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Music on Sundays
The Dunfermline Arts Guild 2017–18 programme of chamber music concerts, which takes place at Carnegie on Sunday evenings from October through to March, displays its usual wealth of musical talent, in a variety of ensembles and styles ranging from solo piano to wind quintet. The linked brochure contains lots of information about the artists and their music, as well as details about tickets – including a six-for-the-price-of-four season ticket offer, which is great value at just £40.
The “Music on Sundays” series kicks off on 8 October 2017 at 7.30pm in the Carnegie Hall Studio, with a programme of songs and guitar solos by Alison McNeill and Sasha Savaloni that will include a newly commissioned work from composer Stuart MacRae on the theme of “Pilgrimage”.
Ask Jean Kennedy or Martin Tarr for a personal recommendation – you can’t beat live music!
Queensferry Festival
Queensferry Music Society invite you to their mini folk festival on Saturday 30 September from 4:00pm–8:00pm at St Margaret’s Lodge, 3 Stoneycroft Road, South Queensferry EH30 9HX (behind the bowling club). “A relaxed, informal vibe where people can talk as well as listen.”
Four top-class professional acts – Jamie Laval, U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion, who captivates his audiences with passionate, virtuosic performances and engaging stories; Tunna, who perform an exciting mix of original and traditional tunes taking their audience across the genres; and Nick Jenkins, who plays intricate, fast, folk music on the fiddle – plus groups from local high schools.
From 1.30pm–3.30pm, there’s also a unique opportunity for young (S1-S6) strings or wind players to try their hand at traditional music in the workshop led by June Nelson of Scottish Fiddle Orchestra. Students learn a tune on the day, then play it at the event later!
More info from their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/240451383113652.
Mikado character notes
As potentially the best known operetta in the G&S canon, Rae suggests that there isn’t much she can tell you about the characters that hasn’t been said a million times before. But she’s looking to make the production vibrant, relevant and perhaps a little off kilter, is open to all interpretations, and looks forward to seeing at the auditions what you can bring to the party. Do read her brief at this link.
Cromlit’s Baroque …
Only a week to go!
The first rehearsal night for The Mikado will be next Wednesday, 23 August from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Whitefield. Please do all you can to encourage friends, relations, neighbours and colleagues to come and join the chorus and/or audition for principal rôles!
There are two audition dates, Monday 28 August and Wednesday 6 September, the latter at the end of the rehearsal. Do take a look at the audition pieces, and book your slot with Mary Alexander by e-mailing auditions@dgass.org.uk (or phoning her on 01383 737441).
Cat-Like Tread Sorcerer
You’ll recognise an number of old friends and current members of the Society in Cat-Like Tread’s 2017 production of The Sorcerer, which you can enjoy at 7:30pm from 21–27 August at Paradise in Augustines (Venue 152), 41-45 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EL.
Based on the last three years, this show is likely to be a sell-out, so book soon. If you want to join the group going from the Society, contact Sinead through the DGASS Buddies Facebook page.