‘…le plaisir délicieux et toujours nouveau d’une occupation inutile’ wrote Maurice Ravel at the head of his manuscript to one of his most enduring piano works, Valses nobles et sentimentales in 1911. These are the words of the symbolist poet Henri de Régnier and this description of the ‘delicious and forever-new pleasure of a useless occupation’ […]
Following his recital at Inverurie Town Hall on 26th March 2022, Christopher Baxter will give a special recital at King’s College Chapel, Old Aberdeen on Sunday 27th March 2022 at 2.30pm. Christopher has generously agreed to perform in this beautiful setting to raise funds for the Inverurie Music Award Scheme. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear […]
Fourteen young people received awards from the Inverurie Music Award Scheme which ran in 2021. Applications opened in September 2021 and support was given to all who applied. A total of just under £1,900 was awarded! Applications ranged from requesting money to help with purchasing a trumpet, upgrading a drum kit, purchasing a double bass […]
Around 150 people came to Castle Fraser on Sunday 18th July 2021 to enjoy an afternoon of music from the ACO Quartet and four young musicians – Lydia Cooke, Ife Akiode, Faith Woolsey and Hannah Reid. The weather was fair and not too hot, and it was great to see so many people, both young […]