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Festival by rising composer Sarah Cattley and Sarah has chosen
to set poems by three 20th century female poets – Fredegond
Shove, Charlotte Mew and Frances Cornford. Roddy is joined in
concert by outstanding young baritone Jerome Knox, a graduate
of the University of Edinburgh, the Royal Conservatoire of
Scotland and 2020 London Handel Festival Competition winner.
Jerome will sing 10% of the programme as part of the visionary
Momentum scheme. Ticket holders are invited to stay on for a
short informal Q&A session with Roddy and Susie immediately
after the concert. Tickets £30/£25 (conc. £15).
Widely regarded as one the finest communicators of song texts
working today, Roderick Williams hosts a Masterclass on
Saturday 23 July at 11am. He and Susie Allan share tips with
young professional singers on interpretation and presentation.
Tickets £10 (conc. £6) free entry for accompanied children.
Presenting outstanding young musicians early in their careers,
and integrating them into the programme, remains a high priority
for the festival, who proudly continue their partnership with Live
Music Now Scotland. Braemar’s Ellie McLaren (fiddle) and
Dundee’s Ciar Milne (small pipes) perform a wonderful blend of
soulful airs and upbeat dances on Saturday 23 July at 5pm in the
Marquee. Tickets £10 (conc. £6).