Duke and Duchess of Rothesay guests of honour as University Chamber Choir launches new album

The poetry of Robert Burns will be given a new lease of musical life in a unique recording featuring the University of Aberdeen’s world-renowned composer, Paul Mealor, and its much-celebrated Chamber Choir.

prince_charles_ballater_burns_album_launch_jan_2017This week, the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay were guests of honour at an performance by the University Choir to launch the album at Glenmuick Kirk.

Professor Mealor’s previous work was performed at a number of high-profile royal events including the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

All proceeds will be donated to support the projects established in Ballater by HRH The Duke of Rothesay and The Dumfries House Trust following the 2016 floods.

 

 

 

 

Webinar – North American Students

kings_red_sky_16x9Are you from North America and interested in learning more about the University of Aberdeen? Sign up for one of our forthcoming webinars, to learn more about our programmes, the admissions process and student life at Aberdeen.

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