Strings of Joy (harps)

Harps Accord are playing Cowdray Hall on Saturday 21 November, a harp concert they've called Strings of Joy. It's a celebration of music, friendship and the festive season, with the harps' many voices coming together in delicate melodies and rich ensemble arrangements.

Harps Accord is a mixed-ability harp ensemble made up of members of the North East Scotland Branch of the Clarsach Society, bringing together players with a wide range of experience and musical backgrounds. The group is led by Dr Irene Watt, and they describe their sound as uplifting, magical and uniquely their own.

Cowdray Hall sits inside Aberdeen Art Gallery, a neo-classical building designed by Alexander Marshall Mackenzie that opened in 1885, with the hall added in the 1920s. The gallery's collection spans more than 700 years, and the building was redeveloped between 2015 and 2019. The concert runs from 2.30pm to 3.30pm, and the price is pay what you can.