Piobaireachd - an evening of film, music and discussion In brief Performers - Fraser Fifield (saxophone) and Jack Taylor (bagpipes) Venue - Project Room 1.06, 50 George Square Title - Piobaireachd - an evening of film, music and discussion Book your free ticket on Eventbrite About the event 'Piobaireachd' translates literally to 'pipe music', but has generally come to refer to classical bagpipe music. This event is a celebration of Piobaireachd through discussion, performance and a film screening of Gérard Alle's 'L'Or des MacCrimmon' (2019, trans. 'MacCrimmon's Gold'). Programme L’Or des MacCrimmon | MacCrimmon’s Gold - a film by Gérard Alle, 2019 (French with English subtitles) 60mins Performance and discussion with Dr Jack Taylor (bagpipes) and Fraser Fifield (saxophone - Traditional Artist in Residence) Find out more about the film on its website About the artists 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 Jack Taylor Born in St Andrews, Dr Jack Taylor was taught by Bert Barron before going on to study piobaireachd with the legendary Bobs of Balmoral, the great Robert Brown and Robert Nicol. His solo piping accolades include the 1973 Highland Society of London’s Gold Medal at the Northern Meeting in Inverness, the Gillies Cup Open Piobaireachd at the Scottish Piping Society of London’s competitions in 1977, and the 1984 Silver Chanter at Skye. As the 12-year president of the Piobaireachd Society, he helped to lead the organisation to a new era of publications and modern composition. His expertise is still highly valued all around the world. He went on to become a GP for the village of Aboyne, where he has since retired. How to join The event is free and everyone is welcome. Tickets are limited, so please register on Eventbrite to secure your seat. Register 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 Jun 14 2023 19.00 - 21.00 Piobaireachd - an evening of film, music and discussion Join us in person for a screening of 'MacCrimmon’s Gold' followed by discussion and musical performance by Traditional Artist in Residence Fraser Fifield and Dr Jack Taylor, all on the topic of 'Piobaireachd'. Project Room 1.06 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue Book your free ticket on Eventbrite
Piobaireachd - an evening of film, music and discussion In brief Performers - Fraser Fifield (saxophone) and Jack Taylor (bagpipes) Venue - Project Room 1.06, 50 George Square Title - Piobaireachd - an evening of film, music and discussion Book your free ticket on Eventbrite About the event 'Piobaireachd' translates literally to 'pipe music', but has generally come to refer to classical bagpipe music. This event is a celebration of Piobaireachd through discussion, performance and a film screening of Gérard Alle's 'L'Or des MacCrimmon' (2019, trans. 'MacCrimmon's Gold'). Programme L’Or des MacCrimmon | MacCrimmon’s Gold - a film by Gérard Alle, 2019 (French with English subtitles) 60mins Performance and discussion with Dr Jack Taylor (bagpipes) and Fraser Fifield (saxophone - Traditional Artist in Residence) Find out more about the film on its website About the artists 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 Jack Taylor Born in St Andrews, Dr Jack Taylor was taught by Bert Barron before going on to study piobaireachd with the legendary Bobs of Balmoral, the great Robert Brown and Robert Nicol. His solo piping accolades include the 1973 Highland Society of London’s Gold Medal at the Northern Meeting in Inverness, the Gillies Cup Open Piobaireachd at the Scottish Piping Society of London’s competitions in 1977, and the 1984 Silver Chanter at Skye. As the 12-year president of the Piobaireachd Society, he helped to lead the organisation to a new era of publications and modern composition. His expertise is still highly valued all around the world. He went on to become a GP for the village of Aboyne, where he has since retired. How to join The event is free and everyone is welcome. Tickets are limited, so please register on Eventbrite to secure your seat. Register 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 Jun 14 2023 19.00 - 21.00 Piobaireachd - an evening of film, music and discussion Join us in person for a screening of 'MacCrimmon’s Gold' followed by discussion and musical performance by Traditional Artist in Residence Fraser Fifield and Dr Jack Taylor, all on the topic of 'Piobaireachd'. Project Room 1.06 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue Book your free ticket on Eventbrite
Jun 14 2023 19.00 - 21.00 Piobaireachd - an evening of film, music and discussion Join us in person for a screening of 'MacCrimmon’s Gold' followed by discussion and musical performance by Traditional Artist in Residence Fraser Fifield and Dr Jack Taylor, all on the topic of 'Piobaireachd'.
