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Introducing mezzo soprano Catherine Backhouse and Emotionally Volatile Productions. Emotionally Volatile Productionswas founded by Catherine Backhouse and named after a 19th century critic’s hilarious claim that women were “too emotionally volatile for the exact science of composition”. She hopes this
Introducing the Borders Chamber Choir Founded in November 2023 by our Musical Director, Robert Marshall, the Borders Chamber Choir exists to share its members’ love of music making with its audiences, performing excellent music to an exceptional standard. It has
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Ten days of world-class music comes to the Scottish Borders this September – we’re thrilled to reveal the full 2026 programme.
One of our most beloved events returns — join the massed choir for a day of rehearsal and performance, or book your audience tickets.
From jazz workshops to singing showcases, the Borders Music Festival’s 2026 education programme is our most ambitious yet.
