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SUMMARY:The Gentle Shepherd - Opera Caledonia
DESCRIPTION:Over 300 years have passed since the publication of Allan Ramsay’s pastoral comedy \n“The Gentle Shepherd”. Through the inclusion of traditional songs and music\, \nRamsay adapted his work into a ballad opera\, earning it the title of “the first Scottish \nopera”. \nSet against the backdrop of the Pentland Hills\, “The Gentle Shepherd” tells the story \nof Patie\, a poor but virtuous shepherd\, who falls in love with Peggy\, a shepherdess. \nEnjoy a concert retelling of what became Ramsay’s most popular work\, performed by \nStephanie Stanway (soprano)\, Christian Schneeberger (tenor) and Derek Clark \n(harpsichord) in the glorious surroundings of Penicuik. \n \nPlease click here to purchase tickets \nFurther information  \nScottish soprano Stephanie Stanway is a Samling Artist and recent graduate of the \nAlexander Gibson Opera School at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland where she \nstudied under Wilma MacDougall having previously studied at the Royal Northern \nCollege of Music. Stephanie is the recipient of the Ye Cronies Opera award The \nDame Eva Turner Vocal Prize. \nScottish tenor Christian Schneeberger studied at the Royal Conservatoire of \nScotland\, where he won the Glasgow Grand Society Opera Cup\, the Hugh S. \nRoberton Prize for Scottish Singing\, and the William Allan Prize. He performs \nregularly with Scottish Opera has appeared throughout the UK as a recitalist\, \noratorio soloist\, and opera singer. Recent engagements include Verdi’s Requiem with \nthe Royal Scottish National Orchestra. \nScottish Opera’s celebrated former Head of Music\, Derek Clark is an Honours \ngraduate of the RSAMD and the University of Durham. He studied at the London \nOpera Centre before joining Welsh National Opera as a répétiteur in 1977\, making \nhis professional conducting debut in 1981 with Handel’s Tamerlano. During his time \nat Scottish Opera he conducted more than 30 operas for the company\, including \nmajor works by Handel and Mozart\, Rossini\, Verdi\, Tchaikovsky\, Massenet\, Puccini\, \nand Gilbert & Sullivan. \nThis performance is presented by Opera Caledonia\, Scotland’s newest professional \nopera company – dedicated to presenting concerts\, recitals & events across Scotland; \nshowcasing all that Scotland has to offer as a country and an artistic platform. Artists \nare subject to alteration.
URL:https://www.penicuikarts.org/event/the-gentle-shepherd-opera-caledonia/
LOCATION:North Kirk\, John Street\, Penicuik\, EH26 8AG\, 95 John Street\, Penicuik\, EH26 8AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Bruadar Duo
DESCRIPTION:Bruadar: ‘Dream’ (n. Scottish Gaelic) \n Lynn Fraser – Flute \n Kieran McCrossan – Classical Guitar \nThe Bruadar Duo was formed at the beginning of 2019. Brought together by a mutual passion for performing and a desire to explore and develop the repertoire for this wonderful Chamber Music pairing. \nTogether as the Bruadar Duo Lynn & Kieran have toured across Scotland playing in some of the most beautiful venues in the country. \nWhilst enjoying exploring the core repertoire for flute and guitar\, the Duo have a major interest in contemporary music and are committed to performing and promoting the work of Scottish composers. . \nThe Duo enjoy engaging with their audiences\, sharing insights into the music being performed\, and creating an atmosphere of inclusivity. Sharing the music and embracing the effect it can have on communal well-being brings great joy to both performers and audiences alike. \nKieran is a classical guitarist originally from Kirkcaldy\, Fife\, now based in Edinburgh. McCrossan completed his B.Mus (Hons) at Edinburgh Napier University in 2023 where he studied with Scottish virtuoso classical guitarist and composer Simon Thacker. McCrossan will begin further studies as part of the Masters programme at Edinburgh Napier University this September. \nLynn is a classically trained flautist\, soprano\, freelance music specialist\, music teacher\, choir director and organist. She has worked for several Scottish Arts organisations\, including Scottish Opera Education Department\, National Youth Choir of Scotland and Youth Music Initiative. Lynn studied music in Glasgow\, with Rosemary Elliot and Sheena Gordon. Recent masterclasses have been with Ruth Morley\, Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. Originally from Fife\, now based in North Lanarkshire. \n 
URL:https://www.penicuikarts.org/event/bruadar-duo/
LOCATION:St James the Less Church\, Broomhill Road\,\, Penicuik\, EH26 9EE
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Jazz
DESCRIPTION:The Amazing Carlops Jazz Band\, with school bands and guests \nSaturday 21st February 7:30pm \nPenicuik Trinity Community Church Hall\, bottom of Kirkhill Road \nTickets – £10/£5 \nPlease click here to buy your tickets \nPlease click here for all events tickets and memberships etc from the Community Arts Online Shop \nOr buy tickets from Pen-y-Coe Press\, 7 Bridge Street\, EH26 8LL (Tue – Sat; 12 – 4pm)
URL:https://www.penicuikarts.org/event/another-evening-of-jazz/
LOCATION:Penicuik Trinity Community Church Hall\, Kirkhill\, Penicuik\, EH26 8HX
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Ailie Robertson - Harp
DESCRIPTION:A feast of harp music! \n \n  \nAilie Robertson is a musician in the broadest sense: composer\, arranger\, teacher\, improviser and harp virtuoso. Awarded LiveIreland’s ‘Female Musician of the Year’\, her synthesis of Scottish\, Irish and contemporary harping technique into an individual style represents the realization of “otherwise unimagined possibilities for the Celtic harp”. \nShe has some of the most impressive credentials in the Scottish harp world. A 5-time National Mod Gold Medalist\, she was also 1st prizewinner at the inaugural London Harp Competition\, and best overall musician at the Edinburgh Competition Festival. She has represented Commun na Clarsach for Scotland at the Pan Celtic Festival in Ireland\, and was awarded a scholarship from the ESU in recognition of her ‘virtuosic clarsach playing’\, and was a winner of the St Albans New Roots award. She was the winner of the Live Ireland award for ‘Instrumental Cut of the Year’ for her debut album ‘First Things First’\, and won the award for ‘Innovation in Traditional Music’ in the Scottish Awards for New Music. \nShe has performed all around the globe\, and is recognised for her unique fusion of Scottish\, Irish and contemporary styles. She has published numerous volumes of harp music which are used by students around the world\, and has appeared at harp festivals in Europe\, Canada\, the USA\, South America\, Asia and Australia.  \nThe performance will include classical music alongside folk tunes from around the world\, including music by composers Barbara Strozzi\, Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre\, Sophia Dussek\, Connor Chee and Catrin Finch.  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.penicuikarts.org/event/ailie-robertson-harp/
LOCATION:St James the Less Church\, Broomhill Road\,\, Penicuik\, EH26 9EE
CATEGORIES:Concert
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