Artists
- Donald Grantviolin
- Ewan MacPhersonguitar
- Calum Stewartwhistles, flute, uilleann pipes
- Mischa MacPhersongaelic song
- Elias String Quartet
Archived Event
Traditional and Contemporary Scottish Folk Music
Donald Grant violin; Ewan MacPherson guitar; Calum Stewart whistles, flute, uilleann pipes; Mischa MacPherson gaelic song; Elias String Quartet
- Date
- Fri 22 Jun 2018, 10.00pm
- Duration
- This concert will be approximately 1 hour in duration, without an interval
- Availability
Programme
- Donald Grantb. 1980
- Elildh and Guust's Waltz
- Blue Eyes
- Puirt à beul(arranged by Donald Grant)
- Donald Grantb. 1980
- To the West
- Calum Stewartb. 1982
- Am Monadh Ruadh
- Donald Grantb. 1980
- Hope Valley
- Bha mo leannan ann(arranged by Donald Grant)
- The Swallow Twine / Many Little Sheeps & Goats Jumping Around on a Green Meadow / The Waltz of Freedom
- Ba ba mo leanabh(arranged by Donald Grant)
- Donald Grantb. 1980
- The Master's March
- The Way Home
- O Mhairead òg(arranged by Donald Grant)
Overview
Born and bred in the Highlands of Scotland, Donald Grant was raised on Gaelic music. He has toured worldwide as member of the Elias String Quartet and worked on diverse musical projects. He will be joined by guitarist Ewan MacPherson, Calum Stewart (whistles/flute/uilleann pipes), Gaelic singer Mischa MacPherson and other friends for an evening of contemporary folk music.
His late-night set mixes tunes from childhood with his own music.
The Wigmore Hall Bar will be open after the concert for more late night Jazz and drinks. Free with your ticket, Jazz pianist Matt Redman will be performing from 11:00PM.