The traditional but gigantic sound of the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra is here, but also the Orchestra combine with the power of Caledon, three of Scotland's finest tenors, to deliver a set of 'power ballads'.
A unique compilation taken from the 'live' radio transmissions during 'pops at the Philharmonic' concerts a the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Includes the theme to Take the High Road
Featuring Caledon and the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra this open air concert was filmed at the Ross Theatre under the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
Bridging the Gap was commissioned by Celtic Connections 2008. Composer and fiddler, Patsy Reid, combines her love of traditional and classical music, successfully marrying the two genres in more ways than one.
This recording celebrates their 25th anniversary and what better way to show their exuberance than with a CD full to the brim with new and previously unrecorded music.
The Cullivoe Fiddlers from Yell in Shetland. As well as old favourites such as The Heids o Vigon and their own stylish version of Soldiers' Joy, the group have added some more modern tunes to their repertoire.
This recording is a collection of the finest Scottish Fiddle Dance music, carefully put together to make it easy for everyone to select the appropriate music for their favourite dances.
The music and songs presented reach deep into Scotland & Edinburgh's cultural past and merge with modern compositions showing how this rich creative tradition is being maintained & developed.
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