Ceòl Feasgair / Evening Music In brief Date - 11 December 2024Venue - Reid Concert HallPerformers - Fraser Fifield (Traditional Artist in Residence) and Allan MacDonald (piper, singer, composer) Book your free ticket via Eventbrite About the eventThis concert sees Fraser Fifield (Traditional Artist in Residence at the University of Edinburgh) welcome celebrated piper, singer and composer Allan MacDonald for an evening of extemporising, improvising and interpreting a wealth of instrumental music and song.The doors open for this event at 7:30pm, with the music going from 8pm until 9pm.About the performersFraser FifieldFraser Fifield is a multi-instrumentalist and composer from Scotland, performing on low whistle, saxophone, and bagpipes. His distinctive instrumental voice draws influence from many sources; Scottish folk is identifiably present but also Jazz, Indian, Balkan and more. He currently holds the post of Traditional Artist in Residence at Edinburgh University.Over a 30-year career, Fraser has performed with many influential bands from the Scottish folk scene and released a series of acclaimed solo recordings. His most recent, ‘One Great Circle’, refers to the legacy of Traveller Stanley Robertson, and features Chris Stout and Catriona McKay. It is Fraser’s 10th studio album to feature his original compositions and is due for release on 8th March 2024.Allan MacDonaldAllan MacDonald was born in 1956 and raised in the Gaelic-speaking community of Glenuig in a family that includes two equally famous piping MacDonald brothers: Iain and Dr. Angus. Allan was taught first by Pipe Major John MacKenzie of Campbelltown at Queen Victoria School in Dunblane, and later by Bob Nicol and Roddy MacDonald of South Uist.Though he won the Gold Medal at Inverness in 1984, and two straight Clasps there in 1989 and 1990, his style has more often been the antithesis of the successful competitive piper, particular in piobaireachd. He has been strongly influenced by a wide range of traditional music plays Scottish smallpipes, Border pipes, whistle, harmonica, button accordion and Jew’s harp. Like that of his brothers, his playing reflects a style of power and rhythm deeply rooted in the Highlands of Scotland.In 1995, Allan finished a M.Litt thesis at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Scottish Studies that explored the relationship between piobaireachd and Gaelic language rhythms in song. Allan currently lives in Edinburgh and teaches at the National Piping Centre in Glasgow where he specialises in the degree program offered by the Centre in conjunction with the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.How to attendThis event is open to all, and free to attend. Spaces are limited, so you can reserve your spot on Eventbrite. Book your free ticket via Eventbrite Are you interested in Celtic and Scottish Studies?We offer three undergraduate degrees and a number of postgraduate programmes, both taught and research-led, drawing on excellent teaching and research and access to world-leading collections and archives. Find out more about Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh Dec 11 2024 19.30 - 21.00 Ceòl Feasgair / Evening Music An in-person concert of improvisation and interpretation performed by Fraser Fifield (Traditional Artist in Residence, University of Edinburgh) and piper Allan MacDonald. Reid Concert Hall Bristo Square Edinburgh EH8 9AL Find the venue: Reid Hall Book your free ticket on Eventbrite
Ceòl Feasgair / Evening Music In brief Date - 11 December 2024Venue - Reid Concert HallPerformers - Fraser Fifield (Traditional Artist in Residence) and Allan MacDonald (piper, singer, composer) Book your free ticket via Eventbrite About the eventThis concert sees Fraser Fifield (Traditional Artist in Residence at the University of Edinburgh) welcome celebrated piper, singer and composer Allan MacDonald for an evening of extemporising, improvising and interpreting a wealth of instrumental music and song.The doors open for this event at 7:30pm, with the music going from 8pm until 9pm.About the performersFraser FifieldFraser Fifield is a multi-instrumentalist and composer from Scotland, performing on low whistle, saxophone, and bagpipes. His distinctive instrumental voice draws influence from many sources; Scottish folk is identifiably present but also Jazz, Indian, Balkan and more. He currently holds the post of Traditional Artist in Residence at Edinburgh University.Over a 30-year career, Fraser has performed with many influential bands from the Scottish folk scene and released a series of acclaimed solo recordings. His most recent, ‘One Great Circle’, refers to the legacy of Traveller Stanley Robertson, and features Chris Stout and Catriona McKay. It is Fraser’s 10th studio album to feature his original compositions and is due for release on 8th March 2024.Allan MacDonaldAllan MacDonald was born in 1956 and raised in the Gaelic-speaking community of Glenuig in a family that includes two equally famous piping MacDonald brothers: Iain and Dr. Angus. Allan was taught first by Pipe Major John MacKenzie of Campbelltown at Queen Victoria School in Dunblane, and later by Bob Nicol and Roddy MacDonald of South Uist.Though he won the Gold Medal at Inverness in 1984, and two straight Clasps there in 1989 and 1990, his style has more often been the antithesis of the successful competitive piper, particular in piobaireachd. He has been strongly influenced by a wide range of traditional music plays Scottish smallpipes, Border pipes, whistle, harmonica, button accordion and Jew’s harp. Like that of his brothers, his playing reflects a style of power and rhythm deeply rooted in the Highlands of Scotland.In 1995, Allan finished a M.Litt thesis at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Scottish Studies that explored the relationship between piobaireachd and Gaelic language rhythms in song. Allan currently lives in Edinburgh and teaches at the National Piping Centre in Glasgow where he specialises in the degree program offered by the Centre in conjunction with the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.How to attendThis event is open to all, and free to attend. Spaces are limited, so you can reserve your spot on Eventbrite. Book your free ticket via Eventbrite Are you interested in Celtic and Scottish Studies?We offer three undergraduate degrees and a number of postgraduate programmes, both taught and research-led, drawing on excellent teaching and research and access to world-leading collections and archives. Find out more about Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh Dec 11 2024 19.30 - 21.00 Ceòl Feasgair / Evening Music An in-person concert of improvisation and interpretation performed by Fraser Fifield (Traditional Artist in Residence, University of Edinburgh) and piper Allan MacDonald. Reid Concert Hall Bristo Square Edinburgh EH8 9AL Find the venue: Reid Hall Book your free ticket on Eventbrite
Dec 11 2024 19.30 - 21.00 Ceòl Feasgair / Evening Music An in-person concert of improvisation and interpretation performed by Fraser Fifield (Traditional Artist in Residence, University of Edinburgh) and piper Allan MacDonald.
