Celebrating anniversary in style with top talent
Events announced for 30th Concert Series
Top international talents are heading to the Auld Toun as the Ayr Concert Series celebrates its 30th anniversary in style.
Between Friday, October 28 and Friday, March 31, six professional orchestral concerts will take place in Ayr Town Hall – and two of the shows will be recorded for national radio.
The series features three visits by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, two from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and one by The Orchestra of Scottish Opera.
Performances of Beethoven, Vaughan Williams, Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev at Christmas, Strauss at New Year and Elgar will all fill up the slots on the series.
And world renowned conductor, Ayrshire’s own Sir James MacMillan, will bring the curtain down on the series in March.
Jim Coutts, chairman of organisers Ayr Arts Guild, said: “It’s hard to believe the concerts were established three decades ago, but it’s fair to say they’ve become a popular fixture.
“The acoustics in Ayr Town Hall are a big part in the reason that we continue to attract leading performers from across the world, which is something that’s helped us build an enviable reputation across Scotland.
“We’re hoping for a bumper year and we’d love to see a few new faces among our long standing fans when the concerts begin in October.”
Councillor Bill Grant, portfolio holder for leisure at South Ayrshire Council, said: “The concerts have become a firm favourite with music lovers from South Ayrshire and further afield, and I’m glad to see such a strong line- up for this milestone anniversary.
“With conductors such as Sir James MacMillan coming to perform at the Town Hall you can be sure that the quality of the concerts will be firstclass, with something on offer to cater for most tastes.
“I’m looking forward to the concerts getting under way and hope that local people get behind the event to help make this year one of the best on record.”
Season tickets are on sale now, which offer savings of up to £ 12.
Brochures with details of all the concerts in the series are available from all of Ayrshire’s libraries, Ayr Town Hall, Ayr Tourist Information Office and from the events section on the South Ayrshire Council website.
£ 22 £ 32