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A Passion for Music
Coming to Dalkeith Palace this summer is A Passion for Music. An exhibition perfect for history buffs, music enthusiasts and families looking for an all-encompassing day out.
The exhibition tour explores Dalkeith Palace’s musical past through artefacts originally intended for Dalkeith Palace, illustrated text panels and a soundtrack of music originally heard at the Palace over 200 years ago.
Opening the exhibition
The Symposium will kick off the exhibition on Saturday 17 June with visitors getting the opportunity to engage in a vivid discussion on Dalkeith Palace’s musical past. Curated and hosted by Paul Boucher, The Symposium will see specialists from leading universities and conservatoires bring to life themes from the exhibition.
The Symposium will be followed by a drinks reception in Dalkeith Palace that will run from 14:00 to 17:00 with tickets costing £15pp.
A concert to follow
The Symposium will be followed by a specially curated musical showcase titled ‘Dalkeith in Music, A Concert in Four Lessons’. The concert will be held in the Great Gallery within Dalkeith Palace, allowing you to enjoy the music that once sounded within The Palace walls, back in its former home.
The Concert will begin at approximately 18:15 on Saturday 17 June with a scheduled run time of 1 hour and 15 minutes. Tickets are now on sale, costing £15pp.
The Tour & Exhibition
From Sunday 18 Jun to Sunday 03 Sep the exhibition tours will be open for you to enjoy. Take the tour through Dalkeith Palace and experience A Passion for Music – a celebration of the pivotal role played by The Palace in the thriving musical culture of the late 18th century.
Throughout the exhibition tour you will discover the 3rd Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch who gave their children an inspired musical education and made their Scottish home a true salon of the Enlightenment, with leading composers, artists and musicians all regular visitors.
Small group tours will be running at 11.30 and 14.30 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 18 June to 03 September. Tickets are now on sale at £9.50.
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