Презентация Scottish Culture: Music

Scottish culture: Music

by Kalislyamova Dilyara
group 1872

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The culture of Scotland 
Traditional Music
Scottish Music Venues

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Scotland's culture can be traced back almost a thousand years and it's just as alive today as it has ever been. From the ancient clans of the 12th century, each generation has added their own cultural thumbprint, creating a unique and vibrant country.

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Scotland is home to a wealth of world-renowned contemporary bands and classical musicians currently gracing stages, stereos and soundtracks around the world. From Celtic music to pop and rock, personal gigs to massive arenas - we've got you covered.

Scotland is world renowned for its traditional music – sometimes referred to as folk music – and its origins can be traced back thousands of years. Today, this music remains just as popular and culturally relevant as it has ever been.

Of course, for many people, the mere mention of this style of music usually means one thing – the bagpipes. However, while this iconic instrument does play a major role in Scottish traditional music, it’s just the tip of the iceberg.

It’s fair to say that music has always been an integral part of Scottish culture. Going back as far as the medieval period, one of the most important roles throughout Scottish communities was an individual known as the bard. Bards relied on a strong oral tradition and acted primarily as the community’s musician, poet and storyteller. However, they were also known to fulfil the role of local historian and at times even the lawyer.

Classical music

The classical music scene is thriving in Scotland, with our musicians and orchestras making a significant contribution to cultural life both in Scotland and around the world.

Classical music in Scotland can be traced back hundreds of years to the late 17th century. Originally brought to our shores thanks to wealthy merchants with a taste for the genre, classical music has thrived in Scotland ever since. From these humble origins as a source of entertainment in the drawing rooms of the wealthy, Scottish classical music has gone on to gain worldwide acclaim.
Today our national orchestras regularly travel the world, bringing their incredible sounds to millions of people as they go.

RENOWNED COMPOSERS & MUSICIANS

NICOLA BENEDETTI
SIR PETER MAXWELL DAVIES
OLIVER KNUSSEN
MARY GARDEN

Scotland is home to some amazing music venues, because we know that nothing compares to seeing your favourite acts live. From small, personal sets to massive stadiums and weekend-long events – you're never far away from a great gig!

GLASGOW: A UNESCO CITY OF MUSIC

If music is the lifeblood of Scottish culture, then Glasgow is most definitely its beating heart. The city’s passion for music is unparalleled, so it came as no surprise that it was officially recognised as a UNESCO City of Music in 2008 – at the time, becoming only the third country in the world to have this honour. Today, Glasgow is part of a 47-strong network of ‘Cities of Music’ and lives up to this prestigious title by showcasing more than 130 live performances on any given week.

Naturally, a city so well known for its musical pedigree is also home to an impressive array of venues. Upon these stages have walked not only an impressive crop of home-grown talent, but also some of the world’s biggest superstars