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Väsen with Chris Stout, Catriona McKay and Scottish Ensemble
Old Fruitmarket
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A prevailing northerly current flows through tonight’s tantalising programme, its first-half centerpiece being 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 with the Scottish Ensemble – also performing some of their duo material – it reflects, Beamish says, “the anticipation, fear, comradeship and adventure of sea voyaging.”
Rounding off an unforgettable night’s music, Swedish super-trio Väsen combine their native folk traditions with unique instrumentation (nyckelharpa, 5-string viola, 12-string guitar), boundless compositional prowess and sublime musicianship. Or, as Wired magazine put it: “the ideas of folk, the virtuosity of prog, and the humor of the insane asylum”.
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Featuring:
Chris Stout and Catriona McKay