A Mace flourish from Drum Major Bill Barclay as he leads Towie Pipe Band to start one of their displays during the 2019 Aboyne Highland Games in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The band, who wear Graham of Menteith tartan, are led by Pipe Major Marie Chapman and they start their performance here with "The Men of Argyll". | Aberdeenshire Scotland

The story is about the music. The music is about the story. And everything is about Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges 🎻 This month, join us for The Chevalier, a unique piece of concert theatre coming to Snape Maltings (19 March) and St Martin-in-the-Fields (21 March). Featuring Chukwudi Iwuji, and Bill Barclay #thechevalierplay Concert Theatre Works | London Philharmonic Orchestra

Drum Major Bill Barclay from Towie Pipe Band in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, proving he's a Master of the Mace flourish during public displays at Scottish Highland Games. This shows Bill demonstrating his skills with Towie Pipe Band and leading the massed bands at Oldmeldrum Sports and Highland Games, Aboyne Highland Games and Ballater Highland Games in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. VisitAberdeenshire . | Scotland Online

Bill Barclay, writer and director of The Chevalier, sheds light on the fascinating story of 18th-century Black composer and Renaissance man Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Witness the life and music of this unsung hero unfold onstage at Symphony Center on February 20 in an immersive concert-theater work, featuring performances by violinist Brendon Elliott and the Music of the Baroque Orchestra led by Jane Glover interwoven with semi-staged dialogue brought to life a cast of outst

Hear from director Bill Barclay about our unique collaboration tonight (7/11) with Andris Nelsons at Tanglewood, which brings a new take on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." | Boston Symphony Orchestra

In 2026, Bill Barclay and The Gesualdo Six reunite for a major new tour to follow-up their international hit collaboration, Secret Byrd. DEATH OF GESUALDO is a theatrical concert fusing music, puppetry, and tableau vivant. 📍 Jan 16 & 17 — St Martin-in-the-Fields, London (World Premiere) 📍 Jan 18 & 19 — National Centre for Early Music, York 📍 Feb 13 — Cathedral of St John the Divine, New York City The life and music of Carlo Gesualdo – the murderous composer-prince – are superimposed to reveal

Drum Major Bill Barclay demonstrating his mace flourish skills, as he leads the pipes and drums march off at the end of the 2024 Stonehaven Highland Games. The bands were playing Cock o' the North, and taking part were Dunnottar Pipes and Drums, The City of Brechin Pipe Band, Howe O' The Mearns Pipe Band, City of Aberdeen Pipe Band and The Gordon Highlanders Association Drums & Pipes. #drummajor #maceflourish #pipesanddrums | Scotland's Pipe Bands

Drum Major Bill Barclay providing some training in the art of the Mace flourish during Ballater Games day in August 2021. Bill Barclay is the Drum Major with Towie Pipe Band in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and has over 55 years experience with Pipe Bands, including many years as Drum Major with Grampian Police Pipe Band. He's a well known and respected master of the mace flourish (spins and throws) entertaining the public at many Scottish Highland Games. The second Thursday in August each year is Ba