Visiting the Sage to perform a larger concert tomorrow night with the National Youth Orchestra, the National Youth Choir of Scotland presented a solo recital this evening, showcasing, we were told, some of their recent repertoire and favourite pieces, including contemporary arrangements of Scottish folk songs.
For seasoned opera goers, the phrase ‘Community Opera’ can conjure up all sorts of feelings – not all good. These projects can sometimes be well-meaning, worthy and just a bit dull unless you are taking part, or a parent of a young performer.So it is a delight to report that the double bill of short community operas at the Glasgow Citizens was none of these things.
