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SUMMARY:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - Mondays at One: Keyboard
DESCRIPTION:The Keyboard Department take to the stage in this week’s Mondays at One.
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/royal-conservatoire-of-scotland-mondays-at-one-keyboard/
LOCATION:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, 100 Renfrew Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T140000
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UID:10000586-1778594400-1778605200@glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - Governors Recital Prize for Woodwind
DESCRIPTION:Senior RCS Woodwind student compete for the coveted Governors Recital Prize for Woodwind.
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/royal-conservatoire-of-scotland-governors-recital-prize-for-woodwind/
LOCATION:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, 100 Renfrew Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T180000
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SUMMARY:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - Governors Recital Prize for Singing
DESCRIPTION:Senior RCS Vocal Studies students compete for the coveted Governors Recital Prize for Singing.
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/royal-conservatoire-of-scotland-governors-recital-prize-for-singing-2/
LOCATION:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, 100 Renfrew Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185844
CREATED:20260312T161657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T161659Z
UID:10000588-1778680800-1778691600@glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - Governors Recital Prize for Strings
DESCRIPTION:Senior RCS Strings students compete for the coveted Governors Recital Prize for Strings.
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/royal-conservatoire-of-scotland-governors-recital-prize-for-strings/
LOCATION:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, 100 Renfrew Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SymphonyOrchestra_25.10.2024-8702-copy.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185844
CREATED:20260312T161826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T161827Z
UID:10000589-1778695200-1778706000@glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - Governors Recital Prize for Brass
DESCRIPTION:Senior RCS Brass students compete for the coveted Governors Recital Prize for Brass.
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/royal-conservatoire-of-scotland-governors-recital-prize-for-brass-2/
LOCATION:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, 100 Renfrew Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185844
CREATED:20260312T162007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T162009Z
UID:10000590-1778698800-1778702400@glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - Dperf Performance: The Love of Medtner: Sholpan Miller & Nikolay Orininskiy
DESCRIPTION:Nikolai Medtner Three Nocturnes for violin and piano op. 16 (1909)Nikolai Medtner Violin Sonata No. 1 in B minor op. 21 (1910) \n\n\n\nSholpan Miller PianoNikolay Orininskiy Violin
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/royal-conservatoire-of-scotland-dperf-performance-the-love-of-medtner-sholpan-miller-nikolay-orininskiy/
LOCATION:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, 100 Renfrew Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sholpan-Miller.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T223000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185844
CREATED:20260428T142913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T142914Z
UID:10000610-1778698800-1778711400@glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Scottish Opera - The Marriage of Figaro
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Royal\, 282 Hope Street \n\n\n\nMozart’s Marriage of Figaro\, sung in English and directed by Sir Thomas Allen \n\n\n\nReflecting the insight and experience of a seasoned performer\, Sir Thomas Allen’s Figaro  is full of humour\, subtlety\, and wit. The sumptuous designs provide the backdrop for a comedy of social revolution and subversion that is as relevant today as ever.. All wedding days are complicated\, but nothing compared to Figaro’s. After discovering that his boss\, the Count\, plots to seduce his wife\, Figaro and Susanna must use their wit to outsmart their employer\, whilst making it down the aisle. \n\n\n\nRelish Mozart’s bubbling\, energetic score in the hands of the Orchestra of Scottish Opera. \n\n\n\nEvening performances Curtain up 7.15pm \n\n\n\nThere is an audio-described version on Sunday 17th May at 3pm
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/scottish-opera-the-marriage-of-figaro/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Theatre Royal\, 282 Hope Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SO-Figaro-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185844
CREATED:20260312T162651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T201803Z
UID:10000592-1778787000-1778794200@glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - BA School of Dance - Annual Performance
DESCRIPTION:Our School of Dance take to the stage of the New Athenaeum Theatre to perform in their annual dance showcase. In a breath-taking display of classical and contemporary dance\, and with the oversight of some of the UK’s most exciting choreographers\, students from across the School of Dance (including BA Modern Ballet and BA Dance Artist) perform a dynamic programme of dance and movement that will captivate audiences. \n\n\n\nSee the next generation of dance talent before they go on to make their mark in the professional world.
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/royal-conservatoire-of-scotland-ba-school-of-dance-annual-performance/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, 100 Renfrew Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BBallet-copy.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185844
CREATED:20260312T162911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T162913Z
UID:10000596-1778850000-1778853600@glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - Fridays at One: Jeffrey Sharkey - Speak Low
DESCRIPTION:Following on from their music drama about Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald a few years ago\, director Stasi Schaffer and pianist Jeffrey Sharkey will be developing a new music drama called Speak Low about the lives of Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya. \n\n\n\nThe performance will feature selected correspondence from the couple\, enacted by RCS actors; songs and instrumental music by Kurt Weill\, George Gershwin\, Alban Berg\, Danny Elfman. \n\n\n\nJeffrey Sharkey PianoAndrea Gajic ViolinSophie Renshaw ViolaAlison Wells Cello \n\n\n\nStasi Schaffer Director
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/royal-conservatoire-of-scotland-fridays-at-one-jeffrey-sharkey-speak-low/
LOCATION:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, 100 Renfrew Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Piano-Keys-1024x576-2.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T223000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185844
CREATED:20260428T142913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T142914Z
UID:10000611-1778871600-1778884200@glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Scottish Opera - The Marriage of Figaro
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Royal\, 282 Hope Street \n\n\n\nMozart’s Marriage of Figaro\, sung in English and directed by Sir Thomas Allen \n\n\n\nReflecting the insight and experience of a seasoned performer\, Sir Thomas Allen’s Figaro  is full of humour\, subtlety\, and wit. The sumptuous designs provide the backdrop for a comedy of social revolution and subversion that is as relevant today as ever.. All wedding days are complicated\, but nothing compared to Figaro’s. After discovering that his boss\, the Count\, plots to seduce his wife\, Figaro and Susanna must use their wit to outsmart their employer\, whilst making it down the aisle. \n\n\n\nRelish Mozart’s bubbling\, energetic score in the hands of the Orchestra of Scottish Opera. \n\n\n\nEvening performances Curtain up 7.15pm \n\n\n\nThere is an audio-described version on Sunday 17th May at 3pm
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/scottish-opera-the-marriage-of-figaro/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Theatre Royal\, 282 Hope Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SO-Figaro-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185844
CREATED:20260312T162651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T201803Z
UID:10000593-1778873400-1778880600@glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - BA School of Dance - Annual Performance
DESCRIPTION:Our School of Dance take to the stage of the New Athenaeum Theatre to perform in their annual dance showcase. In a breath-taking display of classical and contemporary dance\, and with the oversight of some of the UK’s most exciting choreographers\, students from across the School of Dance (including BA Modern Ballet and BA Dance Artist) perform a dynamic programme of dance and movement that will captivate audiences. \n\n\n\nSee the next generation of dance talent before they go on to make their mark in the professional world.
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/royal-conservatoire-of-scotland-ba-school-of-dance-annual-performance/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, 100 Renfrew Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BBallet-copy.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185844
CREATED:20260312T162651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T201803Z
UID:10000594-1778941800-1778949000@glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - BA School of Dance - Annual Performance
DESCRIPTION:Our School of Dance take to the stage of the New Athenaeum Theatre to perform in their annual dance showcase. In a breath-taking display of classical and contemporary dance\, and with the oversight of some of the UK’s most exciting choreographers\, students from across the School of Dance (including BA Modern Ballet and BA Dance Artist) perform a dynamic programme of dance and movement that will captivate audiences. \n\n\n\nSee the next generation of dance talent before they go on to make their mark in the professional world.
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/royal-conservatoire-of-scotland-ba-school-of-dance-annual-performance/2026-05-16/1/
LOCATION:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, 100 Renfrew Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BBallet-copy.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185844
CREATED:20260312T163133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T163134Z
UID:10000597-1778952600-1778958000@glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - Junior Conservatoire Jazz Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Junior Conservatoire Jazz students take centre stage in their end of session performance!
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/royal-conservatoire-of-scotland-junior-conservatoire-jazz-concert-2/
LOCATION:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, 100 Renfrew Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/JuniorsConcertBand_07.12.2024-7130-copy.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T191500
DTSTAMP:20260428T185844
CREATED:20260312T163308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T141249Z
UID:10000598-1778953500-1778958900@glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland -Junior Conservatoire Percussion Showcase
DESCRIPTION:A Percussion Extravaganza as the Junior Conservatoire students showcase a culmination of their hard work.
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/royal-conservatoire-of-scotland-junior-conservatoire-percussion-showcase/
LOCATION:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, 100 Renfrew Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rehersals-6-scaled-copy.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185844
CREATED:20260312T162651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T201803Z
UID:10000595-1778959800-1778967000@glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - BA School of Dance - Annual Performance
DESCRIPTION:Our School of Dance take to the stage of the New Athenaeum Theatre to perform in their annual dance showcase. In a breath-taking display of classical and contemporary dance\, and with the oversight of some of the UK’s most exciting choreographers\, students from across the School of Dance (including BA Modern Ballet and BA Dance Artist) perform a dynamic programme of dance and movement that will captivate audiences. \n\n\n\nSee the next generation of dance talent before they go on to make their mark in the professional world.
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/royal-conservatoire-of-scotland-ba-school-of-dance-annual-performance/2026-05-16/2/
LOCATION:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, 100 Renfrew Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BBallet-copy.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185844
CREATED:20260428T142913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T142914Z
UID:10000612-1779030000-1779042600@glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:Scottish Opera - The Marriage of Figaro
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Royal\, 282 Hope Street \n\n\n\nMozart’s Marriage of Figaro\, sung in English and directed by Sir Thomas Allen \n\n\n\nReflecting the insight and experience of a seasoned performer\, Sir Thomas Allen’s Figaro  is full of humour\, subtlety\, and wit. The sumptuous designs provide the backdrop for a comedy of social revolution and subversion that is as relevant today as ever.. All wedding days are complicated\, but nothing compared to Figaro’s. After discovering that his boss\, the Count\, plots to seduce his wife\, Figaro and Susanna must use their wit to outsmart their employer\, whilst making it down the aisle. \n\n\n\nRelish Mozart’s bubbling\, energetic score in the hands of the Orchestra of Scottish Opera. \n\n\n\nEvening performances Curtain up 7.15pm \n\n\n\nThere is an audio-described version on Sunday 17th May at 3pm
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/scottish-opera-the-marriage-of-figaro/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Theatre Royal\, 282 Hope Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SO-Figaro-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T185844
CREATED:20260326T121449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T125604Z
UID:10000601-1779046200-1779055200@glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Byres Road Big Band: Simon@65
DESCRIPTION:The National Piping Centre\, top of Hope Street \n\n\n\nUnder the direction of conductor Paul Towndrow the Byres Road Big Band will be playing two new suites for jazz big band by composer and band member J Simon van der Walt ‘Between Two Oceans’ and the new ‘Byres Road Suite’.Alongside that\, we’ll be playing some of our regular big band favourites\, including music from the bands of Duke Ellington\, Count Basie\, Stan Kenton\, and Buddy Rich. \n\n\n\nSimon is 65 this May\, and this concert is part of a series celebrating his creative work over the years. Simon says\, ‘Looking back on 30-odd years of writing music\, I’ve explored a lot of different things: contemporary classical\, jazz\, experimental\, electronic\, Javanese gamelan\, and everything in between. Jazz what got me started as a musician in the first place though\, and is still the closest to my heart.’ \n\n\n\n• Doors open 7pm• Band  7.30pm – 10 pm with interval• £13/£7 concession
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/the-byres-road-big-band-simon65/
LOCATION:The National Piping Centre\, 30-34 McPhater Street\, Glasgow\, G4 6HW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NPC-BBB-smiletree_140729_crop-1-scaled.jpg
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