Music sang from the rafters of Haddo House Hall on Saturday 11 April.
Sir John Rutter CBE, Britain’s foremost choral composer and conductor, led over 280 singers in a day of joyful music making. He guided singers through a souvenir booklet of pieces by composers from Bruckner to Verdi, via Mozart and Rachmaninov, as well a number of his own compositions.
A special treat was working on three of his “Bird Songs”. Premiered at last year’s BBC Proms, this was the first time they had been sung in Scotland.
Sir John spent much of the breaks signing copies of the souvenir music booklets for participants. Singers commented afterwards that he was so approachable, and “a true professional with charming humility”, “so relaxed and clearly enjoying himself”.
You can see even more photos of the Come and Sing Day over on our social media pages.
We also have another incredible double bill of events coming up in April, including multi-award winning violin & cello duo, The Ayoub Sisters on Saturday 16th May 2026, and a mesmerising piano duet from Nigel Clayton and Imma Setiadi Sunday 17th May 2026.
Make sure you head over to our What’s On section for information on all our events this year.
