Set in St Andrews, Scotland each October, this festival presents a varied programme of events showcasing the versatility of the human voice in a broad spectrum of genres including opera, cabaret, lieder, folk, spoken word, choral, a cappella, early music, new music and more. Here is a little gallery taster of some of the highlights from this year’s festival.
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Soprano Carolyn Sampson and pianist Joseph Middleton in a recital of songs by Debussy and Schoenberg as well as Richard Strauss’ Four Last Songs.
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Choral workshop with Gesualdo Six, a vocal consort whose repertoire ranges from early Renaissance music to composers of today
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Jazz singer and songwriter David McAlmont presents Billie Holiday
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Festival service with Gesualdo Six
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Opera Up Close presents Donizetti’s Mary, Queen of Scots
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Traditional Scottish musician Robyn Stapleton sings the songs of her Scottish and Irish heritage, in the Scots, English and Gaelic language, accompanied by Mike Vass on guitar.