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Hirda: Ancient and Modern intertwine in a beguiling new opera from Shetland

By David Smythe, 05 December 2015
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Reviewed at Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, Edinburgh on 3 December 2015
Programme
Williams, Hirda
Performers
NOISE
Gareth Williams, Conductor
James Robert Carson, Director
Alice Hebdon, Set Designer
Jonathan Best, James
Marie Claire Breen, Margaret
Andrew Dickinson, Iain
Laura Margaret Smith, Muireall
Douglas Nairn, Alastair
Shuna Scott Sendall, Elsa
Chris Stout, Conductor
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David Smythe
David Smythe
David the farmer was drawn into music through choirs, orchestras, taking part in and directing 'serious' opera as a student. Passionate about live classical music, particularly chamber opera, unusual pieces and events and giving the next generation the tools to engage with the classical world.