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Brandenburg/Cantata Series III, Edinburgh
Queen's Hall Edinburgh

Dunedin's final season concert completes the Brandenburgs set with the impossibly virtuosic Brandenburg concerto number 2 for Trumpet, Violin, Oboe and Recorder. Bach's Cantata BWV 174 is one of those gems that show how Bach re-invented his own music, in this occasion his Brandenburg concerto no 3. SUPPORTED BY DUNARD FUND BWV 174 Sinfonia from Dunedin Consort on Vimeo .

Brandenburg/Cantata Series III - Perth
Perth Concert Hall

Dunedin's final season concert completes the Brandenburgs set with the impossibly virtuosic Brandenburg concerto number 2 for Trumpet, Violin, Oboe and Recorder. Bach's Cantata BWV 202 for Soprano and strings with its searing oboe solo writing and Bach's ever popular Brandenburg concerto no 3.

Monteverdi Vespers 1610
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum : The Centre Hall

Monteverdi’s glorious Vespers were not written for Venice, but they have become inextricably linked with Basilica of San Marco – the church where Monteverdi directed the music for so many years. Famously, the many balconies and organ lofts of San Marco allowed Monteverdi to execute all kinds of spatial effects by placing musicians in different parts of the building. John Butt will take full advantage of the spaces in Kelvingrove to replicate his special effects. The programme is complemented

Matthew Passion, Eisenach, Thüringer Bachwochen
Georgenkirche

Our first German concert could not be at a better location: Eisenach. We will open the 2012 Thuringia Bach Festival. The entire day will be dedicated to its theme “reformation and music”. The opening event includes a podium discuss­ion, in which renowned participants talk about Bach’s religiosity and the connection between religion and music as well as the role that religious beliefs still play in music today. The festival will be kicked off in the afternoon with an ecumenical

Matthew Passion, Perth
Perth Concert Hall

Dunedin Consort will perform St Matthew Passion by JS Bach for the twelfth year in succession. The Passion was first performed at Easter between 1727 and 1729 and Dunedin's performances have now become firmly rooted in Scotland’s musical calendar. Dunedin sings in German and the emotion and drama of the Passion story alternates with Picander’s poignant and devotional verse.

Matthew Passion, Edinburgh
Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Dunedin Consort and Players will perform St Matthew Passion by JS Bach for the twelfth year in succession. The Passion was first performed at Easter between 1727 and 1729 and Dunedin's performances have now become firmly rooted in Scotland’s musical calendar. Dunedin sings in German and the emotion and drama of the Passion story alternates with Picander’s poignant and devotional verse. SUPPORTED BY DUNARD FUND

John Passion with Dunedin Workshop attendees.
Bute Hall, University of Glasgow

This event is the culmination of our Winter workshops with amateur singers. Dunedin Consort and Players with John Butt join forces with the Glasgow University Chapel Choir and Choral Society.

Edinburgh Weekend Course. St John Passion
St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral Parish Hall

We base our workshops on pieces we are passionate about. This year is no different and we will be working on Bach’s John Passion which is the main drive of our recording initiave for 2012. It is perhaps no surprise that the John Passion is the next great work on Dunedin's wish list for recordings. While it will match our recording of the Matthew Passion with the use of eight principal singers and a small specialist orchestra, it will also offer a new and exciting perspective on the work

Brandenburg/Cantata Series II, Perth
Perth Concert Hall

The Dunedin Consort's interpretations of Bach are internationally acclaimed and this concert promises to be truly uplifting. They continue their cycle of Bach's much-loved Brandenburg Concertos cycle with numbers 4 and 6. These frame two of his great cantatas Actus Tragicus and Tritt auf die Glaubensbahn. "the audiences felt buoyed and sure the performances they had just heard could not be bettered" Perthshire Advertiser, Sep 2011 Brandenburg Cantata Series I - Dunedin Consort from

Brandenburg/Cantata Series II, Edinburgh
Queen's Hall Edinburgh

Dunedin Consort with its music director, John Butt, continues the journey of the Brandenburg Concertos juxtaposing them with some of his most exquisite cantatas. This programme explores the rich sound world of Bach's music. Brandenburg concerto no 6 presents the uncommon combination violas da gamba and da braccio and the other-wordly sound of Cantata 106 'Actus Tragicus' with gambas and recorders. SUPPORTED BY DUNARD FUND Brandenburg Cantata Series I - Dunedin Consort from Dunedin Consort

Aberdeen Choral Workshop. John Passion
Craigiebuckler Parish Church

We base our workshops on pieces we are passionate about. This year is no different and we will be working on Bach’s John Passion which is the main drive of our recording initiave for 2012. It is perhaps no surprise that the John Passion is the next great work on Dunedin's wish list for recordings. While it will match our recording of the Matthew Passion with the use of eight principal singers and a small specialist orchestra, it will also offer a new and exciting perspective on the work

Glasgow Choral Workshop. John Passion
Glasgow University Concert Hall

We base our workshops on pieces we are passionate about. This year is no different and we will be working on Bach’s John Passion which is the main drive of our recording initiave for 2012. It is perhaps no surprise that the John Passion is the next great work on Dunedin's wish list for recordings. While it will match our recording of the Matthew Passion with the use of eight principal singers and a small specialist orchestra, it will also offer a new and exciting perspective on the work

Brandenburg/Cantata Series I, Edinburgh
Queen's Hall Edinburgh

Dunedin celebrates its 15th anniversary season with three concerts that include all of Bach’s richly varied Brandenburg concertos and some of his fines cantatas. From the soaring oboe writing in Cantata BWV 156 to the virtuosic choral writing of BWV 72, lovers of vocal and instrumental works will find some gems to take home. SUPPORTED BY DUNARD FUND Brandenburg 5. In conversation with Rosenna East from Dunedin Consort on Vimeo .

Messiah
Queen's Hall Edinburgh

This event has now taken place. Visit our diary page for future events. Handel's Oratorio is deservedly one of the most popular works ever written. Handel's story of the Christ's life is infused with the composer's deep sense of humanity. Dunedin presents this work at a time of the year in which its life affirming message makes most sense, the celebration of Christmas. SUPPORTED BY DUNARD FUND

Christmas Oratorio, Perth
Perth Concert Hall

Bach’s Christmas Oratorio is one of his choral masterpieces with brilliant choral and solo vocal writing. Matched with two of his timeless Brandenburg Concerto masterpieces this is the perfect way to get ready for Christmas.

Christmas Oratorio
St Mary's Church, Haddington

Bach’s Christmas Oratorio is one of his choral masterpieces with brilliant choral and solo vocal writing. Matched with two of his timeless Brandenburg Concerto masterpieces this is the perfect way to get ready for Christmas.

Big Give 2011

Dear Supporter, Thank you to all of you that so generously and patiently have participated in the Big Give this year. The last two days the big give has halted just after 10am. This, coupled with the severe technical issues the scheme experienced during the first two days, have driven us to take the decision to stop the challenge for our donors. If you want to support our St John Passion recording, please ring Alfonso Leal on 01315163718 and he will explain the best option to maximise the value of

Singing the Reformation. St Machar's Cathedral
St Machar's Cathedral

This concert that will take place at St Machar's Cathedral, Aberdeen, is part of the Singing the Reformation Exhibition that is taking place from the 6th of August until October the 28th in Edinburgh. This exhibition aims to: Step into the world of Reformation Scotland to see and hear how singing touched everyone. Listen to the early music that was sung and played in early modern Scotland whilst viewing the original musical manuscripts and musical instruments. Investigate how music was found

Perth Concert Hall
Perth Concert Hall

We present a great programme that focuses on two composer we feel passionate about: Bach and Handel. JS Bach – Komm, Jesu, Komm JS Bach – Concerto for 2 violins in D Minor JS Bach – Singet dem Herrn Handel – Dixit Dominus

St Machar Festival
St Machar's Cathedral

We present a great programme that focuses on two composer we feel passionate about: Bach and Handel. Schutz – Singet dem Herrn Schutz - Selig sind die Toten JC Bach - Fürchte dich nicht JC Bach - Ich lasse dich nicht JS Bach - Singet dem Herrn JS Bach – Singet dem Herrn Handel – Dixit Dominus

Lammermuir Festival
St Mary’s Parish Church, Haddington

Dunedin returns to the Lammermuir Festival to present the last concert once again. We present a great programme that focuses on two composer we feel passionate about: Bach and Handel. JS Bach – Komm, Jesu, Komm JS Bach – Concerto for 2 violins in D Minor JS Bach – Singet dem Herrn Handel – Dixit Dominus

Sound Chamber
St Andrew's and St George's Church

A unique opportunity to hear a collection of bite-sized performances from 4 scottish ensembles. Dunedin will perform a selection from the following works in its chamber music version: Vivaldi, Cessate, Omai Cessate Handel, Selection for Soprano from Messiah JS Bach/Pergolesi, BWV 1051 Tilge, Höchster, meine Sünden John Butt, Director Susan Hamilton, Soprano Clare Wilkinson, Alto

Bach Network UK Gala
Playfair Library and Talbot Rice Gallery of Edinburgh University

Dunedin Consort & Players are delighted, in co-operation with Bach Network UK and Edinburgh University, to announce that we are able to offer tickets for a special Reception, Concert and Dinner on Saturday 13th August at the commencement of the Edinburgh International Festival. The event features as speaker Sir John Eliot Gardiner, who led the historic Bach Cantata Pilgrimage which performed all 195 sacred Cantatas in 1999-2000 and has been a leading figure on the Baroque music scene for over

B Minor Mass, Spain
Església de Sant Genís

Dunedin Consort & Players makes its first appearance in Spain at the International Music Festival in Torroella de Montgri. They will perform Bach's Mass in B Minor.

West End Festival. Bach & Handel
Cottier Theatre

Join Susan Hamilton and John Butt for an evening of chamber music by Bach and Handel as part of the West End Festival in Glasgow. Programme: JS BACH BWV 202 Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten (Selection) Die Welt wird wieder neu Phoebus eilt mit schnellen Pferden Drum sucht auch Amor sein Vergnügen Wenn die Frühlingslüfte streichen Prelude 7 in Eb from WTC 1 - Bist du bei mir (Stötzel) - Fugue 7 in Eb Sonata for viola da gamba and harpischord in D, BWV 1028, Adagio-Allegro-Andante

Motets. Bach and his forefathers. St Andrews
St Salvator's Chapel, St Andrew's

J.S. Bach's motets were seen as the pinnacle of virtuosic and expressive choral writing even in the late eighteenth century - a time when most of the composer's output was entirely forgotten. Mozart famously enthused about 'Singet dem Herrn' and avidly studied its vocal parts, on a visit to Leipzig in 1789. Bach himself seems to have taken particular pride in the genre, distinguished by its use of singers on every line of music, with texts exclusively from the Bible or the Lutheran

Motets. Bach and his Forefathers. Dunkeld
Dunkeld Cathedral

J.S. Bach's motets were seen as the pinnacle of virtuosic and expressive choral writing even in the late eighteenth century - a time when most of the composer's output was entirely forgotten. Mozart famously enthused about 'Singet dem Herrn' and avidly studied its vocal parts, on a visit to Leipzig in 1789. Bach himself seems to have taken particular pride in the genre, distinguished by its use of singers on every line of music, with texts exclusively from the Bible or the Lutheran

Motets, Bach and His Forefathers. Boat of Garten
Boat of Garten

J.S. Bach's motets were seen as the pinnacle of virtuosic and expressive choral writing even in the late eighteenth century - a time when most of the composer's output was entirely forgotten. Mozart famously enthused about 'Singet dem Herrn' and avidly studied its vocal parts, on a visit to Leipzig in 1789. Bach himself seems to have taken particular pride in the genre, distinguished by its use of singers on every line of music, with texts exclusively from the Bible or the Lutheran

Motets: Bach and his Forefathers, Edinburgh
St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral

J.S. Bach's motets were seen as the pinnacle of virtuosic and expressive choral writing even in the late eighteenth century - a time when most of the composer's output was entirely forgotten. Mozart famously enthused about 'Singet dem Herrn' and avidly studied its vocal parts, on a visit to Leipzig in 1789. Bach himself seems to have taken particular pride in the genre, distinguished by its use of singers on every line of music, with texts exclusively from the Bible or the Lutheran

St Matthew Passion, Perth
Perth Concert Hall

The Dunedin Consort and Players will perform St Matthew Passion by JS Bach for the twelfth year in succession. The Passion was first performed at Easter between 1727 and 1729 and Dunedin's performances have now become firmly rooted in Scotland’s musical calendar. Dunedin sings in German and the emotion and drama of the Passion story alternates with Picander’s poignant and devotional verse. Supported by Dunard Fund and Creative Scotland

St Matthew Passion, Edinburgh
St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral

The Dunedin Consort and Players will perform St Matthew Passion by JS Bach for the twelfth year in succession. The Passion was first performed at Easter between 1727 and 1729 and Dunedin's performances have now become firmly rooted in Scotland’s musical calendar. Dunedin sings in German and the emotion and drama of the Passion story alternates with Picander’s poignant and devotional verse. Hear Music Director John Butt talk about the Matthew Passion. PLAY PODCAST Supported by Dunard

Workshops. Handel, Dixit Dominus. Bach, Magnificat.
Bute Hall, Glasgow University

Dunedin invites you to join them in an exciting project of day and residential workshops around Scotland focusing on two sacred masterpieces of the Baroque: Handel’s Dixit Dominus and Bach’s Magnificat. The project will culminate in a performance of the works on Sunday 13th March in the Bute Hall of Glasgow University in conjunction with Glasgow University Choral Society. This follows similar highly successful annual projects, when hundreds of amateur singers took part in workshops and

The Colour of Song, Moffat
Old Well Theatre, Old Well Road, Moffat

The programme The Colour of Song is an inspirational journey of a cappella music both sacred and profane. The concert contains a wide variety of pieces including Elizabethan compositions, Victorian Songs, Folk music and Close Harmony selection, including New York, New York and I wanna be like you. The wide variety of pieces spanning five centuries of music show how the genre is very much alive and still inspiring composers today.

Auditions, Edinburgh
Usher Hall

Dunedin welcomes applications from Singers and Instrumentalists to audition on Tuesday the 1st of February 2011 in Edinburgh. Singers are required to perform an aria from either Bach's St John or St Matthew Passion in German and another baroque aria of your choice in English. Instrumentalists need to prepare 2 movements from 2 different contrasting baroque sonatas. Pitch will be A=415'. Dunedin will provide an accompanist but auditionees are welcome to bring their own accompanist. Please

The Colour of Song, Linlithgow
St Michael's Parish Church

The Colour of Song, Linlithgow

Handel's Messiah, Edinburgh
St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral, Edinburgh

THIS LISTING IS FOR OUR 2010 PERFORMANCE FOR THE 2011 CHRISTMAS CONCERT CLICK HERE Handel's Oratorio is deservedly one of the most popular works ever written. Handel's story of the Christ's life is infused with the composer's deep sense of humanity. Dunedin presents this work in the atmospheric settings of St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral in Edinburgh and Perth's Concert hall at a time of the year in which its life affirming message makes most sense, the celebration of Christmas

Handel's Messiah, Perth
Perth Concert Hall

Handel's Oratorio is deservedly one of the most popular works ever written. Handel's story of the Christ's life is infused with the composer's deep sense of humanity. Dunedin presents this work in the atmospheric settings of St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral in Edinburgh and Perth's Concert hall at a time of the year in which its life affirming message makes most sense, the celebration of Christmas.

Big Arts Give

Get ready and have your donation doubled! We are the only music company in Scotland to have been selected to participate in the Big Arts Give 2010. What does this mean? From 10am on Monday the 6th of December a generous donor will match your donation. Help us make our next recording possible. Our target is £70,000. Handel’s Esther, composed between 1718 and 1720, is of signal significance as Handel’s first English oratorio and thus as the beginning of a tradition that has become

The Colour of Song,
Boat of Garten Community Hall, Badenoch and Strathspay

Madrigals from Britain: British Music for the Church: Trois Chansons de Charles d’Orleans Seasonal Music Geographical Fugue British Folk Songs 20th Century Carols

J.S. Bach Mass in B Minor, Lammermuir Festival
St Mary's Parish Church, Haddington

Dunedin presents this masterpiece at the Lammermuir festival.

The Colour of Song, Crieff
Morrison's Academy Hall, Crieff

Dunedin Consort will present a solo voices programme in Crieff.

J.S. Bach Mass in B Minor, Edinburgh
St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral, Edinburgh

Bach's Mass in B Minor is undoubtedly his most spectacular choral work. Its combination of sizzling choruses and solo numbers covering the gamut of late-Baroque vocal expression render it one of the most joyous musical experiences in the western tradition. Dunedin will perform Joshua Rifkin’s edition of this work as Bach left it on his death in 1750 This performance is generously sponsored by Sir Tom & Lady Farmer.

The Colour of Song
Dunblane Cathedral

Association of British Choral Conductor's Gala Concert This is ABCD's first Convention to be held north of the border. The Gala Concert will take place at Dunblane Cathedral and will feature in addition to Dunedin's appearance, the National Youth Choir of Scotland – Christopher Bell and the Oulainen Youth Choir (Finland) – Tapani Tirilä.

Handel's Messiah
Eglise Saint Jean, Ambert

La Chaise Dieu

Acis and Galatea - G.F. Handel
Ateliers des Arts, Le Puy-en-Velay

Dunedin visits for the first time this prestigious festival in the the south of France.

Acis and Galatea, G.F. Handel
St James' Church, Warter

To be performed in St James' Church, Warter. Detailed information coming soon.

Concert: B Minor Mass, J.S. Bach
St John's Church, Smith Square, London

Dunedin will celebrate the launch of their new recording performing J.S. Bach's ‘Mass in B Minor' at St John's, Smith Square, London on the Monday 17th May at 19:30.