Event Archive

The second visit by the 'in residence' group

Choir of King's College, Aberdeen

Jazz on a Sunday afternoon

Multi-instrumentalist players of Aberdeen Baroque 24 offer a varied programme of baroque music.

University of Aberdeen Choral Society and Marischal Chamber Orchestra

Howard Blake's 'The Snowman'

'A belief in the art of improvisation combined with the infinite art and science of rhythm is what brings H, L and K together. Their music often resembles contemporary classical music more than jazz but with dense, complex rhythms and textures, and virtuosic improvisation. Whilst they reference a huge and disparate range of...

A spectacular opening concert for the Symphony Orchestra.

The University Choral Society and Marischal Chamber Orchestra join forces in this concert.

An evening of Concert Band favourites.

From Aberdeen's twin city of Clermont Ferrand, this five piece jazz ensemble are influenced by the New York Jazz Scene as much as by the secular traditions of Auvergne, Africa and India.

In his first visit to Aberdeen, Adriaan will be playing works including pieces by Muffat, Bohm, Guilan and Bach

The UoA Chamber Choir perform the works of Morten Lauridsen.

The new music ensemble with Morten Lauridsen.

Final performnance of John F Hudson's new opera Demimondaine.

The second of three performances of John F. Hudson's new opera.

An inspiring one-day teaching seminar for musicians

World Premier of John F. Hudson's new opera.

Traces: a lecture recital by the Bozzini Quartet

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An evening of contemporary string quartet compositions.

A new opera by University of Aberdeen BMus Student, Andrew Fowler.

A new opera by University of Aberdeen BMus student, Andrew Fowler.

A new opera by University of Aberdeen BMus student, Andrew Fowler.

Tribute to Sir Peter Maxwell Davies.

International contemporary jazz trio.

A programme of Bach played on the Aubertin Organ.

'Frenemies' - The musical rivalries of the Baroque Era.

New compositions by students on our Masters Degree programme Mike Merrill, Benjamin Cramer and Simon Hellewell.

Der Kleine Tod

The opening concert to the music department's Concert Series for 2016/17

The University of Aberdeen's MMus in Sonic Arts Degree Show celebrates the success of sonic arts students whose final project ranges from sound installations to site specific performances and electroacoustic compositions.

A pasticcio drawing on three of the earliest settings.

A pasticcio drawing on three of the earliest settings

A light programme of popular pieces by this very accomplished group of students.

A chance to hear the 4th year Recitals which form part of their Music Degree

A chance to hear the 4th Year Final Recitals which form part of their Music Degree.

A chance to hear the 4th year Recitals which form part of their Music Degree.

Fluctuating between sound objects and soundscapes: composing with spaces on the edge of noise Abstract:The seminar will focus on recent compositions by Luca Nasciuti, second year PhD student.Luca will discuss the importance of visual documentation in producing his music. He will introduce his approach to the aesthetics of noise in electronic...

A programme of Mahler and Shostakovich finish the Symphony Orchestra's contribution to the 2015/16 Concert Series.

McGill University's Organist, John Grew plays a programme of French organ music.

Final of the Ogston Music Prize. The finalists will compete for this premier soloists prize sponsored by Prof. Derek Ogston. * Please note new venue

Music for Holy Week

Translating Gluck’s Paris Operas to the Colonial Caribbean and Contemporary Britain  Abstract: Few opera composers were more acutely aware of the vagaries of translating a work from one culture to another than Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-87), who is described as the first “truly international opera composer” (Howard) and who famously turned his...

Finalists' Concert presented by SPECTRUM New Music Ensemble

The Choral Society and Aberdeen Choral come together in the joint performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah

Join the University of Aberdeen's Concert Band in a mix of popular works.

Students of the University of Aberdeen play music from the Baroque Era.

Last in the series of visits to the University by the "Ensemble in Residence".

Exploring Engagement and Detachment in James MacMillan's Seven Last Words Abstract:The emotional detachment that is required for liturgy has maintained itself as the most important thing throughout, but there are moments when that objectivity breaks down and subjectivity... takes over.During his interview with Mandy Hallam in 2007, MacMillan seems to suggest...

Join Iain Quinn, Professor of Organ at Florida State University playing on the Aubertin Organ.

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A concert dedicated to the works of one of Scotland's most famous composers of the 20th century.

2015 Ogston Prize Winners recital with Ellen Smith and Alison Ewan

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Organ improvisation class led by Prof.David J Smith

McOpera Brass lead the North East of Scotland Brass Festival.

McOpera brass with Nigel Bodice play Mussorgsky's Pictures At An Exhibition

Recital of music for Lent by Dr. Frauke Jurgensen.

Music featuring the composer Benjamin Thigpen.

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Improvisation class led by Prof. David J Smith

Under the directorship of Ralph Stellzenmuller, Ensemble Combassal play music by Monteverdi: Music in Transition. The bridge between prima and seconda pratica

Ralph Stelzenmuller returns to Aberdeen to perform on the Aubertin Organ.

Annual Percussion Ensemble concert gives the opportunity to hear a wide variety of contemporary works for percussion.

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Join Prof. David J Smith for an improvisation class on the Aubertin Organ.

There is a pre-concert talk about Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time. This will take place in King' s College Chapel at 18.30hrs with the concert starting at 19.30hrs.

Entering the Woods: anlytical approaches to Brian Ferneyhough's Time and Motion Study II Abstract: Brian Ferneyhough’s musical scores are famous for their often impenetrable appearance. His specific approach to music notation not only challenges the audacious performer, who has to come up with solutions for the dazzling amount of instructions in the...

Steve Fishwick and his band give a Concert followed by a Masterclass.

Join David J Smith in a programme of French classical organ music. This particularly suits the Aubertin Organ

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A programme of Hindemith and Britten featuring Nicola Boag - Viola

A programme of Hindemith and Britten featuring Nicola Boag - Viola.

Joe Williamson will be leading a masterclass in the Education Annexe on Friday 29th January 2016.

In association with Jazz at the Blue Lamp

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Join Prof. David J Smith in a class of improvisation on the Aubertin Organ.

Join the Chapel Choir for the annual service of Lessons and Carols.

Join the University Jazz Band and Big Band in some Christmas Jazz

Join the Choral Society in a mix of Christmas favourites.

Richard Bailey joins the University of Aberdeen Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Shostakovich Piano Concerto No 2.

The Aberdeen Early Music Collective sing late Medieval songs and play dances from across Europe, performed as a reconstruction of a musical entertainment in the circle of Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514).

Join the University of Aberdeen Baroque Ensemble in a concert featuring the music of Biber, Matteis, Purcell, Vivaldi and Corelli.

University of Aberdeen Concert Band presents a programme of music from around the world

The University of Aberdeen Choral Society and Chamber Orchestra join together in a programme of Britten's Simple Symphony, Heath's The Celtic and Faure's Requiem featuring guest Soloist In Residence - Andrew McTaggart

Dr Cooke from the University of Aberdeen discusses the liturgical music of James MacMillan.

Drumpetello is a unique and dynamic ensemble featuring Trumpet, Cello and Percussion

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Book ahead to reserve a place on this improvisation class on the Aubertin Organ

Join Prof. Paul Mealor for his birthday concert with the Aberdeen Chamber Choir, the Marischal Chamber Orchestra and McOpera Orchestra in a world premier of Prof. Mealor's "Passiontide"

A programme of improvisations by this Edinburgh based organist.

The Rotary Club of Aberdeen & University of Aberdeen, Music Department join together in a charity concert.

Workshops with Flautist Lis Dooner in association with North East of Scotland Music School.

Find out about postgraduate study opportunities at the University of Aberdeen.

Ben MacDonald is to give a Masterclass on Friday with Students from the music department.

In association with the Jazz At The Blue Lamp Series, a chance to enjoy some mainstream jazz.

Matthew Whiteside (composer and orchestrator) and Emma Lloyd (Performer) discuss their recent work and the development of a new interface that opens up performative possibilities.

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Improvisation class led by Prof. David J Smith

Richard Ingham features new works by leading Scottish composers, celebrating Adolph Sax's Bicentenary. A mix of contemporary, classical, tradition music and jazz.

This concert will feature British composer, Judith Bingham's works and a new work by Sarah Rimkus, for Spectrum.

In association with the Sound Festival, Dr. Roger B Williams explores the interface between acoustic and electronically produced sounds.

Prof. David J Smith explores the modern free-style improvisations alongside a set of variations in the "old-style"

The second concert in the series with French Ensemble Alternance

Second concert in the series by Ian Pace

Third performance of a new work by PhD student Gemma McGregor

Ian Pace plays the complete cycle of Pascal Dusapin's etudes for piano

Second Performance of this new work by PhD Student Gemma McGregor