Late night food for the soul at the Edinburgh Fringe

By David Smythe, 18 August 2017

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“a beautiful and poignant legacy”

Reviewed at Old St Paul's Scottish Episcopal Church, Edinburgh on 16 August 2017

Couperin, Trois Leçons de Ténèbres (Aug 16)

Laitman, I Never Saw Another Butterfly (Aug 17)

Nyman, Other (Aug 17)

Jacob, Other (Aug 17)

James Hutchinson, Tenor

John Kitchen, Organ

Sally Carr, Cello, Soprano

Calum Robertson, Clarinet

Quirky contemporary Scottish compositions at Edinburgh Fringe

David Smythe, 13th August

Calum Robertson’s clarinet, Anna Michels piano and Sally Carr’s soprano capture the charm of contemporary Scottish compositions, and introduce Lori Laitman’s soulful new work.

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Late night candlelit concerts at the Edinburgh Fringe

David Smythe, 18th August

Edinburgh Fringe’s late-night candlelit atmosphere: a packed St Patrick’s for a lovely Fauré Requiem from St Andrew Camerata and beautiful and haunting The Last Exit for soprano and clarinet at Old St Paul’s.

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Quirky contemporary Scottish compositions at Edinburgh Fringe

David Smythe, 13th August

Calum Robertson’s clarinet, Anna Michels piano and Sally Carr’s soprano capture the charm of contemporary Scottish compositions, and introduce Lori Laitman’s soulful new work.

****1

Late night candlelit concerts at the Edinburgh Fringe

David Smythe, 18th August

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Triumphant Tavener opens the Edinburgh International Festival

David Smythe, 2nd August

John Tavener's epic, eight-hour all-night vigil opens the festival in monumental style, directed by Thomas Guthrie.

*****

Quirky contemporary Scottish compositions at Edinburgh Fringe

David Smythe, 13th August

Calum Robertson’s clarinet, Anna Michels piano and Sally Carr’s soprano capture the charm of contemporary Scottish compositions, and introduce Lori Laitman’s soulful new work.

****1

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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.

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