YMP - Simon Thoumire: Scots Fiddle & Clarsach

Composer and concertinist Simon Thoumire declares that he's 'very interested in music that bends round corners'.

🎶 This event is available to Young Musician’s Pass members. Booking is now open! Tickets are likely to sell fast so don't wait to secure yours💛

YMP members are eligible for up to two pairs of free tickets across a selected programme.

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This concert presents a retrospective of two decades of brilliantly inventive compositions that embody an ongoing dialogue between Scottish folk music and the classical tradition.

Thoumire introduces this celebration of his work featuring virtuoso fiddler Patsy Reid and award-winning clarsach player Ciorstaidh Beaton, alongside a stellar line-up: Alice Allen, Seonaidh Aitken, Kristan Harvey, Mairi MacMillan, Graham Mackenzie, Dave Milligan, Eryn Rae, Jack Smedley, Adam Sutherland, and Laura Wilkie.

Discover Thoumire's distinctive voice across traditional Scottish dance forms – strathspeys and reels, solo fiddle, fiddle duet, and string quartet – all with fresh musical interpretation that honours tradition while forging boldly into new territory. The concert culminates in the world premiere of Thoumire's new clarsach concerto for string quartet and electronics, performed by Ciorstaidh Beaton, which explores the sustaining power of cultural heritage.


What to expect at The Hub 🌟

Experience traditional music from across the globe and get to know the rising stars of music.

At The Hub you can expect a relaxed concert experience. Take photos if you wish and get involved in the performance.


Programme

Full programme

Deil Amang The Fiddlers Strathspey and Surreal Orchestra

Earl of Louden Strathspey fiddle / cello duet Patsy Reid and Alice Allen

An Useag (The Skylark) clarsach solo Ciorstaidh Beaton

A' cheud luan do'n raidh (The First Monday of the Season) fiddle duet Patsy Reid and Jack Smedley

Traditional Gaelic Psalm Sung by Mairi MacMillan

Itealaich an Dòchais Clarsach Concerto Performed by Ciorstaidh Beaton and string quartet

Cluny Castle Strathspey and Surreal Orchestra

Bloobell Polka Strathspey and Surreal Orchestra

Cast & Credits

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  • Simon Thoumire
    Composer, Arranger & Host
  • Patsy Reid
    Fiddle / Viola
  • Jack Smedley
    Fiddle
  • Laura Wilkie
    Fiddle
  • Adam Sutherland
    Fiddle
  • Eryn Rae
    Fiddle
  • Graham Mackenzie
    Fiddle
  • Seonaidh Aitken
    Fiddle
  • Kristan Harvey
    Fiddle
  • Alice Allen
    Cello
  • Ciorstaidh Beaton
    Clarsach
  • Dave Milligan
    Piano

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