In October, I attended a wonderful performance of A Night at the Opera at Crieff Parish Church to celebrate 60 years of the Strathearn Music Society. It was a very special evening and I would like to send my congratulations to all the performers.
In addition to the society’s annual six live classical music concerts in Crieff, this event was one of two stand-alone performances in celebration of its sixtieth season. The performance was full of well-established musicians including four soloists and a chamber orchestra conducted by Derek Clark. The programme featured classics from the world of opera from a wide range of composers including Mozart, Puccini and Rossini, as well as some Gilbert and Sullivan music.
Sixty years on, and The Strathearn Music Society continues to be a cornerstone of the community, showcasing the very best of Strathearn’s local musical talent, maintaining Crieff’s vibrant cultural life, and consistently delivering popular and entertaining social occasions for residents.
Back in August, I lodged a Parliamentary motion marking the society’s 60th Anniversary. It garnered the support of 33 colleagues from across the Chamber representing many different parts of the country, showing just how widely renowned and admired this local group is. We are very lucky to have such well organised and welcoming group here in Crieff and I wish the society the very best for the future.
Lastly, may I wish all readers of the Crieff and Comrie Quair a happy Christmas when the time comes.
