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Paul Hindemith

Born in Hanau in 1895, Paul Hindemith was taught the violin as a child. He entered the Hoch'sche Konservatorium in Frankfurt am Main where he studied conducting, composition and violin under Arnold Mendelssohn and Bernhard Sekles, supporting himself by playing in dance bands and musical-comedy outfits. He led the Frankfurt Opera orchestra from 1915 to 1923 and played in the Rebner string quartet in 1921 in which he played second violin, and later the viola. In 1929 he founded the Amar Quartet, playing viola, and extensively toured Europe.

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Verdi

Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi (pronounced [dʒuˈzɛpːe ˈverdi] in Italian; October 9 or 10, 1813 – January 27, 1901) was an Italian Romantic composer, mainly of opera. He was one of the most influential composers in the 19th century. His works are frequently performed in opera houses throughout the world and, transcending the boundaries of the genre, some of his themes have long since taken root in popular culture - such as "La donna è mobile" from Rigoletto, "Va, pensiero" (The Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves) from Nabucco, and "Libiamo ne' lieti calici" (The Drinking Song) from La traviata.

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Gari Glaysher

To sing Opera requires stamina, volume and a dramatic vocal interpretation. GARI GLAYSHER is no ordinary Tenor, he has a unique warmth of voice that is extremely beautiful, and as a Spinto Tenor it is both strong and powerful. Gari is a modest man from London and a former bricklayer, heavy weight boxer and national Tae Kwon Do champion,he has worked hard to achieve his dream. Studying with both English and Italian vocal music and drama coaches,he has a large repetoire of arias, duets...

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White Heath

Described in the Guardian as 'experimental alt-rock', White Heath are relative newcomers to the Edinburgh scene who are often found playing in venues such as Henry's Cellar Bar, the Ark and the Forest Café. In April 2008, only four months after first playing together as a five-piece, they supported signed Georgia based group ‘The Low Lows’ on their European tour. In August 2008 they provided the backing music for award winning Edinburgh Fringe Festival hip-hop act, ‘Mud Sun’ at their end of festival farewell show.

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