Mesmerising performance by Syrian classical musician at Burgh Hall

On Sunday Cowal was graced, in every sense of the word, with the exquisite talent, musicianship and gentle, yet commanding, personality of Syrian classical guitarist Ayman Jarjour. Hosted by Cowal Music Club in Dunoon’s Burgh Hall, the 80 plus audience was captivated and at times mesmerised by his quite spectacular performance. The programme spanned the …

A Night at the Opera

A night at the opera

On Saturday night Ardentinny was the fortunate host to a preview of Aria Alba’s latest production. Following their opera residential at Ardentinny Centre, we were invited to an 'open rehearsal' of Bellini’s La Sonnambula   This was no picturesque pastoral village in Switzerland, the original setting of the opera. Instead, Dr. Nell Drew, Director of …

Easter Entertainment this weekend in Ardentinny

  Ardentinny has a bright weekend ahead, filled with Easter fun and entertainment.   On Saturday night the village hall will be alive with music and song at its ‘O’er the Hill to Ardentinny’ concert. The programme includes flutes, recorders, fiddles, drums, small pipes, whistles, ukuleles, guitars, double bass, electric bass, mandolin, banjo, and cyberbingo …