Ethan calls the programme for this piano recital “From Bach to Ravel – The Voices in my Head” This is a collection of pieces by composers who have been crucial to my musical journey. More than that though, they have been crucial to my development as a person. When I was very young, it was Bach who taught me the logistics of harmony. Through the 24 preludes and fugues I learned the soundscape of music and how that translates onto the piano. Debussy added to that colours and impressions. These things that I have no visual reference to (the moon, fireworks, etc) he painted auditory pictures of. He tells these wonderful stories. Ravel is similar to Debussy but instead of a story he creates a descriptive impression. Chopin on the other hand, is the voice of romantic expressions. He is emotional and expressive. Allowing me to experience so much of life through his music. I have such a strong connection to these composers that I consider them somewhat of a family. I often dream about talking to them at the kitchen table. We discuss many different things. They even discuss things amongst themselves! I carry their voices with me wherever I go. Learning a new composer is like making a new friend. Their way of talking, expressing themselves, even just the way they carry a conversation is unique and special. Presented in partnership with Aberdeen Art Gallery.

Step into the intimate sound world of Dunedin Consort—Scotland’s Grammy-nominated baroque ensemble. In this spellbinding programme, four exceptional musicians come together—and stand alone—in a luminous dialogue of voice and strings. Rising star Charlotte Bowden offers up beautifully reflective and philosophical Handel, while violin, cello, and theorbo each take their turn in the limelight. Bach’s mesmerising and forthright third suite for solo cello contrasts with the obsessive tread of Biber’s ‘Guardian Angel’ Passacaglia, the final movement of his astonishing Mystery Sonatas.

Three Kelpies arrive on the reef for a play date, only to find that the colour from the coral has all washed away. Kipper the Sea Dragon comes to the rescue but he can’t do it alone. He enlists the help of a family of sea horses, a starfish and a very naughty crab to search the sea for colours to help put the coral reef back together. The audience becomes part of the action and are encouraged to use the provided percussion, scarves and props to help Kipper save the day. An adult must accompany the child and admitted at no extra cost. 12 July, 13:00, 14:30 (40mins per session) 13 July, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30 (40mins per session)

Artist and writer Viktor Wynd offers us a glimpse of his extraordinary, not to say infamous and eponymous, curiosity museum in London's West End. We may hear stories about Mermaids, Mandrakes, Monsters, Fairies, Shrunken Heads, Magickal Stones, Extinct Birds and travellers tales from his adventures in New Guinea and The Congo. Viktor is the author of three books. Cabinets of Wonders, The Unatural History Museum, and Dark Fairy Tales, and the proprietor of 'The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & Unnatural History’.