We’re happy to advertise events in which our members are taking part, provided that they have some general musical or theatrical interest, and to showcase shows and concerts being run by other local societies. All we need is to have information and an image, and preferably also a web link. As soon as you have an event to share, please email Martin.
Fauré at Dunfermline Abbey
You may have heard the Robin Chapel Choir at one of their sold-out performances of Carols by Candlelight at Fire Station Creative. This is an opportunity to hear them in the majestic setting of Dunfermline Abbey.
It is a very special year for the choir as 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Lieutenant Robin Tudsbery’s passing in the final days of World War II. During the early part of the war, Robin was entrusted with guarding King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, and their daughters, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret. He was just 25 when the armoured car he and two comrades were traveling in was blown up by a mine in the German town of Kutenholz. In his memory, his parents, Sir Francis and Lady Tudsbery, built the beautiful Robin Chapel in Edinburgh. To mark this anniversary the Robin Chapel Choir will be performing this special concert in Dunfermline Abbey featuring the wonderful Requiem by Fauré and I was glad by Hubert Parry which was performed at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
The concert is being presented to raise funds for a visit to Germany by The Robin Chapel Choir which will be dedicated to fostering unity and remembrance. It includes a concert with a German choir in Hannover, a special ceremony at Becklingen War Cemetery — Robin’s final resting place — and a performance at a former prisoner-of-war camp near Sandbostel.
The Robin Chapel Choir are recognized as one of the foremost choirs in Scotland. Their growing reputation has led to sold-out events at Holyrood Palace, Falkland Palace, Fire Station Creative in Dunfermline and Perth Museum. A particular highlight was the invitation to perform at a special service to mark the arrival of the Stone of Destiny at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King Charles III.
Tickets are £15 each and can be purchased from: www.tuttievents.com
Cromlit’s Lilt concerts
Vince Gray, the leader of our orchestra, has invited us to the Cromlit’s Lilt concert of baroque music at Dollar Academy at 3:00pm on Sunday 24 November. As the flier quotes: ‘Rarely have I heard baroque masterpieces played with so much flair and enthusiasm’. Tickets at the door – £8, £6 concessions, children free. For details, click the image.
Cromlit’s Lilt will also be giving their traditional Christmas Concert at The Erskine Church, Burntisland, at 7.00pm on Friday 20 December.
Celebrations 150! – 1 Autumn
Quite a few of the orchestra came to see Iolanthe in February, and eight of ourThe Jury’s Out band will be playing. Watch out for our Secretary, Ellen, and Karen’s daughter, Sarah, who will be playing at the back of the second fiddles!
As always, a very varied programme, this time featuring A Wee Fife Festival Overture Gourlay / Air ‘N’ The Strings Plus Fraser and Andante Cantabile Tchaikowsky – with Katrina Marzella-Wheeler, Baritone / Scottish Sketches Hamilton / Joyeuse Marche Chabrier / Jeux d’enfants Bizet / from Music for the Royal Fireworks Handel / Entry of the Gladiators Fucik / Karelia Suite (first movement) Sibelius.
Tickets (including free programme) £10 Adults, £5 Child/Student, Under-5 free, available from orchestra members, via the KOS website or phone 07473 752369.
Come and sing opportunities
Two opportunities that may be on interest:
Dunfermline’s own Paul Gudgin invites us to two Open Rehearsals at 7:30pm on Sunday 8/15 September at Blackhall St Columbas Church to join his choir Jubilo as they start work on their spring concert. You would be singing some of the Bernstein Chichester Psalms and also some sections of the Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert. Free and great fun!
ERCU invite you to “Come and Sing” Brahms’ Requiem on Saturday 7 September at St Cuthbert’s: 10:00am–5:30pm (performance 4:30pm open to all). Tickets at this link.
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Quas’ Etoiles?
Something to support, given the double DGASS connection …
“With a gap in the early evening of the Outwith programme on Friday 6 September, three sopranos and a master of music present a wide-ranging programme, with an element of fun as they have only three weeks to prepare!
“Frances McCafferty will be joined by Linda Milne, known for her Gilbert and Sullivan performances, and a complete unknown, MaryAnn Rennie. All three will be ably accompanied by Matthew Beetschen.”
The Abbey Church of Dunfermline 7.00pm Friday 6 September: doors open at 6.30pm; the concert lasts an hour. Free entry – donations for church funds
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