Michelle Campbell (cello) play’s Saint Saëns’ ‘The Swan’ from his Carnival of the Animals. The cello arrangement of “The Swan,” a beautiful piece composed by Camille Saint-Saëns, is a captivating and emotive musical gem. Originally part of “The Carnival of the Animals,” this composition has been transcribed and adapted for the cello, allowing the instrument’s rich and resonant tones to … Read More
Froggy went a courtin’
These Jambouree Juniors probably don’t know that the earliest known version of the song was published in 1549 as “The Frog Came to the Myl Dur” in Robert Wedderburn’s “Complaynt of Scotland”. He states that in 1547 the Scottish Queen Consort, Mary of Guise, under attack from Henry VIII, sought to marry her daughter Princess Mary (later Mary Queen of Scots), “Miss Mouse”, … Read More
The Bold Gendarme
David Thomson and Kenneth Maciver perform Offenbach’s comic duet for these ‘men-at-arms’ from the opera boufée, Geneviève de Brabant. As well as being a popular performance piece, it forms the basis for the U.S. “Marines’ Hymn“.
Georgia on my Mind
“Georgia on My Mind” is a 1930 song written by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell and first recorded that same year by Hoagy Carmichael.
So Go to Him and Say to Him
David Thomson and Gillian Munro perform ‘So Go to Him and Say to Him’ from Gilbert and Sullivan’s Patience. A touching and romantic duet between Patience and Grosvenor, as they declare their love for each other with witty libretto by W.S. Gilbert and delightful music by Arthur Sullivan. In this operetta, premiered in 1881, two absurdly pretentious poets vie for … Read More
‘Shche ne vmerla Ukrainy i slava, i volia’ – Jambouree stands with Evelina and the people of Ukraine
Pavlina and Tanya Ivanova join Evelina in singing the Ukrainian National Anthem.
A Summer Music Box – livestream
The Jambouree Cabaret Singers and Junior Choirs delighted the audience at St Leonard’s in the Field’s Church in Perth with their enchanting Summer Concert on Sunday, 11th June 2023. Led by the talented Musical Director, Edna Auld, the performance showcased a wide-ranging programme, including beloved classics and popular favorites. The concert was a resounding success, leaving the audience captivated and … Read More
Pavlina sings with Byre Opera
Just when we thought the summer couldn’t get any hotter – there’s a very hot ticket in St Andrews this week where Pavlina steps out in the role of Maria Bertram in the Byre Opera Production of Jonathan Dove’s ‘Mansfield Park’. Don’t miss this!
Perform in Perth 2023
Well done to Iona Melloy – winner of Class 127 – Scots Songs, Soprano age 18 and over. Iona was also the winner of Perform in Perth’s overall Silver Medal for Scots Songs and the winner of the Music Industries Council Cup for best individual competitor in Vocal classes. Well done too – to Shannon McKinnie – winner of Class … Read More
One Hand, One Heart
“One Hand, One Heart” is a song from the musical West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. It is a duet sung between Maria and Tony while they have a make-believe wedding, they sing it as they pledge their love to one another inside a church at the cloisters as part of their date.