On midsummer night Gustavo Dudamel and The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela will perform a spectacular outdoor concert in the heart of Raploch, Stirling. The Big Concert features a full performance by The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra with a special guest appearance by Big Noise. The outdoor performance marks the opening of the London 2012 Festival and is a unique celebration of social hope and artistic beauty. It is set to be one of the most thrilling concert experiences of the year and has been named one of “10 events you must not miss,” by The Daily Telegraph.The concert is being staged by Sistema Scotland in association with Creative Scotland, EventScotland, Stirling Council, London 2012 Festival, The Year of Creative Scotland 2012and the Southbank Centre.A spectacular outdoor concert venue and stage will be created, accommodating hundreds of musicians and thousands of spectators. Set against the backdrop of Stirling Castle, the site has sweeping views of the Ochil Hills and Wallace Monument. Laid out for mostly informal picnic attendance, the concert will be family-friendly with accessible repertoire and tickets offered at exceptional value-for-money prices.
Gates open at 6:30pm.
Show starts at 7:45pm.
The Big Concert makes an ideal focal point for a holiday in and around Stirling, with its many historic attractions and beautiful scenery. The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park is not far away. Visit www.visitstirling.org to plan your break.
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Here is a short video of Gustavo Dudamel and The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela in action.
About Gustavo Dudamel and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela
Internationally acclaimed conductor Gustavo Dudamel continues to share his magnetic enthusiasm for music with audiences of all ages around the world. He is Music Director of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Music Director of the Gothenburg Symphony.
Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela concerts are euphoric celebrations of musical passion and excellence. In recent years they have sold out The Royal Albert Hall and Royal Festival Hall in London, and The Usher Hall in Edinburgh. The orchestra holds the record for the fastest sell-out of a BBC Prom.
Review from Royal Albert Hall 2011 Proms performance:
“A notice should have been placed on the front doors – “Warning: high voltage hazard inside”… it was unforgettable…. The Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra has gone out in front to show the world what classical music can achieve.”
The Financial Times
Review of 2007 Edinburgh International Festival performance:
“They are incredible…. the elemental intensity of their playing had the tears coursing down my cheeks…..nothing less than awesome.”
The Herald
Tickets
Adult tickets cost £12 while child tickets for 16-and-under cost £5. This offers entry to a grassy area where you can arrange your own folding chair or rug.
Tickets for a tiered seated area cost £25.
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