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Textures and Resonances - A recital of new music for solo organ, and organ and electronics.

For the last 12 months, Scottish Opera has been working with undergraduate writers (Ruth Potts and James Leonard) and composers (Joe Stollery and Mark McNamee) at the University of Aberdeen to encourage the next generation of opera makers. Working with two experienced mentors – Scottish Opera’s Composer in Residence, Gareth Williams and director and...

For the last 12 months, Scottish Opera has been working with undergraduate writers (Ruth Potts and James Leonard) and composers (Joe Stollery and Mark McNamee) at the University of Aberdeen to encourage the next generation of opera makers. Working with two experienced mentors – Scottish Opera’s Composer in Residence, Gareth Williams and director and...

A dynamic, energetic, fun-filled day with beautiful music exploring techniques and tips to improve the sound of any singing group. Open to any music educator, teacher, choir leader / trainer - and which caters for all ages from infant to adult.

 This project brings together soprano Juliet Fraser and French percussionist Maxime Echardour who have collaborated with their respective ensembles EXAUDI and L’Instant Donné on music by Gérard Pesson and Stefano Gervasoni and here explore duo repertoire of an experimental nature from either side of the Channel. Christopher Fox   The True Standard...

This week, we are hugely fortunate to have a group of visiting Argentinean Musicians coming to give a talk/masterclass whilst they are in Aberdeen performing at the sound festival. Eliseo Tapia is a master bandoneonista he will talk about the instrument's history in tango music as well as performing a...

sound is pleased to be welcoming back pioneering percussionist Colin Currie who will officially open the 2014 festival. Within this evenings programme he will be performing the Scottish première of a newly commissioned work by Norwegian composer, Rolf Wallin. Anna Clyne                      Secret GardenElliott Carter        ...

Home-grown and International talent come together for a Bach Bonanza

Organ Improvisation from one of Britain's most well-known organists.

Newly commissioned works for 'New Focus' as well as jazz standards.