Quirky contemporary Scottish compositions at Edinburgh Fringe

By David Smythe, 14 August 2019

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Reviewed at St Andrew's and St George's Church, Edinburgh on 13 August 2019

Stevenson, To the Future

McLeod, Animal Songs

Mitchell, Horo

Centre, Piano Sonata

Phillips, Un petit psaultier

MacMillan, After the Tryst

Laitman, The Ocean of Eternity

Sally Carr, Soprano

Calum Robertson, Clarinet

Anna Michels, Piano

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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.