One Great Circle In brief Date - 6 October 2023 Venue - St. Cecilia's Hall Performers - Fraser Fifield and Stout/McKay Book your free ticket on Eventbrite About the event Fraser Fifield (Traditional Artist in Residence at LLC), invites the acclaimed fiddle/harp duo, Stout/McKay, to join him in performing his new collection of music. This collection is inspired by recordings of renowned storyteller and ballad singer, Stanley Robertson (1940 – 2009), as heard on the website, Tobar an Dualchais. About the performers Fraser Fifield Born in 1976, Fraser 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. From the mid-90’s, Fraser has worked with many artists in the Scottish folk scene, including Old Blind Dogs, Salsa Celtica, Capercaillie, and Karen Matheson, while further afield, Zakir Hussein, Afro-Celt Sound-System, Balkanopolis, and Nordanians. In 2014, his low whistle featured on Montenegro’s Eurovision entry song, followed in 2015 with an award from Hands Up for Trad for Innovation in Scottish Traditional Music. Celtic Connections Festival 2020 commissioned ‘Secret Histories’, performed in its opening concert by the 70-strong Grit Orchestra. Fraser's current 8th album solo release, “Piobaireachd / Pipe Music” (2021), boldly reimagines an ancient Scottish piping style, juxtaposing classic pieces with innovative new compositions, which has won praise from afficionados and general music press alike. Find out more about Fraser Fifield on his website Read our interview with Fraser Stout/McKay Catriona McKay is from Dundee on the east coast of Scotland and Chris Stout is from Fair Isle, one of the Shetland Islands. Together, they make up Stout/McKay. Stout/McKay have their roots in Scottish traditional music. They are driven to use this grounding as a starting point to challenge their instruments and to develop and explore new music. The result is a dynamic and adventurous sound that retains the identity of their traditions yet allows the music to have a freedom and connection to other musical styles they are drawn to. They have performed together for more than 25 years. Through a respect for tradition and a spirit of experimentation they continue to evolve their style and sound. They recorded their first CD 'Laebrack' in 2005, and in 2010, they presented their self-penned album 'white nights'. As trustworthy collaborators, they have been part of many projects, and are both members of the internationally acclaimed band Fiddlers’ Bid. Find out more about Stout/McKay on their website How to attend This event is free to attend and open to all. Tickets are available through Eventbrite - make sure to reserve your spot. Reserve your spot on 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 Related links Visit Tobar an Dualchais Oct 06 2023 19.30 - 21.00 One Great Circle A unique performance of a new collection of music from Fraser Fifield, LLC's Traditional Artist in Residence. Featuring Stout/McKay, the acclaimed fiddle/harp duo. St. Cecilia's Hall 50 Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1LG Find the venue Book your free ticket on Eventbrite
One Great Circle In brief Date - 6 October 2023 Venue - St. Cecilia's Hall Performers - Fraser Fifield and Stout/McKay Book your free ticket on Eventbrite About the event Fraser Fifield (Traditional Artist in Residence at LLC), invites the acclaimed fiddle/harp duo, Stout/McKay, to join him in performing his new collection of music. This collection is inspired by recordings of renowned storyteller and ballad singer, Stanley Robertson (1940 – 2009), as heard on the website, Tobar an Dualchais. About the performers Fraser Fifield Born in 1976, Fraser 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. From the mid-90’s, Fraser has worked with many artists in the Scottish folk scene, including Old Blind Dogs, Salsa Celtica, Capercaillie, and Karen Matheson, while further afield, Zakir Hussein, Afro-Celt Sound-System, Balkanopolis, and Nordanians. In 2014, his low whistle featured on Montenegro’s Eurovision entry song, followed in 2015 with an award from Hands Up for Trad for Innovation in Scottish Traditional Music. Celtic Connections Festival 2020 commissioned ‘Secret Histories’, performed in its opening concert by the 70-strong Grit Orchestra. Fraser's current 8th album solo release, “Piobaireachd / Pipe Music” (2021), boldly reimagines an ancient Scottish piping style, juxtaposing classic pieces with innovative new compositions, which has won praise from afficionados and general music press alike. Find out more about Fraser Fifield on his website Read our interview with Fraser Stout/McKay Catriona McKay is from Dundee on the east coast of Scotland and Chris Stout is from Fair Isle, one of the Shetland Islands. Together, they make up Stout/McKay. Stout/McKay have their roots in Scottish traditional music. They are driven to use this grounding as a starting point to challenge their instruments and to develop and explore new music. The result is a dynamic and adventurous sound that retains the identity of their traditions yet allows the music to have a freedom and connection to other musical styles they are drawn to. They have performed together for more than 25 years. Through a respect for tradition and a spirit of experimentation they continue to evolve their style and sound. They recorded their first CD 'Laebrack' in 2005, and in 2010, they presented their self-penned album 'white nights'. As trustworthy collaborators, they have been part of many projects, and are both members of the internationally acclaimed band Fiddlers’ Bid. Find out more about Stout/McKay on their website How to attend This event is free to attend and open to all. Tickets are available through Eventbrite - make sure to reserve your spot. Reserve your spot on 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 Related links Visit Tobar an Dualchais Oct 06 2023 19.30 - 21.00 One Great Circle A unique performance of a new collection of music from Fraser Fifield, LLC's Traditional Artist in Residence. Featuring Stout/McKay, the acclaimed fiddle/harp duo. St. Cecilia's Hall 50 Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1LG Find the venue Book your free ticket on Eventbrite
Oct 06 2023 19.30 - 21.00 One Great Circle A unique performance of a new collection of music from Fraser Fifield, LLC's Traditional Artist in Residence. Featuring Stout/McKay, the acclaimed fiddle/harp duo.
