Listings: Before 12pm, Music

Scheidemann (1595-1663) and Hindemith (1895-1963) are two great German composers with important anniversaries in 2013. In the Canongate's beautiful surroundings, this programme presents selections of their organ music in a novel and fresh way.

German singer Andreas Scholl is one of classical music’s superstars, and has introduced countless listeners to the irresistible beauty of his countertenor voice. His acclaimed performances match exquisite grace in his singing with a charismatic stage presence, packed full of passion and an arresting freedom of expression.

Two titans of the piano repertoire are performed by the formidable Swiss pianist Andreas Haefliger, whose combination of luxuriant richness and steely control in his impeccable playing have earnt him worldwide acclaim. Although his earlier works had been conceived for the wooden fortepiano, Beethoven needed the modern…

Enkelit Singers. Singers of extraordinary, contemporary Finnish music. Characterised by longing and melancholy, Enkelit's songs will make your spine tingle, sometimes they'll make you smile. Little known in the UK, these songs evoke Scandinavian landscapes of long winters and deep forests. Haunting and warm, they tell…

Widely celebrated as one of the world’s preeminent contemporary music ensembles, the Arditti Quartet is famed for its spellbinding performances that combine authority and passion. Yet its players are also respected for their perceptive readings of classic repertoire, including Janáček’s First String Quartet, whose…

Bach arranged many of his own works (and other composers') for the organ. David Hamilton returns to the beautiful surroundings of Canongate Kirk to perform some of these gems on the wonderful Frobenius instrument.

ROSL Arts. Fourteenth sell-out series. Includes violinists Ben Baker and Michael Foyle, cellists Yelian He and Rowena Calvert, and pianist Kausikan Rajeshkumar performing works by Bach and contemporaries. Different artists and programmes each concert. Tea/coffee, pastries afterwards included. www.roslarts.org.uk. All…

ROSL Arts. Beethoven and contemporaries. Includes The Busch Ensemble, Cavaleri and Rothko String Quartets plus Ben Baker, violin, Yelian He, cello, and pianists Ashley Fripp, Yasmin Rowe and Ben Schoeman. Different artists and programmes each concert. Tea/coffee, pastries included. All ages.

Eloquence and elegance characterise Argentinian-born mezzo soprano Bernarda Fink’s raptuorously received recitals. Acclaimed both for her golden-toned voice and for her subtle characterisations, Fink offers vivid, deeply expressive song performances. With her regular recital partner, US-born pianist Anthony Spiri, she…

Join the Cathedral’s choir and congregation for an uplifting Sunday service with the finest cathedral music, featuring mass settings by Palestrina (11), Mozart (18) and Kenneth Leighton (25). Further details of music on cathedral.net.

A former Times critic’s choice. A whole month of free concerts with leading performers from some of the world’s top conservatoires and universities. Full details at www.cathedral.net.

Formed in London in 2005, the young Chiaroscuro Quartet has already garnered widespread praise for its invigorating, sharply focused performances. Led by acclaimed violin soloist Alina Ibragimova, the Quartet specialises in music from the string quartet’s early years, using period instruments in subtle yet incisive…

The 2013 Queen’s Hall concerts open in style with one of the finest Lieder singers of his generation. German baritone Christian Gerhaher has been widely celebrated for the remarkable sincerity and glorious naturalness of his singing, which holds emotional truth and intellectual rigour in perfect balance. Joined by regular…

The French harpsichordist and conductor Christophe Rousset has long made the Baroque music of France his speciality, in ravishing performances that mix poise with expressive intensity, and which have attracted worldwide acclaim. He performs one of François Couperin’s books of short pieces for solo harpsichord, in which…

Countertenor Andreas Scholl talks to Richard Morrison, chief music critic of The Times.

Members of Ensemble musikFabrik talk to composer John Harris about their unique artistic vision.

Australian clarinettist Nicola Boud and fortepianist Kristian Bezuidenhout discuss their Queen’s Hall recital with Richard Morrison, chief music critic of The Times.

Philip Glass is joined by Patti Smith to discuss their cross-art form collaboration The Poet Speaks with writer and broadcaster Richard Coles.

A richly expressive recital of Romantic song from one of the world’s most celebrated singers. German soprano Dorothea Röschmann is widely admired for her vivid portrayals in the opera house, and her talent for dramatic characterisation is equally apparent in the concert™hall. Alongside Edinburgh-born Malcolm Martineau…

The renaissance of vinyl continues! Check out our great selection of rare and collectable vinyl, along with many bargains! LPs and singles from the 50s to the present day. Rock, blues, jazz, classical, country, punk, indies, folk, soul, R&B, etc. Also a wide selection of CDs and music DVDs along with music books…

Flamboyant: Like a Flame, But Buoyant is a whimsical, musical journey into the mind of Clara Bell. See the world through the eyes of an Aussie girl with a heart of gold, a love of potatoes and thinly veiled anger issues. Come with Clara as she escapes the clutches of creepy men, battles a zombie and searches for…

Tron Kirk, 10.30-4pm, £10 (or individually priced slots); 10.30-11.30am Al Hughes solo Smoky-voiced blues singer playing acoustic guitar (£2); noon-1pm Sophie Bancroft & Tom Lyne “Hip, cool and simply beautiful” (The List) from voice/guitar and bass combo (£4); 1.30-2.30pm Dom Pipkin solo New Orleans style jazz and…

Tron Kirk, 10.30-4pm, £10 (or individually priced slots); 10.30-11.30am Sandy Tweeddale solo Top blues guitarist/vocalist (£2); noon-1pm Sue McHugh & Campbell Normand Sultry vocal jazz (£4); 1.30-2.30pm SZK Sizhukong Beautiful fusion of jazz, with Chinese instruments; 3-4pm The California Honeydrops Infectious…