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Thu 29 Oct
Heidi Talbot | Auditorium
20:00 - 22:00
Doors Open 19:30
£16.00
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Caroline Dale (cello) and Gavin Greenaway (piano), two of London’s most sought-after studio musicians, step out from behind the scenes to carve a new space for their own artistic expression as Cloud Chamber. Their debut album “Skylines”, released in October 2026 reached number 6 in the UK Classical Albums Charts and gained over 500,000 streams within the first month of release.
Grounded in both musicians’ decades of working in film music, every composition is shaped by a strong sense of narrative and atmosphere. Soaring melodies, rich harmonies and delicate textures guide the way, while the intimate dialogue between cello and piano creates a sound world that is at once cinematic, deeply personal and profoundly human.
‘I have long admired Caroline’s magical ability to turn the simplest collection of notes into musical phrases full of meaning and emotion. So after one of our film score recording sessions when she said, “wouldn’t it be nice if we spent more time making music for ourselves?”, I was inspired and immediately began work – writing half a dozen pieces in a few weeks. From our very first run-through in Maida Vale, the music flowed effortlessly, and it was clear to me that we had to share the joy we felt playing together with a wider audience.’ Gavin Greenaway
Emmy award-winning composer, Gavin Greenaway has conducted over 200 film scores (Gladiator, How to Train Your Dragon, Wicked, Interstellar) and orchestral recordings for Sir George Martin and Sir Paul McCartney. He has composed music for the theatre, TV and film, as well as the Vancouver Winter Olympics, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, songs with Bryan Adams and two solo albums of his own piano music. From 2018 to 2024 he was conductor of “The World of Hans Zimmer” arena show, leading the orchestra, choir and soloists in over 100 performances throughout Europe.
Caroline Dale has a wide-ranging career both in the studio and on the live stage, performing with: the Nigel Kennedy and Balanescu Quartets, the English Chamber Orchestra, David Gilmour, David Gray, U2, and Sinead O’Connor; as concerto soloist with the LPO, RPO and RLPO; featuring on film scores, such as 1917, Atonement, Hilary and Jackie (about the life of Jacqueline du Pre) and Truly Madly Deeply. Her solo album Such Sweet Thunder combines classical repertoire with her own compositions. She led the cello section at the Coronation of King Charles III under the baton of Sir Antonio Pappano.
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One of the most wonderful weekends of my life. Thanks to all at the Birnam Book Festival, Guest of Honour, author and musician.
Peggy Seeger | Birnam Book Festival 2018
Welcome to Birnam Arts, a boutique multi-purpose arts, conferencing and entertainment venue.
Pop in to the Foyer Cafe for breakfast, grab a delicious coffee with a selection of our homemade baking or enjoy a light lunch whilst browsing on the free WiFi. Wander upstairs to view the latest of our monthly art exhibitions before visiting the world of Beatrix Potter, or the Gift Shop to purchase a special gift for your loved ones or yourself!
Perthshire is so lucky to benefit from such an amazing community, arts and performance venue. I have so many great memories of attending various performances and parties at Birnam Arts! Hoping to attend many more to come! Birnam Arts has a place in many peoples hearts and is an essential community resource.
Sarah Brown | Crowdfunder #savebirnamarts 2020
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This is a lovely light and welcoming building with a cafe and library during the day and some really excellent concerts and shows of all genres mostly in the evening. It's an intimate space but with capacity for several hundred people and tends to be competitively priced. It relies on volunteer support and is an excellent community hub.
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