Perth Concert Hall

Perth Concert Hall favourite Llyr Williams returns to start off our lunchtime series in partnership with BBC Radio 3 centred on the music of Mozart.

BBC Young Musician finalist and principal flute of the London Symphony Orchestra, Adam Walker is a truly brilliant instrumentalist

Join the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, conductor Gregory Batsleer and children’s TV presenter Chris Jarvis to enjoy this fabulous musical tale, written and illustrated by Jason Chapman and set to music by Paul Rissmann. This free concert is ideal for primaries 1 – 4 and includes irresistibly catchy songs with action, ideal for engaging young children in orchestral music, as well as firing up their imaginations.

One of the finest pianists of today Paul Lewis is no stranger to Perth Concert Hall and we are delighted to celebrate his 50th birthday with a programme showing many facets of his musicianship.

The Consone Quartet play on period instruments with gut strings which makes their performance of classical repertoire refreshing and vibrant.

Celebrated for her sonorous tone, compelling interpretations and flawless technique, Francesca Dego is one of the most sought-after young violinists on the international scene.

Acclaimed as a “pianist of extraordinary gifts” (Gramophone) and “immense power” (The Times), Clare Hammond is recognised for the virtuosity and authority of her performances.

Winner of BBC Young Musician and young composer 2006 Mark Simpson performs one of the best loved of all chamber works, Mozart's Clarinet Quintet preceded by a short contemporary piece by Simon Holt.

This semi-staged double bill of short, striking Russian operas explores both the darkness of human greed and the slapstick, satirical side of forbidden romance.

Perth born Alasdair Beatson’s international reputation has soared over recent years and he is renowned both as solo pianist and chamber musician. 

Jess Gillam is one of the most exciting musicians around. She is charismatic as a performer, broadcaster and podcaster and her saxophone playing communicates across many genres.

Shostakovich wrote his Fifth Symphony in terror for his life and gave it the title ‘A Soviet artist’s response to justified criticism’. But the music tells another story: of fear, resistance and unbreakable courage.

Stellar pianist Joanna MacGregor performs regularly at major venues throughout the world and is noted for her creative programming.

In the glittering salons of 18th-century Vienna, Maria-Theresia von Paradis is a star. Yet behind this dazzling success story there are darker forces at work. In this newly commissioned chamber opera, this extraordinary woman is finally drawn out of the shadows to reclaim her place in the spotlight of music history.

Ariel Lanyi won third prize at the Leeds Piano Competition in September 2021 setting him him on a path to international stardom.