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Pianist Alasdair Beatson is no stranger to Perth Concert Hall, but this spring he's coming to stay! Hear him solo and with a variety of his favourite chamber music partners. The programmes are mostly centred on the big… (more)

Led by Perthshire-based violin virtuoso Alex Yellowlees, this world-class band – guitarists Mike Nisbet and Ged Brockie and bassist Kenny Ellis - produce an intoxicating acoustic swing which updates the classic 1930’s… (more)

Willard White, the world renowned bass-baritone gives a moving tribute to one of America’s most powerful singers, the legendary Paul Robeson. The concert features many of the songs Robeson made famous, from spirituals to… (more)

A long and successful career has seen hit singles such as Answer Me, Another Suitcase in Another Hall, The Caravan Song and January, February. In 1982, her duet with Elaine Paige, I Know Him So Well, spent several weeks… (more)

The classic anthems from Bat Out Of Hell are given a new showcase performed by a 40-piece orchestra, a rock band and the stunning vocals of Steve Steinman. Well known for his hit show Vampires Rock, Steinman will perform… (more)

The piano sonata lies at the heart of Beethoven’s life’s work: the first was completed in 1795, the last in 1822 – just five years before his death. Through these 32 pieces you can trace his progress from brilliant young… (more)

One of the most exciting bands Scotland has ever produced, Simon Neil (guitar/vocals), Ben Johnston (drums/vocals) and James Johnston (bass/vocals) combine moments of extreme aggression with achingly tender guitar… (more)

Yorkshire's Black Dyke Band are arguably the best known - and the best - brass band in the world. Always innovative in terms of recordings, touring and collaborations while remaining the benchmark for brass band… (more)

Recently honoured with a lifetime recognition award at the 2009 Scottish Jazz Awards, Bobby is one of our greatest jazz musicians. His contribution to the Stan Tracey album Under Milk Wood is one of the seminal moments… (more)

Perthshire fiddler Patsy Reid’s Bridging the Gap combines her love of traditional and classical music. Joining her is an exceptional line-up of musicians plus local school pupils who’ve been working with them.

Led by Howard Duthie, Chansons choir will be performing a varied programme of music including Hymn to St. Cecila, by Benjamin Britten; Music to hear, by George Shearing & Trois Chansons, by Claude Debussy

Relive the spirit of the Forties in a wonderful afternoon performance of Hits from the Blitz, with lots of singalong tunes that will bring back many warm memories. The celebration show pays tribute to the legendary stars… (more)

Fronted by four of Shetland’s finest fiddlers – Chris Stout, Kevin Henderson, Andrew Gifford and Maurice Henderson – Fiddlers Bid also boasts Scotland’s most dynamic clarsach player, Catriona McKay and a superb rhythm… (more)

Packed to the brim with toe-tapping tunes, Gilbert and Sullivan’s famous comic opera is full of wit and verve. Eight multi-talented singer/actors become crew, chorus and principals in a brilliantly fast and hilarious… (more)

After over forty years at the bottom, the top and various points in between, Ian Anderson and Martin Barre remain at the centre of a group of sometimes changing but always excellent musicians who continue the legacy of… (more)

A rare chance to see one of Scotland’s genuine musical giants perform in an intimate setting. Addressing universal themes with a broad Dundee accent and a piano style rooted in New Orleans, he combines great humour,… (more)

Pupils from Perth Academy, Perth High, Kinross High and Crieff High School will join members of iMAP to perform a programme based on the theme of travelling including a new composition, Requiem for Travellers, written by… (more)

The Dragon's Lair will showcase some of the exciting new musical material this cutting edge pipe band has been working on recently. It will also feature solos from some of Scotland's finest up and coming superstars. This… (more)

Three of Scotland's brightest emerging songwriters collaborate to present an intriguing fusion which showcases their strong melodies, compelling storytelling and emotive harmonies.

A chamber music evening with acclaimed violinist Nicola Benedetti and friends, Leonard Elschenbroich cello and Alexei Grynyuk piano. Plus pre-concert Q+A with Nicola.

As part of Perth 800 celebrations, Cultural and Community Services present two showcase concerts highlighting the talent of young musicians. Wed 17: including Perth & Kinross Elementary and Senior String Orchestra,… (more)

Director of Music, Peter Rutterford Soloist, to be confirmed Angus Chamber Orchestra This rarely heard large-scale work for orchestra, choir and soloist has been hailed as one of Dvorák’s finest sacred works. First… (more)

Scotland’s national orchestras are regarded as three of the finest and most distinctive ensembles in Europe. They return to Perth with an exclusive selection of some of the world’s great musical masterpieces. An… (more)

Webern Im Sommerwind Britten Violin Concerto Mahler Symphony No 4* Donald Runnicles, conductor James Ehnes, violin Ji Young Yang, soprano* Donald Runnicles and the BBC SSO turn to the 'lightest' of Mahler's symphonies,… (more)

Perth Strathspey and Reel Society, under the baton of David McGibbon, will again host a Scottish evening of traditional music. Special guests will be Paul Anderson, the well known fiddler from Tarland, plus the very… (more)

Del Amitri singer-songwriter Justin Currie gets the rip-roaring, blazing backing band of his dreams as he joins award winning trumpeter Ryan Quigley’s Big Band on tour. With a well-earned reputation for fiery… (more)

Del Amitri singer-songwriter Justin Currie gets the blazing backing band of his dreams as he joins the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra’s lead trumpeter Ryan Quigley with his superb 16-strong big band. With a well earned… (more)

Versatile, enterprising and ambitious, the Scottish Ensemble is a tight-knit band of outstanding string players who perform regularly together under Artistic Director Jonathan Morton. The foundation of work they play… (more)

Versatile, enterprising and ambitious, the Scottish Ensemble is a tight-knit band of outstanding string players who perform regularly together under Artistic Director Jonathan Morton. The foundation of work they play… (more)

With Jonathan Morton & Clio Gould (violin) and RSAMD strings. Tippett Concerto for double string orchestra; Berio Corale (Sequenza VIII) for violin, 2 horns and strings; Bach Double Violin Concerto; Vaughan Williams… (more)