Celtic Connections

• Old Fruitmarket 22/01/12

Celtic Connections

with Chris Stout and Catriona McKay

22 Jan 2012

As part of Celtic Connections, the Scottish Ensemble will perform the world première of Seavaigers, a concerto for fiddle, Scottish harp and string orchestra by Sally Beamish – “one of our boldest, most original musical minds” (Observer), whose recent work has increasingly engaged with Scottish traditions. A joint commission between Celtic Connections and Edinburgh International Harp Festival, backed by Creative Scotland, and featuring Shetland and Dundee-born soloists Chris Stout and Catriona McKay – also performing some of their duo material – it reflects, Beamish says, “the anticipation, fear, comradeship and adventure of sea voyaging.”