David Greenberg violin Alison McGillivray cello David McGuinness harpsichord, director

In 18th century Scotland, folk and classical music were found and played together, and Concerto Caledonia takes this happy marriage as the starting point for its unique repertoire and approach, applying its energetic virtuosity to the traditional and art music of Scotland and elsewhere. The group mixes fiddle tunes, folk songs, reels and sonatas from Edinburgh’s Enlightenment with more contemporary repertoire by Fred Frith, Frank Zappa, and even John Cage. The group is equally comfortable performing in formal acoustic surroundings, or with a full sound and lighting rig in less ‘classical’ venues.

‘The listener is in for a very special treat. You just might freak out when you hear this.’ WholeNote, Toronto

Sample Programme:

The Red Red Rose: Robert Burns’s songs in their original settings to Scottish and Italian tunes, with fiddle music by his friends and contemporaries.
Spring Any Day Now: Music of 18th century Scotland, alongside shameless virtuosity from Frank Zappa, Fred Frith, and Thomas Morley

Education:

Workshops and masterclasses on solo and ensemble repertoire available.

Recordings:

Lion (Boxwood 2007)
Fiddler Tam (Linn 2005)
The Red Red Rose (Delphian 2004)
Spring Any Day Now (Marquis/EMI Canada 2003)
Mungrel Stuff (Linn 200)
Colin’s Kisses (Linn 1999)
The Lion of Scotland (Hyperion 1998)

Performances:

3 Mar 07 Perth Concert Hall
22 Jun 07 St Magnus Festival, Orkney
25 Aug 07 Usher Hall, Edinburgh International
Festival

Contact:

Andrew Logan, Logan Arts Management

15 Crawford Road, Milngavie,
Glasgow G62 7LE

Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 141 956 1255

Email: info@loganartsmanagement.com Website: www.loganartsmanagement.com