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In Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones' sermon on the Scottish Reformation, delivered at Usher Hall in Edinburgh in April 1960to mark the 400th anniversary of the Scottish Reformation, he emphasizes the importance of looking to our past for answers in the present. Many Christians today lobby against using past precedents to teach us, either saying that the past has nothing to teach us in this different time or that the history of the church should not be brought up, lest it cause acrimony. In response to these claims, Dr. Lloyd-Jones states that first, we are not different in nature or being to the men and women of the Reformation and therefore, cannot dismiss their accomplishments, and second, that the past should be explored and understood rather than suppressed. With this said, Dr. Lloyd-Jones demonstrates the two ways that one can view the Scottish Reformation. The first way is to simply explore the events that took place in the Scottish Reformation. The second is by using the actions and events that took place to further our walk with God today. So, what exactly can we learn from the Scottish reformation? Dr. Lloyd-Jones states that the best way to do so is by looking at the men who led such a movement. But who were these men? Well, these were godly men who believed in the sovereignty of God and the need to worship him. These were men who realized Christ's sacrifice and dedicated their lives to him because of it. For example one of the key figures in the Scottish reformation, John Knox, demonstrated fearless resistance towards the mighty Catholic Church. Dr. Lloyd-Jones emphasizes that Knox did not stand up against the Church by his own power, but by the power of God. John Knox realized the absolute greatness of God and consequently preached with power. So, we must ask ourselves, Where is the God of John Knox? Where is this God that can give us such power? To this, Dr. Lloyd-Jones replies, he is here and present, just as he was in the time of John Knox. And if we have accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we have the same God, we must only realize his greatness and react accordingly.

In Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones' sermon on the Scottish Reformation, delivered at Usher Hall in Edinburgh in April 1960to mark the 400th anniversary of the Scottish Reformation, he emphasizes the importance of looking to our past for answers in the present. Many Christians today lobby against using past precedents to teach us, either saying that the past has nothing to teach us in this different time or that the history of the church should not be brought up, lest it cause acrimony. In response to these claims, Dr. Lloyd-Jones states that first, we are not different in nature or being to the men and women of the Reformation and therefore, cannot dismiss their accomplishments, and second, that the past should be explored and understood rather than suppressed. With this said, Dr. Lloyd-Jones demonstrates the two ways that one can view the Scottish Reformation. The first way is to simply explore the events that took place in the Scottish Reformation. The second is by using the actions and events that took place to further our walk with God today. So, what exactly can we learn from the Scottish reformation? Dr. Lloyd-Jones states that the best way to do so is by looking at the men who led such a movement. But who were these men? Well, these were godly men who believed in the sovereignty of God and the need to worship him. These were men who realized Christ's sacrifice and dedicated their lives to him because of it. For example one of the key figures in the Scottish reformation, John Knox, demonstrated fearless resistance towards the mighty Catholic Church. Dr. Lloyd-Jones emphasizes that Knox did not stand up against the Church by his own power, but by the power of God. John Knox realized the absolute greatness of God and consequently preached with power. So, we must ask ourselves, Where is the God of John Knox? Where is this God that can give us such power? To this, Dr. Lloyd-Jones replies, he is here and present, just as he was in the time of John Knox. And if we have accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we have the same God, we must only realize his greatness and react accordingly. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29

This episode we talk to Mikey and Darren from North East band Indian Red Lopez who release there first album in 10 years "Results Of My Dreaming" on 1st August 2024. You will be able to buy the vinyl from the bands Bandcamp page and stream on all usual platforms, its well worth your time. Also on the pod we talk about the Donald, Euros, Bob Dylan edinburgh gigs, Rory Gallaghers guitar up for sale and live reviews of The National at Edinburgh Castle and Nils Frahm at the Usher Hall. Thanks for listening.

Fish has announced a Farewell Tour in 2025. “I've been there, done that and sold the t-shirt.” He's moving to a croft on a remote Scottish island with nesting eagles, a flock of sheep named after the Hibernian FC team of 1972 and part-ownership of what's just been voted “the best beach in the world”. Getting there is like the journey in Brigadoon. This covers a wide range of bases, among them … … how the fall of the Berlin Wall changed the tour circuit.   … his first gig as “a big, gangly, geeky teenager” at the Golden Lion in Galashiels playing Steely Dan and Ry Cooder covers. … the lies boys tell when trying to get into bands. … supporting Queen for an audience of 200,000 and how he “over-toured” Europe. … how it feels to be “the Anti-Christ in the Church of Marillion” and their very public divorce in 1988. … seeing Yes at the Usher Hall in for £1.25 and Genesis on the Lamb Lies Down On Broadway tour. … the music press v the New Wave of British Prog. … girls called Kayleigh whose mothers fancied the singer from Marillion. … irate fans on social media. … the fine art of “guerrilla touring”.    … plus the Faces, Sven Hassel, Edgar Rice Burroughs and a curious analogy about Sioux Indians. https://fishmusic.scot/UK tour dates here …https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/fish-tickets/artist/740885Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for early - and ad-free - access to all of our content, plus a whole load more!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fish has announced a Farewell Tour in 2025. “I've been there, done that and sold the t-shirt.” He's moving to a croft on a remote Scottish island with nesting eagles, a flock of sheep named after the Hibernian FC team of 1972 and part-ownership of what's just been voted “the best beach in the world”. Getting there is like the journey in Brigadoon. This covers a wide range of bases, among them … … how the fall of the Berlin Wall changed the tour circuit.   … his first gig as “a big, gangly, geeky teenager” at the Golden Lion in Galashiels playing Steely Dan and Ry Cooder covers. … the lies boys tell when trying to get into bands. … supporting Queen for an audience of 200,000 and how he “over-toured” Europe. … how it feels to be “the Anti-Christ in the Church of Marillion” and their very public divorce in 1988. … seeing Yes at the Usher Hall in for £1.25 and Genesis on the Lamb Lies Down On Broadway tour. … the music press v the New Wave of British Prog. … girls called Kayleigh whose mothers fancied the singer from Marillion. … irate fans on social media. … the fine art of “guerrilla touring”.    … plus the Faces, Sven Hassel, Edgar Rice Burroughs and a curious analogy about Sioux Indians. https://fishmusic.scot/UK tour dates here …https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/fish-tickets/artist/740885Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for early - and ad-free - access to all of our content, plus a whole load more!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fish has announced a Farewell Tour in 2025. “I've been there, done that and sold the t-shirt.” He's moving to a croft on a remote Scottish island with nesting eagles, a flock of sheep named after the Hibernian FC team of 1972 and part-ownership of what's just been voted “the best beach in the world”. Getting there is like the journey in Brigadoon. This covers a wide range of bases, among them … … how the fall of the Berlin Wall changed the tour circuit.   … his first gig as “a big, gangly, geeky teenager” at the Golden Lion in Galashiels playing Steely Dan and Ry Cooder covers. … the lies boys tell when trying to get into bands. … supporting Queen for an audience of 200,000 and how he “over-toured” Europe. … how it feels to be “the Anti-Christ in the Church of Marillion” and their very public divorce in 1988. … seeing Yes at the Usher Hall in for £1.25 and Genesis on the Lamb Lies Down On Broadway tour. … the music press v the New Wave of British Prog. … girls called Kayleigh whose mothers fancied the singer from Marillion. … irate fans on social media. … the fine art of “guerrilla touring”.    … plus the Faces, Sven Hassel, Edgar Rice Burroughs and a curious analogy about Sioux Indians. https://fishmusic.scot/UK tour dates here …https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/fish-tickets/artist/740885Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for early - and ad-free - access to all of our content, plus a whole load more!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald McCullough recalls being in the city of Edinburgh a few weeks before beginning his doctoral studies. He was new to the city so didn't know his way around very well. One evening he went to a concert at Usher Hall. After it finished he headed out into the night, but it was now dark … Continue reading The trustworthy voice of Jesus

News of a concert at Edinburgh's Usher Hall commemorating a year of war in Ukraine

Synopsis The British composer Ethel Smyth needed both talent and fierce determination to succeed in a professional musical career in her day. Born in 1858, she defied her father to study music in Leipzig. She became friends with Clara Schumann, Brahms, and Dvorak.  In 1903, her opera Der Wald was performed at the Metropolitan Opera. She also became a high-profile figure in the women's suffrage movement, for which she was jailed briefly in 1912. The premiere of her 64-minute “vocal symphony” titled The Prison took place at Usher Hall in Scotland on today's date in 1931, when she was 73, and increasingly deaf.  The text was by H.B .Brewster, who had been Smyth's close friend and, perhaps, her lover,  and is a dialogue between an innocent prisoner awaiting execution and his soul in search of spiritual peace. In a New York Times interview, James Blachly, the conductor of the first recording of The Prison, suggests, “It's a summary of her entire career. It's a farewell. There's a real sense of making peace with that, and also reconciling herself to the death of [Brewster,] her closest creative companion. It's about love and life and loss and self-worth.” Music Played in Today's Program Ethel Smyth (1858-1944): The Prison (Dashon Burton, b-bar; Experimental Orch and Chorus; James Blachly, conductor.) Chandos 5279

Welcome to Bittersweet Symphony, a podcast about the bitter, the sweet and the bittersweet of life for classical musicians when the music suddenly stopped. Hosted and produced by me, Cliodhna Ryan, a violinist, it's an intimate and heart-warming exploration of the human spirit. My guest in episode thirteen is oboist Dan Bates, my colleague in the Irish Chamber Orchestra. After an initial sense of exhilaration in the first few weeks of lockdown, Dan shares his experience of a crushing depression, the treatment he was offered, and the impact this had on him. His sweet memory is of the three chickens he reared; Anastasia, Garbo and Clemmie Bunting. His bitter was witnessing the effect of lockdowns on his Mum. This conversation was recorded in September 2021. Daniel Bates (MA CANTAB, FRSM, FTCL, ARAM, AGSMD) is principal oboe with the Irish Chamber Orchestra, the City of London Sinfonia and co-principal oboe of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Previously, he also held the principal oboe position with the Royal Northern Sinfonia at the Sage, Gateshead. He has played guest principal for all the major UK orchestras as well as various international orchestras such as the National Orchestra of Colombia, the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. As a session musician, he has recorded for numerous pop acts and films, including the Harry Potter franchise and for Barbra Streisand, Mary J Blige, Rihanna and Stevie Wonder. Born in London, Daniel attended the Purcell School of Music. He was subsequently offered scholarships to every music college in the country and chose to study at the Royal Academy of Music under Celia Nicklin and Dougie Boyd. This was followed by a music scholarship to study at Pembroke College, Cambridge, where he read Music and the History of Art. He has performed solo concertos with the London Symphony Orchestra, the City of London Sinfonia, the Irish Chamber Orchestra, the Brasov Filharmonica, the Turin Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Mozart Players and the English Chamber Orchestra. Solo recitals include venues such as the Wigmore Hall, the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Usher Hall and the Purcell Room. Internationally, he has given solo recitals in venues such as the Pushkin Museum in Moscow and at various European festivals partnered with musicians of international renown including Jörg Widmann, Elizabeth Leonskaya, Joan Rodgers and Anthony Marwood. As an actor, having studied classical acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, his credits include the title role in The Picture of Dorian Gray (Vienna's English Theatre), Fedotik in The Three Sisters (alongside Kristen Scott Thomas and Eric Sykes in the West End) and Adrian Green in Casualty (BBC TV). Daniel is the founder and Artistic Director of FitzFest (www.fitzfest.co.uk), a community chamber music festival, based in Fitzrovia, central London. GET IN TOUCH WITH DAN/LINKS Dan's Website Instagram FitzFest Website GET IN TOUCH WITH BITTERSWEET SYMPHONY Instagram Twitter Facebook #bittersweetsymphony CREDITS Thumbnail Art || Colm MacAthlaoith Writers || Mick Jagger, Richard Ashcroft, Keith Richards Violin || Cliodhna Ryan Production || Cliodhna Ryan Mastering || Patrick Stefan Groenland

Synopsis On today's date in 2002, a tone poem by the American composer Michael Torke had its premiere performance at Edinburgh's Usher Hall, at a concert by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra conducted by Marin Alsop. Torke was the orchestra's composer-in-residence at the time and wrote “An American Abroad” to fulfill his second commission for the Scots. Here's how Torke himself describes the piece: “Unfolding melodies and themes express the natural naïveté an American might feel traveling abroad. Wonderment and curiosity kindles the traveler's energy, yet there remains an unintended lack of sophistication. Being an outsider, how can a traveler truly understand the depths and subtleties of a new culture?” Or, as a Scottish newspaper critic put it, “the gee-whiz factor Scots know only too well when we spot a guddle of Americans gawping at Edinburgh Castle.” Actually, the piece could just as well be titled “A European in America,” as Torke explained: “I currently live in New York City, and when visitors from the ‘outside' are in town, I am inspired by their simple energy and appreciation of what my hometown has to offer, which often opens my eyes to new ways of seeing New York.” Music Played in Today's Program Michael Torke (b. 1961) — An American Abroad (Royal Scottish National Orchestra; Marin Alsop, cond.) Naxos 8.559167

Ross hails from Linlithgow, West Lothian where he is the official Town Piper. He studied Bagpipes, Scots Song and Whistles at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. In July 2017 he graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Traditional Music - Piping. Ross was a finalist in the 2019 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year competition. A World Champion piper, Ross began piping aged 7 and was the Pipe Major of the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland. He competed with the world famous Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band for many years. He is now a member the Grade 1 Inveraray and District Pipe Band. Also a successful solo piper, he competes regularly around the Highland Games in Scotland and further afield. Ross has performed in many countries such as: New Zealand, Australia, USA, Ghana, Russia and all over central Europe as well as appearing on BBC Hogmanay Live and performing solo on the roof of Murrayfield Stadium. A Grade 8 Trombonist, Ross has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra at the Usher Hall. A keen theatre performer he has appeared in many amateur musical productions throughout Scotland. Ross was the recipient of the Young Scot of the Year award for heritage at the age of 12 (in 2007). If you enjoyed this, you should try a Dojo University Premium Membership. Our premium membership features over 50 courses, 17+ live classes each week, social interaction channels, feedback on your playing, weekly challenges, and more! Try one month for just $1 by visiting DojoUniversity.com/testdrive today! Join us on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter… wherever you do your social media!

Singer-songwriter Kirsty Baird is the Founder and Creative Director of Sing in the City, Founder of Chief Radio, and band member of Hanley and the Baird. Kirsty tells us about her varied career in music, from gigging in Leith bars at the age of 17, to performing at the Usher Hall. Kirsty shares stories about her band, Hanley and the Baird, who have a new single out - Looking at Me, Looking at You. We talk about her wildest gig (involving a gun), crawling underneath the Hibs stadium barriers as a child, and her work to combat the challenges that face small bands and unsigned musicians in today's music industry.

Tommy chatted with Fiona & Neil from Gefargheist. They discussed their musical history, songwriting, thier upcoming ablum, debut single Graceless and had a first play another of the ir follow up single Nukula. Expect a packed Dream gig at Usher Hall where ther will be supported by Kanye West, Awkward Family Portraits, Annie Booth & Aesop Rock. Keep in touch with the band at https://www.facebook.com/gefahrgeist

In Episode 46 Derek is joined by Dave Hook better known as Solareye from the Scottish hip hop group Stanley Odd. Dave talks about the democratisation of music production, the roots of hip-hop and it's links to community, Stanley Odd's writing process and how Covid-19 has changed their ways of working. We discuss Stanley Odd going stateside, playing at Scotland week in Central Park New York before playing alongside The View in Brooklyn, Boston + more. Dave reflects on 2014 which was a rollercoaster year for the group. They were touring a lot, released the Chase Yirself EP in April and the album A Thing Brand New in November. In the September of 2014 the band got behind the Scottish independence campaign releasing the track Son I Voted Yes and playing live at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh at the campaign concert A Night for Scotland. Derek and Dave look forward to Stanley Odd's forthcoming album Stay Odd which Dave believes sums up "staying true to being weird, wonderful & awkward outcasts", a 14 track record featuring the most recent single KILLSWITCH.

Young Southpaw talks to Carla Easton about her fantastic new record ‘Weirdo’, her love of Taylor Swift, ‘pop’ not being a dirty word, and much more  https://www.carlajennifereaston.com/https://twitter.com/CarlaJEastonhttps://carlajeaston.bandcamp.com/ Young Southpaw: What have you been listening to the past couple of years while making this record?  Carla Easton: I was really into Lily Allen’s album ‘No Shame’, which I got around April last year after reading her biography. I loved the textures on that and how it was very much a pop record but dealing with like complex lyrics. So I felt like I could really relate to that. And then Sigrid, I went to see her at Usher Hall in Edinburgh last year. I was blown away and quite excited about how pop music can sort of you know - it used to feel like if you said you were pop, it was quite a dirty word to say, whereas it feels like there’s a new generation come through that are saying ‘embrace it’. And I’ve never believed that ‘pop’s a bad word, you know. So I was quite influenced by them. Also just like my record collection, you know, I’ve got a lot of New Order in it, and kind of a mix of pure pop and indie pop. But mostly it was just getting into vintage drum beats, really, and writing around that. Which I found really good, developing a new sound that way.   YS: What’s your favourite New Order record? CE: I’m definitely a singles person, in terms of lots of bands I like. And with New Order for me it’s ‘Your Silent Face’. I think I’ll forever spend my life trying to replicate that synth sound at the start of it.  ...  CE: I’ve certainly enjoyed new releases that have come out this year. I loved Lady Gaga’s record and Taylor Swift dropping an unexpected album. It’s definitely kept me going, having new music in my life.   YS: I saw one of your posts where you were debating which version of the Taylor Swift album to buy  CE: Yeah, I know! I was like ‘ah! what one will I get?!’. And then I settled on one version and I’m glad I picked that. I’m glad that the option to decide was only a week long because about a week after I was like ‘awwww! I shoulda bought that one as well’ (laughs)    

In Episode #22 Derek is joined by Robbo, Mike and Jack who make up Jake Bugg's band. The guys talk backstage following their gig at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh about their first auditions, life on the road and how music has made them feel like a family. Robbo shares his favourite memories over the years, Jack tells us about moving to Tokoyo and Mike discusses playing with Mike Skinner and The Streets.

Recorded LIVE in Edinburgh, Scotland at Usher Hall on Tuesday, 5/14/2019.

Bishop Barron has set out on a missionary journey to the UK! In this episode of the Word on Fire Show, Bishop discusses this great adventure while on the road with Word on Fire Producer, Joseph Gloor. Topics Discussed 0:04 - Introduction 3:30 - What were the grave sites like in Scotland? 10:00 - What is the Catholic take on Adam Smith's market economy?  15:00 - Where is Arthur's Seat? 20:00 - What does Haggis taste like? 23:00 - What did Bishop Barron discuss in his talk at The Usher Hall? 27:00 - Listener Question: What will Bishop Barron talk about in Liverpool?

This is a recording of Muriel Spark, the Crème de la Crème, an event presented by the Edinburgh International Book Festival in association with publisher Birlinn Limited and the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh. It was held at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh on 31st January 2018 to celebrate the centenary of Muriel Spark’s birth. The event is introduced by Nick Barley, Director of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, and is hosted by Alan Taylor, Editor of the Scottish Review of Books and Rosemary Goring, Literary Editor of the Herald. The event was supported by Creative Scotland and recorded with the kind permission of all participants.

This address was delivered by Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones at Usher Hall in Edinburgh in April 1960 on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the Scottish Reformation.

RSNO Executive Producer Manus Carey talks to conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto, ahead of his performances with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra this weekend. Carlos conducts the Orchestra and the RSNO Chorus in performances of Verdi's Requiem on Friday 2 December 2016 at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh, and Saturday 3 December 2016 at the Glasgow […]

RSNO Executive Producer Manus Carey talks to conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto, ahead of his performances with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra this weekend. Carlos conducts the Orchestra and the RSNO Chorus in performances of Verdi's Requiem on Friday 2 December 2016 at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh, and Saturday 3 December 2016 at the Glasgow […]

John Storgårds talks with RSNO Executive Producer Manus Carey about conducting Mahler, Einar Englund and balancing life between his conducting and playing careers! John Storgårds conducts performances of Mahler's first symphony with the RSNO in Perth Concert Hall, the Usher Hall on and the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall this week. Book now at www.rsno.org.uk/live/

John Storgårds talks with RSNO Executive Producer Manus Carey about conducting Mahler, Einar Englund and balancing life between his conducting and playing careers! John Storgårds conducts performances of Mahler's first symphony with the RSNO in Perth Concert Hall, the Usher Hall on and the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall this week. Book now at www.rsno.org.uk/live/

In this podcast the Scottish Success team are joined by Scotland's contemporary classical tenor Martin Aelred.  Born to a musical family in the West Coast of Scotland we hear how he started playing music from a young age, joined his first band at 13 and how he was later inspired to move from contemporary music to study opera singing.   As well as touring the world for the last six year, Martin has found time to perform for numerous charities.  This resulted in him recently being personally requested by the Dalia Lama to perform for him at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall.

Violinist Baiba Skride and RSNO Executive Producer Manus Carey talk Stradivarius, competitions and Tchaikovsky ahead of her performances of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, on Thursday 3 December 2015 (Glasgow Royal Concert Hall) and Friday 4 December 2015 (Usher Hall, Edinburgh).

Violinist Baiba Skride and RSNO Executive Producer Manus Carey talk Stradivarius, competitions and Tchaikovsky ahead of her performances of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, on Thursday 3 December 2015 (Glasgow Royal Concert Hall) and Friday 4 December 2015 (Usher Hall, Edinburgh).

Hear about the logistical difficulties performing Berlioz's majestic 'Grande Messe des Morts', which will be performed by the world-renowned Edinburgh Festival Chorus at the Usher Hall on Saturday 22 August.

Discover the fascinating history behind Stravinsky's scandalous 'The Rite of Spring', which will be conducted by Valery Gergiev and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra at the Usher Hall on Sunday 30 August.

Listen to the patriotic history of Sibelius's expansive and powerful 'Symphony No 1', which will be performed by the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra at the Usher Hall on Sunday 16 August.

Explore the pulsating harmonies of John Adams's breath-taking Harmonium, which will be performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the Edinburgh Festival Chorus as part of The Harmonium Project - a free outdoor event marking the opening of the 2015 Festival and the 50th anniversary of the Edinburgh Festival Chorus - at the Usher Hall on Friday 7 August.

Discover the illuminating story behind one of Baroque's best loved works, Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons', which will be performed by pre-eminent violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter at the Usher Hall on Wednesday 26 August.

Learn the daring and defiant history of Tchaikovsky's 'Symphony No 5', which will be performed by piano sensation Yuja Wang with the San Francisco Symphony at the Usher Hall on Friday 28 August.

Listen to the story behind Stravinsky and W.H. Auden's darkly sparkling operatic morality tale 'The Rake's Progress', which will be performed by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Royal Conservatoire Voices conducted by Sir Andrew Davis at the Usher Hall on Wednesday 12 August.

Unearth the suspicious tale behind one of Mozart's great masterpieces, the visionary 'Requiem', which will be performed by the Budapest Festival Orchestra conducted by Ivan Fischer at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 18 August.

Explore the power of Rachmaninov's soaring 'Symphony No 2', which will be performed by the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Vasily Petrenko at the Usher Hall on Saturday 15 August.

Hear the unlikely story behind Beethoven's variations on a Waltz by Diabelli, which will be performed by Mitsuko Uchida in Recital at the Usher Hall on Monday 24 August.

Explore the charming history of Mahler's explosive 'Symphony No 1', which will be performed by the world-renowned San Francisco Symphony conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas, at the Usher Hall on Thursday 27 August.

Dive into the sparkling story of Gilbert and Sullivan's perennially relevant comic opera 'H.M.S. Pinafore', which will be performed by the Scottish Opera conducted by Richard Egarr, at the Usher Hall on Sunday 23 August.

Follow the suspenseful story behind Tchaikovsky's gloriously lyrical 'The Seasons', which will be performed by piano superstar Lang Lang at the Usher Hall on Friday 21 August.

Learn the opium tinged history of Berlioz's vivid and magical 'Symphonie Fantastique', which will be performed by the Orchestre Revolutionnaire et Romantique at the Usher Hall on Thursday 13 August.

Explore the borrowed inspiration behind Bartok's notoriously demanding 'Piano Concerto No 2', which will be performed by global piano sensation Lang Lang at the Usher Hall on Wednesday 19 August.

Uncover the forgotten history of Striggio's rediscovered masterpiece 'Mass in 40 Parts', which will be performed by French ensemble Le Concert Spirituel at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 11 August.

Pianist Mitsuko Uchida and Robin Ticciati talk to Suzy Klein ahead of their concert at Usher Hall in Edinburgh with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, which sees Uchida performing Ravel's Piano Concerto in G. The pair talk about working together for 10 years, the joys of Ravel and the challenges of the concert's other pieces which includes works by Faure, Boulez and Haydn.