Carol Main

Aug 19, 2024 | scotsman.com | Jim Gilchrist |Susan Nickalls |Fiona Shepherd |Carol Main

Our latest round-up of EIF music reviews includes three striking contemporary concertos, some exemplary baritone magic, an expressive solo recital, and a great American singer/songwriter paying tribute to one of her heroesRoyal Scottish National Orchestra ★★★★Usher Hall, EdinburghThese three very different contemporary concertos were given magnificent readings by the RSNO under the powerhouse of a conductor Elim Chan.

Jun 22, 2023 | scotsman.com | Carol Main

Two very different concerts were among the highlights of this year’s St Magnus Festival, writes Carol MainThe Magnificent Squeeze Box, St Magnus Cathedral, Orkney *****Solstice of Dark and Light, St Magnus Cathedral, Orkney *****Think accordion in Scotland and the chances are it’s traditional tunes that come to mind.