Scottish Ensemble & Brìghde Chaimbeul

Brìghde Chaimbeul (pronounced Breech-huh Campbell) has set the world of Celtic music alight. She pairs mastery of the Scottish smallpipes with a creative, forward-looking approach to the Scottish Gaelic music tradition that has gained her a devoted international fanbase.  

Chaimbeul joins forces with Scottish Ensemble, a group of string players renowned for their ambitious cross-genre collaborations. Stunning visuals are provided by filmmaker Jonny Ashworth, one of the creators of Brìghde’s haunting and memorable music videos.  

Together, their performance blends new and traditional tunes, electronic sound and bewitching footage of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. It's an exploration of Celtic mythology and storytelling, music emerging from a deep, earthy soundscape of heavy drones. If you’re new to the distinctive sound of the smallpipes, there’s no better place to start.   

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[Brìghde Chaimbeul has] stamped a place in the contemporary experimental and folk worlds

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Programme

Cast & Credits

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  • Scottish Ensemble
  • Brìghde Chaimbeul
    Smallpipes
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  • Violin 1
    Jonathan Morton, Artistic Director
    Cheryl Crockett
    George Smith
  • Violin 2
    Donald Grant
    Joanne Green
    Laura Ghiro
  • Viola
    Jane Atkins
    Carol Ella
    Gordon Cervoni
  • Cello
    Naomi Pavri
    Niamh Molloy
  • Bass
    Diane Clark
    Daniel Griffin

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