A report by Hugh Macdonald Sometimes it seems that we only hear the music of composers from beyond well-worn and familiar paths when there’s an anniversary to celebrate. But too often the celebration amounts to little more than a token gesture …
Brought Back to Life – Erik Chisholm’s Violin Concerto
There’s a long way to go yet in our mission to bring Erik Chisholm’s music back into the living world of performance. So many works still to be typeset, printed and made available to musicians, so many pieces still to…
Kevin Bowyer Organ Recital – Change of Date
We regret to announce that this event has been cancelled due to Kevin Bowyer’s indisposition. It is hoped to re-schedule at a later date. Kevin Bowyer’s organ recital at Glasgow University Memorial Chapel, previously incorrectly advertised as being on Wednesday, June…
Chisholm Piano Concerto to Tour China
Erik Chisholm’s Piano Concerto No 1 Piobaireachd, one of his most popular works, is to be played in China – almost certainly the first major piece of his to be heard there. The team that recorded the two piano concertos…
Premier of Chisholm’s ‘Psychologically Brutal’ Opera
Erik Chisholm’s one-act opera Simoon, one of his Murder in Three Keys triptych, is to be performed for the first time in its full orchestral score in Glasgow on Monday, June 8th, the 50th anniversary of the composer’s death. Premièred…
Glasgow Georgian Mansion Hosts Chisholm Recital
One of Scotland’s grandest country mansions will be the setting for a recital of songs and piano music by Erik Chisholm on Sunday, June 7. One of several events being held to commemorate the death of Chisholm 50 years ago,…
Wolverton Manor Concert
Following on the success of his concert last year at Wolverton Manor, Isle of Wight, Michael Jones returned for his second piano recital on August 4th. HIs ambitious programme included works by Mozart, Debussy, Saint-Saëns and Chopin, two Scottish composers,…