2005

"The brilliantly organised sound Festival in the north east (which must be encouraged to develop) is more of a network than a patchwork. But it gives the sense of a core operation which, since the demise of Musica Nova, Scotland has badly lacked." <full article> The Herald 26 November 2005 Even a patchwork is better than no work

"Something remarkable is happening in the northeast of Scotland" <full article> The Herald 9 November 2005 One sound investment Evelyn Glennie, Sally Beamish, James MacMillan, the SSO ... an amazing programme marks the launch of a new, inspirational festival.

"one of the most daring musical initiatives to hit the North-East, if not all of Scotland, in recent years" <full article> The Scotsman 31 October 2005 Birth of musical miracle from a lowly Aberdeenshire cattleshed

"a festival was assembled that stretched throughout the region and was impressively more than the sum of its parts." <full article> The Herald 3 December 2005 Rule No 1: never put down your viola

"a stunningly imaginative idea..." <full review> The Herald 29 November 2005 A Day with James MacMillan, Elphinstone Hall, Aberdeen

"Extrovert, energetic playing..." <full review> The Herald 29 November 2005 Glasgow String Quartet, Monymusk Arts Trust

"A spellbinding and vivid evocation..." <full review> The Herald 28 November 2005 BBC SSO with Evelyn Glennie, Music Hall, Aberdeen

"The high quality and the huge number of young musicians taking part were surely a heartening sign for the future of music in the north-east..." <full review> The Herald 22 November 2005 New Voices in Music, Marischal College, Aberdeen