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Cal MacAninch plays Henry V with the RSNO
16 May 2013 - Scottish Music Centre [ news ]
Acclaimed stage and screen Scottish actor Cal MacAninch, who recently appeared in BBC drama series Downtown Abbey, narrates the tale of the 15th Century English monarch, as part of William Walton’s Henry V: A Shakespeare Scenario, for the Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s (RSNO) final concerts of the 2012:13 Season.
Bagpipes in pop music
16 May 2013 - Herald [ news ]
The White Stripes did it.
Auntie Flo's Future Rhythm Machine
16 May 2013 - Herald [ news ]
It's another rainy weekday evening in Glasgow, but somewhere in Pollokshields a micro-climate is developing.
Bringing Commonwealth Gaelic diaspora home for 2014
16 May 2013 - Jim Gilchrist - Scotsman [ news ]
SAIL a westbound ferry boldly beyond its habitual port of call, tramp the age-old cattle route of a drove road past its market destination then keep going, and you have emigration.
Pastels making anxious return to Glasgow spotlight
16 May 2013 - Fiona Shepherd - Scotsman [ news ]
IT has been 16 years since The Pastels last released an album of their own.
‘Tango opera’ brings street style to Edinburgh
16 May 2013 - Kenneth Walton - Scotsman [ news ]
THE essence of Argentine culture is distilled in a version of Astor Piazzolla’s ‘tango opera’ presented by Mr McFall’s Chamber.
Aberdeen children's choir hopes to hit all the right notes with investors
15 May 2013 - STV [ news ]
A choir group for children in deprived areas of Aberdeen is hoping to hit all the right notes as they look for investors to sing their praise.
CHVRCHES sell out entire Australian tour
15 May 2013 - themusic.com.au [ news ]
We love CHVRCHES and we’re very pleased to hear that we’re not the only ones, as their Australian tour is now entirely sold out!
.Edinburgh Fringe: ‘Made in Scotland’ show details
15 May 2013 - Brian Ferguson - Scotsman [ news ]
A PLAY about the London riots will be taking centre-stage in the Scottish Government’s major showcase at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Tectonics Festival
15 May 2013 - David Kettle - Telegraph [ news ]
Splashing sandpits and shuddering shrubbery; ping-pong balls bouncing on bass drums; the Beatles resonating from within a teapot.
