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Dead Man Walking receives thrilling UK staged premiere at RCS

By David Smythe, 20 May 2019

Dead Man Walking receives its UK stages premiere at RCS with two barnstorming central performances and a huge cast. Conductor James Holmes brought this modern American classic to passionate life.

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Glasgow

20 May 2019

Dead Man Walking receives thrilling UK staged premiere at RCS

By David Smythe

Glasgow

A vibrant Street Scene from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

By David Smythe, 19 May 2018

Weill’s New York Street Scene is a successful ensemble end of year piece for the students of RCS, ably directed by Alexandra Spencer-Jones, Robert Houssart conducting with the orchestra on top form.

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Glasgow

19 May 2018

A vibrant Street Scene in Glasgow

By David Smythe

Glasgow

Double dealings with Death: Sāvitri and The Emperor of Atlantis at RCS

By David Smythe, 20 January 2018

The gamble of Dealing with Death pays off for Holst’s Sāvitri but is less certain for Ullmann’s Emperor of Atlantis. Opera students at RCS capture the mix of satire, surrealism and anarchy perfectly

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Glasgow

20 Jan 2018

Double dealings with Death at RCS

By David Smythe