Congratulations to Rory Jeffrey who won the Quaich last night for the best vocal performance under 18, in Perform in Perth. Jambouree’s Musical Director, Edna Auld, said, “I was really delighted for him and he really impressed the adjudicator with his performances. I counted 74 under 18 entries.” “Of course he was thrilled when he saw Liam Bonthrone’s name on … Read More
Liam wins Leonie Kayser Prize
Huge congratulations to BMus IV tenors Liam Bonthrone and Ted Black on gaining first and second prize respectively in the Leonie Kayser Prize for Singing at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. BMus III and BMus II students Will Frost and Colum Donavon-Paterson were highly commended in an evening marked by exquisite music making by all RCS students. Accompanist Julia Lynch … Read More
The Two Highland Lads – Debut Album
This is the debut album from The Two Highland Lads. 17 fantastic tracks recorded and mastered at Castlesound Studios. Pencaitland. Liam Bonthone reports, “Had an absolute blast recording this album with Kenneth Maciver at the start of the month. Great to work with the musical powerhouse that is Leonard Brown and some other fine Scottish musicians. Full of fun Scottish … Read More