http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124076-RSNO-Season-2012-13-The-RSNO-Christmas-Concert Join the RSNO this December for a special feast of Christmas cheer! This family friendly concert is packed fullof your favourite festive melodies and singalong carols, including the magical film The Snowman shown on the big screen, accompanied by the Orchestra and narrated by a very special star guest. Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124076-RSNO-Season-2012-13-The-RSNO-Christmas-Concert http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124111-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Christmas-at-The-Movies Join the BBC SSO on the red carpet for its annual celebration of film music which this year celebrates the Academy Award winners. This is an afternoon of solid gold, gong-garnering scores and songs that were judged their finest in their year. So get all the family glammed up for a sparkling celebration of music from the masters of cinematic scoring. Sun, 23 Dec 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124111-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Christmas-at-The-Movies http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103176-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-The-Great-C-Major Begin 2013 in the company of two brilliant and charismatic young artists. David Afkham's awards, prizes and plaudits make impressive reading: he has captured the attention of musicians and public alike, and makes his SCO debut with a typically ambitious bill. Schubert's 'Great C major' is not for the faint-hearted; for most of the 19th century it was considered unperformable. Now a firmly established favourite, it remains an epic musical journey. Piemontesi returns to the SCO, a pianist as charming as he is formidable. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103176-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-The-Great-C-Major http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124493-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Volkov-conducts-Polish-Visionaries Karol Szymanowski and Witold Lutos?awski: two very different visionaries, who between them lit up Poland's dark 20th century. Lutos?awski's Concerto for Orchestra brought a modernist energy to the Polish folk tradition; three decades later, his luminous Fourth Symphony reaffirmed his status as one of post-war music's most compelling voices. Szymanowski, meanwhile, channelled his repressed sensuality into a pair of ravishing song-cycles. Escapism, perhaps, but all the more beautiful for it, so expect a blaze of colour from Ilan Volkov who joins forces with one of Szymanowski's most admired living interpreters. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124493-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Volkov-conducts-Polish-Visionaries http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103177-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-The-Little-C-Major Between classics by Schubert and Beethoven, SCO Associate Artist Richard Egarr introduces one of their contemporaries who deserves to be far better known. Dussek certainly had a colourful life: his brilliance as pianist and composer won him the favour of Catherine the Great of Russia and Napoleon Bonaparte among others. It also won him favours of another kind, and he had to flee several countries with angry husbands on his heels. He left eighteen captivating and unusual piano concertos - hugely enjoyable to listen to, and fascinating for us looking back to that time because, in them, you can so clearly hear the future - the piano styles of Liszt, Chopin and Schumann. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103177-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-The-Little-C-Major http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103178-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Romantic-Century Now established as an exceptionally fine conductor, Andrew Manze is a musician of great range and curiosity. In this programme, he typically takes a familiar work - in this case Beethoven's First Symphony - and gives it an intriguing context: Mendelssohn is in very Beethovenian form in the little known overture and Schumann meltingly Romantic in the Cello Concerto. Rolf Martinsson's reflection on Schoenberg's ultra-Romantic Verklärte Nacht may last only ten minutes, but it makes a powerful, memorable impression, paving the way for the youthful blaze of Beethoven's symphony. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103178-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Romantic-Century http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82239-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Dvorak-Eight If you love Dvorák's New World Symphony, you won't be surprised to hear that his Eighth Symphony is every bit as enjoyable. But you might be surprised by just how many tunes you go home humming! Glorious stuff, conducted with verve by the dynamic Andrey Boreyko. First, though, enjoy Schumann's bright-eyed love-letter of a piano concerto with award-winning Polish pianist Rafa? Blechacz - and discover the amazing world of Victoria Borisova-Ollas and her Salman Rushdie-inspired Open Ground. Pre-concert talk 6.45pm Peter Hunt (RSNO Cello) Sat, 26 Jan 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82239-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Dvorak-Eight http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124494-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Runnicles-condusts-Beethoven%27s-Fifth Johann Strauss's unofficial Austrian national anthem begins a dance through the imagination of Vienna, a city whose relationship with tradition can be both as tender as Webern's tribute to Schubert, and as revolutionary as Beethoven's explosive Fifth Symphony. Or, indeed, as personal as Alban Berg's Violin Concerto, dedicated "to the memory of an Angel". Expect soloist Julian Rachlin, in partnership with Donald Runnicles, to uncover the painful secrets behind the shot-silk beauty of this quintessentially Viennese - yet wholly universal - 20th century masterpiece. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124494-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Runnicles-condusts-Beethoven%27s-Fifth http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103179-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-MacMillan-Oboe-Concerto "James MacMillan's new Oboe Concerto is a corker..." - The Times' verdict at its first performance. Even if contemporary music is not really your thing, we urge you not to miss this Scottish premiere given by the sensational François Leleux. Framing it, two perennial favourites: visits to Italy in the company of a distinguished Russian and a youthful German. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103179-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-MacMillan-Oboe-Concerto http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82241-RSNO-Season-2012-13-An-American-Festival:-1 Don't miss the first of two concerts dedicated to the stars and stripes. A supertanker in San Francisco Bay gathers speed and suddenly rockets into the sky. That's the image that inspired John Adams' Harmonielehre - and the music is every bit as spectacular. This big, fabulously colourful orchestral extravaganza might just be the Great American Symphony; it's definitely a thrilling climax to an evening that begins with Bernstein's rip-roaring comedy overture and Gershwin's gloriously jazzy "skyscraper concerto". Peter Oundjian lights the blue touchpaper, and pianist Jon Kimura Parker makes sure things go with a swing. Sir Alexander Gibson Memorial Concert Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82241-RSNO-Season-2012-13-An-American-Festival:-1 http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82436-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Romantic-Valentine%27s-Concert Whether it's the star-crossed romance of Romeo and Juliet or the seductive glamour of Don Juan, the great composers have always known how to tell a love story. This Valentine's night, make them part of yours. Snatch a brief encounter with Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto, and surrender to the Spanish passion of Ravel's Boléro, as the RSNO, under the baton of Christian Kluxen, serves up the ultimate in musical indulgence: a five-course feast of the food of love itself! Pre-concert talk 6.45pm Alison McIntyre (RSNO Violin) Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82436-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Romantic-Valentine%27s-Concert http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124495-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Valentine%27s-Concert From Tchaikovsky to Bernstein, the idea of the South has long intoxicated composers and we celebrate St. Valentine's Day with Latin panache. Seville-born Joaquin Turina simply had to look around him to find inspiration for his Danzas Fantásticas and Maurice Ravel drew on Mozart, jazz, and the spirit of his ancestral País Vasco to create his unique piano concerto. Ingrid Fliter's combination of delicacy and glittering virtuosity make her an ideal interpreter, and Miguel Harth-Bedoya will make Leonard Bernstein's fusion of Latin rhythm and urban energy kick and bite like few other conductors. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124495-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Valentine%27s-Concert http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82437-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Naked-Classics:-Stravinsky%27s-Firebird Are you sitting comfortably? Because Igor Stravinsky is about to tell you a story. Mystical beings, magic spells, green-clawed monsters and beautiful princesses Stravinsky's The Firebird has them all. You just need to listen. Paul Rissmann is your guide, while conductor Christian Kluxen and a glittering, blazing, super-sized RSNO paint the pictures that show how Stravinsky turned an old Russian fairytale into the stuff of dreams, and created a ballet as gripping as a blockbuster movie. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82437-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Naked-Classics:-Stravinsky%27s-Firebird http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103182-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Anderszewski-plays-Mozart Witness the ultimate in multi-tasking: playing the piano and directing an orchestra at the same time. Anderszewski manages it effortlessly and has given many wonderful Mozart performances with the SCO, both in Scotland and on their many international tours. It is really something special. Complementing these marvellous pieces, SCO Associate Artist Alexander Janiczek directs a youthful spree from Schubert and one of the most astonishing pieces in all music: Grosse Fuge is late Beethoven at its most visionary. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103182-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Anderszewski-plays-Mozart http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125055-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Brahms-Clarinet-Quartet Relax and unwind on a Sunday afternoon with the RSNO Chamber Series. A refreshing chance to hear the musicians of the Orchestra up close and personal, performing music by the great composers in an intimate setting. In our opening concert, RSNO clarinettist Josef Pacewicz takes centre stage for Brahms' Clarinet Quintet - widely regarded as Brahms' greatest achievement in chamber music. Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125055-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Brahms-Clarinet-Quartet http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124496-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Beethoven%27s-Seventh-Symphony A solo cello poses the question. The answer? Dance; whether the joyous whirl of Berlioz's take on Weber, or the astonishing creative flights of Lutostawski's masterly concerto. Nothing seems to liberate creative energy quite so explosively, from the swinging hedonism of Strauss's champagne operetta to the headlong rhythmic verve of Beethoven's barnstorming Seventh Symphony - the work that prompted even Richard Wagner to get on his toes. As a composer himself, BBC SSO Artist-in-Association Matthias Pintscher understands the power of rhythm; his partnership with a soloist as brilliantly inventive as Johannes Moser should strike dazzling sonic sparks. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124496-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Beethoven%27s-Seventh-Symphony http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103183-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Nelson-Mass Every year the SCO brings the world's finest musicians, yet it is still a special thrill when an artist of the stature of Adam Fischer makes his debut with the Orchestra. Haydn is his passion: he created both a festival and an orchestra to perform the great man's work. He comes to Scotland with a blockbuster programme to show Haydn in symphonic, operatic and grand styles. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103183-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Nelson-Mass http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82244-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Beethoven%27s-Eroica Poet, revolutionary, hero: Ludwig van Beethoven changed the history of music. Tonight, guest conductor Dima Slobodeniouk and virtuoso pianist Rudolf Buchbinder take us on an incredible journey through a turbulent age; from the stirring Leonore Overture No3 to the epic adventure of Beethoven's "Heroic" Symphony - inspired by Napoleon, but dedicated to the cause of freedom. In between comes Beethoven's darkest piano concerto, a moving reminder of the deeply romantic spirit behind that unstoppable energy. Pre-concert talk 6.45pm Michael Tumelty Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82244-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Beethoven%27s-Eroica http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103184-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Goerne-sings-Schubert To get the utmost out of Robin Ticciati's concerts this week and next, try to come to them both. As ever he is thoughtful and deep, taking the SCO into new realms. Across both concerts there is a sense of continuity and tradition with Vienna at its heart: the magnificent, musical city that was home to so many of these composers. Mahler loved Schubert, and Ticciati pairs their Fifth Symphonies. Webern pays tribute to Bach and Matthias Goerne, one of today's finest exponents of lieder, performs Schubert songs orchestrated by Webern, Brahms and Reger. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103184-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Goerne-sings-Schubert http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124497-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Chopin-Piano-Concerto-No.-2 Arrivals and departures: the teenage Chopin wrote his Second Piano Concerto just months before leaving Poland forever, yet its music is already drenched in the poetry that would make him famous. Anton Bruckner, meanwhile, hoped that his Second Symphony would be his passport into the Viennese musical elite - only to have it dismissed as "unplayable" by the Vienna Philharmonic. Hindsight offers perspective: tonight, former Chopin Competition winner Garrick Ohlsson brings a lifetime's devotion to bear on this latest instalment in our Muzyka Polska series, while Thomas Dausgaard has won critical acclaim for his fresh approach to Bruckner's profoundly Romantic early symphony. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124497-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Chopin-Piano-Concerto-No.-2 http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103185-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Das-Lied-von-der-Erde "The most personal utterance among Mahler's creations, and perhaps in all music..." The view of Mahler's friend, the conductor Bruno Walter, who gave the premiere in 1911 and lived to conduct Das Lied at the very first Edinburgh Festival in 1947. Inspired by Chinese poetry, the music veers between earthly passions and eternal longings, ultimately dissolving into sublime nothingness. This acclaimed new chamber orchestra version was premiered at the BBC Proms. Ticciati has preceded it, playfully enough, with perhaps Haydn's most theatrical and mad - literally mad - symphony. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103185-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Das-Lied-von-der-Erde http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82246-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Jarvi-Conducts-Tchaikovsky Byron's Manfred is the ultimate outsider, brooding, impetuous and tormented by a forbidden love. Tchaikovsky didn't just identify with him, he poured all his passion into this tremendous Manfred Symphony: sixty minutes of sweeping tunes, heart-pounding drama, and raw emotion. If you don't know it, there's no better guide than RSNO legend Neeme Järvi - just as no pianist plays Prokofiev's Third Piano Concerto with more flair than the incomparable Nikolai Lugansky. Hold onto your seat. Pre-concert talk 6.45pm Katherine Wren (RSNO Viola) Sat, 16 Mar 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82246-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Jarvi-Conducts-Tchaikovsky http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124077-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Oundjian-Conducts-Ma-vlast When Bedrich Smetana wrote Má vlast (My Country), he didn't only create a hymn to a great nation - he stretched the very limits of what music could achieve. So he'd have been thrilled by tonight's performance, in which his music is accompanied by stunning, specially-commissioned visuals by the artist James Westwater. Join Peter Oundjian and the RSNO on their journey down the River Vltava; and let Westwater's images and Smetana's music bring this tale of love, war and liberation unforgettably to life. Pre-concert talk 6.45pm William Chandler (RSNO Associate Leader) Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124077-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Oundjian-Conducts-Ma-vlast http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121497-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Handel%27s-Messiah Behold the Lamb of God, Hallelujah Chorus, The trumpet shall sound, I know that my Redeemer liveth. Join the RSNO Chorus and an all-star British cast under the baton of Paul Agnew for a very special Easter performance of Handel's masterpiece, Messiah. Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/121497-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Handel%27s-Messiah http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103188-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Ticciati-conducts-Berlioz If you loved Ticciati's thrilling Symphonie Fantastique last Season, join him for Berlioz's next symphonic masterpiece: Harold in Italy. A solo viola represents Byron's wistful dreamer Childe Harold in a sequence of Italian musical adventures, climaxing in the swaggering Orgie des Brigands. A direct line connects Weber, Schumann and Berlioz - they were kindred spirits, key figures without whom the Age of Romanticism would never have ignited such a blaze of inspiration. Pre-Concert Talk: 6.30pm (free to ticket holders) Author and musicologist David Cairns talks about Berlioz's Harold in Italy. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103188-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Ticciati-conducts-Berlioz http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124498-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Wagner%27s-Tristan-and-Isolde:-Act-III Betrayed and alone, Tristan lies wounded in his castle of Kareol. As his strength ebbs, he sees fantastic visions and dreams that the love of his Isolde might still redeem him. And so it will: but in a way more terrible, and more beautiful, than either of them had imagined. In the final act of Tristan, Donald Runnicles, the BBC SSO and some of the finest Wagner singers of our time tackle music that verges on the transcendent - though not before we've confronted the darkest implications of Wagner's world-changing vision, in Richard Strauss's wordless war-requiem for strings, Metamorphosen. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124498-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Wagner%27s-Tristan-and-Isolde:-Act-III http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103189-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Sinfonia-Concertante In the enviable position of writing most of his music for musicians that he knew well, Haydn peppered his work with wonderful solos - his Sinfonia Concertante is awash in them, offering select principals of the SCO a chance to shine. Janiczek has built a fascinating programme around it, with two short pieces from the 20th century; Strauss' moonlit sextet is as expansive as Webern's Five Pieces are tiny and dense. To close, a grand finale: the second symphony of Haydn's own troublesome pupil. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103189-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Sinfonia-Concertante http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82248-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Concierto-de-Aranjuez It might not be summer just yet, but tonight the RSNO, guest conductor Gilbert Varga and Montenegrin guitar hero Milo Karadagli? take you on a Mediterranean holiday with a difference! There's Italian romance with Martucci's dreamy Notturno and a guided tour of historic Italy with Ottorino Respighi - from the delightful Ancient Airs and Dances to the roof-raising hedonism of his sensational Roman Festivals. And, of course, there's the Spanish tune the whole world loves, in Rodrigo's chart-topping Concierto de Aranjuez. Pre-concert talk 6.45pm Ursula Heidecker Allen (RSNO Violin) Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82248-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Concierto-de-Aranjuez http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124499-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Kozhukhin-plays-Rachmaninov%27s-Third-Piano-Concerto "I need the sound of the trampling of steel-shod boots", Shostakovich told the first performers of his Ninth Symphony - but this startlingly irreverent "pseudo-comedy" certainly wasn't the victory march the Soviet authorities were expecting, any more than Britten's passionately anti-war Sinfonia da Requiem was what its Imperial Japanese commissioners had ordered. This thought-provoking programme from Donald Runnicles opens in a different world: it took a composer of supreme confidence to write Rachmaninov's sweeping Third Piano Concerto, and it takes a pianist of unparalleled gifts to make it soar. Anyone who heard Denis Kozhukhin's acclaimed Prokofiev piano concerto cycle last season will have no concerns on that count. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124499-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Kozhukhin-plays-Rachmaninov%27s-Third-Piano-Concerto http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103190-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Britten-100:I 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Britten, arguably the greatest and most successful British composer of the past century. The SCO has its own long and distinguished history of performing his music in the opera house as well as in concert. This week and next it features Britten in two very different contexts. Richard Egarr pairs him with the composer he treasured most: Henry Purcell. Two centuries separate them, but Britten loved - and learned from - the way Purcell set the English language to music. This lovely sequence of works by both men gives plenty of chances to relish them at their considerable best. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103190-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Britten-100:I http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125056-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Strings-and-Brass-Celebration Relax and unwind on a Sunday afternoon with the RSNO Chamber Series. A refreshing chance to hear the musicians of the Orchestra up close and personal, performing music by the great composers in an intimate setting. From Haydn to Pärt, enjoy an afternoon of music written especially for string trio and brass quartet, celebrating the wonderful acoustics of Dovecot Studios. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125056-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Strings-and-Brass-Celebration http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103191-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Britten-100:II Britten was a powerful, Janus-like figure musically, always looking both to the past and the future. This concert celebrates that aspect of the great man by arriving at Mozart's mighty 40th Symphony by way of two composers who have been associated with Britten's Festival in Aldeburgh. Birtwistle's brief Carmen arcadiae presents an intense, dramatic and punchy opening; and Britten surely would have admired Suckling's absorbing and ambitious storm, rose, tiger. At the heart of the evening stands one of the greatest poetic masterpieces of all time; Britten's own selection of verse on the theme of night and sleep, which he set with unforgettable brilliance. John Mark Ainsley, as fine an interpreter as you will find, is partnered by the SCO's virtuoso Principal Horn, Alec Frank-Gemmill. Pre-Concert Talk: 6.30pm (free to ticket holders) Composer Martin Suckling talks about his work and Benjamin Britten. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103191-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Britten-100:II http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82250-RSNO-Season-2012-13-An-American-Festival:-II The RSNO's second stateside trip opens with Aaron Copland's joyous ballet Appalachian Spring. John Adams sees a darker America, and his atom-bomb opera Doctor Atomic caused a sensation when it was performed in London in 2009. Under Peter Oundjian, this should be a highlight of the Season - a must-hear concert that also features two real rarities as Xiayin Wang performs piano concertos from Copland and Samuel Barber. If you love Barber's Adagio, prepare for an electrifying surprise! Pre-concert talk 6.45pm William Chandler (RSNO Associate Leader) Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82250-RSNO-Season-2012-13-An-American-Festival:-II http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/117861-Chris-de-Burgh Songs which moved and motivated Chris de Burgh to become a better writer himself are at the core of his latest album 'Footsteps 2'. In a variety of ways, the 10 'covers' on the album each proved influential to Chris in forging and developing his career. The show will include tracks from Footsteps 2, and of course, lots of Chris' greatest hits. Chris says "I'm really looking forward to the next touring adventure. I'm especially looking forward to performing in Glasgow, it's been some years since we've played there, and the fans are some of the best in the world". Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/117861-Chris-de-Burgh http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124500-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Osborne-plays-Beethoven%27s-Emperor-Concerto Few composers were more aware than Ralph Vaughan Williams of what it meant to write a Ninth Symphony - and few have been less daunted. The composer may have been 85 years old, but 1950s audiences heard a symphony of astonishing power, ambition and imaginative fire: a contemporary prophet looking forward, not back. It's a strikingly equal match for Beethoven's mighty 'Emperor' concerto, as Steven Osborne and Andrew Manze tackle two of the pinnacles of our Beethoven concerto and Vaughan Williams symphony cycles. And for once, Richard Wagner doesn't quite steal the show, though his visionary Lohengrin prelude burns with the same inner light. Thu, 02 May 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124500-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Osborne-plays-Beethoven%27s-Emperor-Concerto http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103192-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Beethoven-Seven Dreams, dance, myths and fantasies pervade this concert, which culminates in Beethoven's exhilarating powerhouse of a symphony, the Seventh. It is the perfect foil to Schumann's lyrical concerto, interpreted here by one of the world's leading pianists: Nelson Goerner is acclaimed as much for his emotional breadth as for the staggering facility and technique that free him to create such brilliant pianism. Fri, 03 May 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103192-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Beethoven-Seven http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103193-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Levin-plays-Mozart Mozart in 1784 and Schubert in 1814/15 - great years for great composers. Mozart was at the height of his popularity in Vienna, writing a stream of new works to perform at his very own showcase concerts. Schubert found his voice in 1814/15 in masterpieces such as Gretchen am Spinnrade; his second symphony has all the best qualities of youth. To open the concert, Levin introduces an unsung hero of the Romantic age. Reicha was a friend of Beethoven and Haydn, and influential teacher of Berlioz, Liszt and Gounod among others. Fri, 10 May 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/103193-Scottish-Chamber-Orchestra:-Season-12-13-Levin-plays-Mozart http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82252-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Naked-Classics:-Wagner%27s-Ring Wagner's epic Ring cycle is the kind of experience that changes lives. A tale of gods, lovers, tragedy and redemption that begins at the bottom of a river and ends with the destruction of a world - it's quite simply overwhelming. But if you don't happen to have four days to spare, here's your chance to see what the fuss is about: an hour-long orchestral highlights package! Paul Rissmann tells the story: Richard Wagner and the RSNO do the rest. Prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. Sat, 11 May 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82252-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Naked-Classics:-Wagner%27s-Ring http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124501-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Stravinsky%27s-The-Rite-of-Spring "I heard" said Igor Stravinsky, "and I wrote what I heard. I am the vessel through which The Rite passed". Maybe the famous opening-night punch-up has been exaggerated. But one thing's for sure: when Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring premiered in Paris that night in May 1913, it was a shattering moment in musical history - and we're still feeling the aftershocks today. BBC SSO Artist-in-Association Matthias Pintscher brings a composer's insight to this centenary performance, and directs his own creative response to Stravinsky's seismic challenge. Bach's superbly inventive B minor orchestral suite, meanwhile, demonstrates that revolutions don't have to start riots. Thu, 16 May 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124501-BBC-Scottish-Symphony-Orchestra-Stravinsky%27s-The-Rite-of-Spring http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82253-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Choral-Classics:-Elijah "Is not His word like a fire?" Felix Mendelssohn may have been a friend of Queen Victoria, but there's absolutely nothing stuffy about his Elijah. This is religious music with a wonderful difference: a rip-roaring Old Testament epic full of blood, thunder and fabulously hummable tunes. We welcome back conductor Sir Andrew Davis, the RSNO Chorus and Junior Chorus, and an all-star team of soloists for what should be a truly roof-raising night to remember. Pre-concert talk 6.45pm Ursula Heidecker Allen (RSNO Violin) Sat, 18 May 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82253-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Choral-Classics:-Elijah http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82254-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Dvorak-Cello-Concerto "What a symphony that would make!" declared Antonín Dvorák when he saw the Niagara Falls. But he didn't write a symphony: he wrote the most sweepingly romantic cello concerto of all time. The superb Norwegian cellist Truls Mørk throws himself headlong into its torrents tonight, while conductor Thomas Søndergård and the RSNO let loose a volley of musical fireworks with Stravinsky's Petrouchka - a riotous story of old Russia, with an unforgettable sting in its tail. Pre-concert talk 6.45pm Katherine Wren (RSNO Viola) and David Martin (RSNO Viola) This concert is dedicated to the Lillie Bequest Fund in honour of the RSNO Foundation Sat, 25 May 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/82254-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Dvorak-Cello-Concerto http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124078-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Season-Finale!-Oundjian-and-Benedetti-Gala-Concert Laurence Olivier's wartime film of Shakespeare's Henry V is a true classic of British cinema - and William Walton's stirring score is quite simply one of the greatest of all time. Peter Oundjian, the massed RSNO choruses and a special guest narrator all come together to end the Season in truly spectacular fashion - and welcome Scotland's favourite violinist, Nicola Benedetti in two all-time favourites from opposite sides of the Channel. "We few, we happy few" - make sure you're amongst them! Pre-concert talk 6.45pm Michael Tumelty Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/124078-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Season-Finale!-Oundjian-and-Benedetti-Gala-Concert http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125057-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Classical-Strings Relax and unwind on a Sunday afternoon with the RSNO Chamber Series. A refreshing chance to hear the musicians of the Orchestra up close and personal, performing music by the great composers in an intimate setting. Join our quintet of strings for a survey of great classical chamber music including Wolf's Italian Serenade and Schubert's String Quintet in C major. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:30:00 GMT http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/whatson/event/125057-RSNO-Season-2012-13-Classical-Strings