Earlier this month, Live Music Now Scotland collaborated with the National Galleries of Scotland for a special concert featuring LMNS pianist Adam Heron.
The performance took place in one of the stunning spaces at the National, located on the Mound in Edinburgh, inviting audiences to experience a programme that combined classical favourites, ragtime standards, and original composition.
“It was an unforgettable evening with a very talented pianist. Thank you.”
– Audience member
In marking Black History Month, the recital also shone a light on the music of Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745–1799) — a remarkable Franco-Caribbean composer, violinist and conductor whose works are still not as widely known as they deserve to be. Adam curated the concert with a deep sense of connection between history, creativity, and contemporary performance:
“It was a real privilege to collaborate with the National Galleries of Scotland for this concert, and to have the opportunity to perform in such a beautiful space. For this recital, in collaboration with LMNS, I curated an eclectic programme including popular classics, ragtime standards, and one of my original compositions from 2022. Taking place during Black History Month, it was truly great to showcase a collection of rare works by Franco-Caribbean composer Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745 – 1799), about whom I’m currently undertaking research at the University of Glasgow.“
Gráinne Rice, Adult Programme Coordinator at NGS, said:
“The National Galleries of Scotland are delighted to continue our long-standing partnership with Live Music Now and the many fine musicians who come to us through their programme. Adam Heron’s performance was a very successful event for us; it is a pleasure to work with an artist of such fine talent as can be evidenced in the wealth of positive audience feedback we received for his concert. It was very exciting to present this event as part of the wider Black History Month programme through Adam’s thoughtful choice of compositions.“
Live Music Now Scotland is proud to share music that celebrates the diversity of voices, stories and traditions that make up Scotland’s cultural landscape. Events like this highlight how performance can bring people together — connecting past and present, heritage and innovation — through the shared language of music.
“What an amazing player/composer/performer in a beautiful location.”
– Audience member