Perth Theatre production is tribute to hostages spirit
In his introduction to Someone Who'll Watch Over Me, dedicated to him by writer Frank McGuinness, former Beirut hostage Brian Keenan said:"McGuinness hit on, with a playwright's subtlety, guilt, love, loneliness and all the gamut of emotions that make us, break us and remake us."Inspired by the strength of spirit shown by Keenan and his fellow captives, Someone Who'll Watch Over Me in Perth Theatre from Friday 10 until Saturday 25 February follows three hostages chained in a dark room not knowing why they have been captured, how many days have passed or if they are waiting for death or ...
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Richard Goode's Perth concert is Scottish exclusive
American pianist Richard Goode's concert in Perth Concert Hall on Friday 3 February is the only chance for music lovers to see the world famous performer in Scotland this year, and is the first time he has performed in the country since 2006. Acknowledged worldwide as one of today's leading interpreters of classical and romantic music, New York born Goode has played with the very top orchestras and conductors. His 2011/12 season includes recitals at London's Royal Festival and Wigmore halls, in Paris at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, in Madrid and in Budapest. He won many Scottish fans as Artist ...
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UK exclusive with Bach Collegium Japan
Bach Collegium Japan created a revolution in the musical world by usurping Germany's position as masters of the music of JS Bach, gaining top awards and worldwide critical acclaim.And now, Perth Concert Hall has scored a spectacular UK exclusive in welcoming Bach Collegium Japan with their musical director Masaaki Suzuki for a weekend residency in March.The event from 2 - 4 March is the only chance to see the world class ensemble of period instrumentalists performing in the UK in season 2011-2012.Founded by inspirational music director Masaaki Suzuki in 1990, Bach Collegium Japan was initially regarded with scepticism, coming from ...
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The Soldiers tour Scotland for the first time
Britain's first group of serving soldiers to enter the pop charts are once again hitting the road for their third tour of the UK. Join Sergeant Major Gary Chilton, Staff Sergeant Richie Maddocks and Lance Corporal Ryan Idzi for an evening uplifting music from this talented trio. Beginning in Cardiff on January 12th The Soldiers' ‘Message To You' twenty date tour will travel the length of the UK and will be the first time the trio have had the opportunity to take their tour to Scotland coming to Perth Concert Hall on Friday 20 January.Through the release of The Soldiers' ...
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Looking forward to the new season in Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre
With a shed-load of concerts, drama, comedy, events and join-in activities, the fresh new Jan-Apr programme from the Horsecross Arts stable features the cream of UK, international and local talent.In January, we call up The Soldiers to the Perth Concert Hall stage. The first group of serving soldiers to hit the British pop charts, they have already raised over half a million pounds for army charities with their first two top 10 albums. Scottish Chamber Orchestra's New Year in Vienna welcomes 2012 with a glittering and uplifting Viennese gala evening in Perth Concert Hall. A new season of Lunchtime Concerts ...
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