The Okavango Macbeth - UK Premiere in Edinburgh.

By David Smythe, 21 April 2011

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Reviewed at Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, Edinburgh on 20 April 2011

Cunningham, The Okavango Macbeth

Edinburgh Studio Opera

Michael Bawtree, Conductor

Nicholas Ellenbogen, Director

Mr McFall's Chamber

Beth Mackay, Lady Macbeth

Ronan Busfield, Macbeth

Nicholas Morris, Primatologist 1

Jamie Rock, Primatologist 2

Jessica Leary, Primatologist 3

Andrew McTaggart, Duncan

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David Smythe

David the farmer was drawn into music through choirs, orchestras, taking part in and directing 'serious' opera as a student. Passionate about live classical music, particularly chamber opera, unusual pieces and events and giving the next generation the tools to engage with the classical world.