Opera performance at Glasgow Airport
13.08.11
Forty of the the Royal Scottish National Orchestra's (RSNO) top musicians staged an impromptu performance of Ravel's Bolero in the check-in area at Glasgow Airport yesterday, STV reports. The musicians appeared later at a second surprise location within the airport, Glasgow Airport Food Hall, to perform traditional Scottish eightsome reels to business travellers, tourists and airport staff.
A spokesman for the orchestra said: ‘The RSNO is Scotland’s symphony orchestra and we’re very proud of what we do. When opportunities to do something a little bit different arise – something which presents orchestral music to different audiences and to enhance Scotland’s reputation as a welcoming destination – we’re happy to meet the challenge. Obviously, we take our music-making seriously but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be trying new things and, following today, thousands of people, many of which will be new to live orchestral music, will be able to say they’ve experienced the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, in an airport!’
Francois Bourienne, Commercial Director at Glasgow Airport, said: ‘The RSNO’s surprise performance marks the start of our month long ‘Best of Scotland’ campaign, which, in addition to showcasing the best of what Scotland has to offer, aims to create a bit of theatre in the airport and what better way to do so than to host Scotland’s national orchestra. It is the first time Glasgow Airport has been used as a venue by a major orchestra and the RSNO’s performance will ensure our passengers take away some very special memories of both Scotland and the airport.’
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