It does seem one of classical music’s oddities that a trio made of up of three of the most prominent and recognisable instruments doesn’t have a long and illustrious repertoire to draw on. You would imagine that over the years, two of the melodic superstars of the orchestra would have a dazzling and spectacular catalogue […]

‘Variety is the spice of life’ is how the old proverb goes, and many may assume that ‘variety’ is not what is on the menu from provincial music societies – a solid diet of string quartets, pianists, Schubert, and Brahms, to be taken once a month for perpetuity. However, that just hasn’t been the case […]

As winter made an unexpected and unwarranted return to Aberdeenshire it was nice to be transported to different vistas, contrasting moods and perhaps even warmer climes. There is something immediate about the ‘Gypsy Jazz’ that was on offer for the good people of Inverurie at the Acorn Centre, with images and reminiscences of a different […]

When one thinks about Valentine’s Day, one’s thoughts don’t immediately stray to the piano, and if they did, it would probably be to some softly pedalled background music for a romantic dinner or tentative first drink for a prospective couple. However, Valentine’s Day was the date for a very different appreciation of the piano and […]