Get Your (Georgian) Dancing Shoes On! Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

Four exciting events are coming up for historic dance enthusiasts, both at the Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street Edinburgh.  And to prepare for these events, there is a series of Saturday Regency dance classes.  Talitha Mackenzie is the organiser and can be contacted for more info:- talithamac at gmail dot com.

"In honour of the Bicentennial of Nathaniel Gow’s introduction of Quadrilles to Edinburgh, there will be a Regency Ball at the Edinburgh Assembly Rooms on 11th of March, 2017. Music will be provided by Nathaniel Gow's Dance Band (members of Concerto Caledonia)."

THE CLASSES 

"In preparation for this, a series of dance classes in Edinburgh beginning 22 October, taught by Alena Shmakova and Talitha MacKenzie, will cover all of the dances on the ball programme.  The first 5 are on the following Saturdays:

22 Oct 1-4 PM
29 Oct 2-5 PM
19 Nov 2-5 PM
3 Dec 2-5 PM
17 Dec 2-5 PM

Classes are £5 each or £20 for a block of 5. There will be another 5 classes scheduled for Jan-Mar 2017, dates TBC.  Please contact Talitha MacKenzie if you would like more information.  Thank you!"

THE BIG EVENTS

• 20th January 2017 at 7.30 pm Concert of the Nathaniel Gow Band (Quadrilles)
• 21st January 2017 from 2-5 pm, Dance Workshop
• 11th March 2017 from 1-3 pm, Dance Workshop
• 11th March 2017 at 7 pm, Regency Ball
   
  By the way, Talitha recommends a DVD on Baroque dance, by Nicola Gaines and Christopher Tudor. We have a copy in the Whittaker Library here at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - indeed, it's on Talitha's reading list!  Details here.

Hey, Look! Nathaniel Gow's Dance Band

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Nathaniel Gow's Dance Band

by

Concerto Caledonia

Fiddle Music from 

 Scottish Printed Sources 1761-1823

 

Hey, look! We have a new CD - the latest Concerto Caledonia release, produced as an outcome from the recent AHRC-funded Bass Culture project - or, to use its offficial name, Historic Music of Scotland.  We've added it to stock immediately, needless to say!

Do you know your Quadrilles from your Contredanses?

Quadrilles and Contredanses - Saturday 6 June, Edinburgh

We have been asked to help promote this exciting dance event, which takes place in Edinburgh next Saturday, 6th June

• Dance Workshop 10.30 AM to 4.30 PM (£20)
• Regency Ball 7.30-9.30 PM (£8/£6 or £5 with Workshop ticket)

• Venue:  Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, with live music on period instruments throughout the day from members of Concerto Caledonia.

All welcome! Low-heeled shoes or dance pumps recommended ~ Regency dress suggested but not required for the ball. 

• TracScotland.org - Quadrilles and Contredanses page
• TracScotland.org - Regency Ball page
• Facebook page

Sound Chamber - 22nd August, St Andrew's and St George's

At the Edinburgh Fringe next week, 22nd August, St Andrew’s and St George’s Church, 13 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PA

• Collection of bite-sized performances from 4 Scottish ensembles, showcasing Scottish chamber music
• With information for chamber music lovers about music to be enjoyed in the year ahead
• Fringe venue # 111

2.30 pm - 3.45 pm:- Early chamber and Scots music combine to create a magical step back in time, followed by a feast of contemporary music from Mr McFall’s:-
Concerto Caledonia
Traditional and early Scottish material from the Revenge of the Folksingers
Mr McFall’s Chamber
Gavin Bryars: The Church Closest the Sea
Martyn Bennett: Peewits
Piazzolla: Adios Nonino
Raymond Scott: Portofino

6 pm - 7.15 pm :- The beauty of the Bach Psalm is a perfect match for the intimate church setting, with Walton’s energetic Facade bringing the concert to a sparkling close.
Dunedin Consort
Vivaldi: Cessate, Omai Cessate
G.F. Handel: HW 56 Messiah
J.S. Bach/Pergolesi: BWV 1051 Tilge, Höchster, meine Sünden
Auricle Ensemble
Selection from William Walton’s Facade

Box Office: Tickets £5 (£3) per concert
Available from the Venue on 0131 225 3847 or the Fringe at www.edfringe.com