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Eddie McGuire 60th Birthday Celebration

Scottish Music Centre
1 Jan 2008

Scottish Music Centre composer member Eddie McGuire celebrates his 60th Birthday on the 15th February of this year. Eddie, who was nominated for a British Composer Award in late 2007, is based in Glasgow and is one of Scotland’s most reputable composers.

Eddie McGuire is also known as the flautist and writer for, Scottish folk group, The Whistlebinkies. He is also a founder member of the Harmony Chinese Music Ensemble and is the chair of the Scotland and Northern Ireland Regional Committee for the Musicians Union.

Eddies music can be heard at the following concerts in February/ March and more information on Eddie McGuire and his works can be found at www.scottishmuisccentre.com/edward_mcguire.

Feb 2008
13 February, 5.15pm
Music Department of Glasgow University. Birthday Symposium
A birthday Symposium for Edward McGuire with Bill Sweeny (University of Glasgow) and John Purser (Composer, write, Scholar and Broadcaster) will take place on the Wednesday 13 February at 5.15pm in the Music Department, 14 University Gardens (Room 2 – 1st Floor).

14 February, 1.10pm
Concert Hall, Glasgow University 60th Birthday Concert
Edinburgh Quartet with Jessica Beeston, viola, play Martyr, Modal Duets, String Trio and Guest Quintet.

March 08
2 March, 7.30pm
Old Well Theatre, Moffat
Recital by Alison Smart (Soprano) and Katherine Duran (piano) includes Song “Reves de la Bonne Heure”

4 March, 1.15pm
Ramshorn Theatre, Ingram Street, Glasgow
Recital by Alison Smart (Soprano) and Katherine Duran (piano) includes Song “Reves de la Bonne Heure”

7 March, 7.30pm
Eden Court, Inverness
BBC SSO Perform “Spirit of Wallace”

30 March, 7.30pm
Edinburgh International Harp Festival
Merchiston Castle School
Edinburgh Quartet with Isabelle Moretti (harp) and John Kenny (trombone) perform “The Great Sextet.”