An excerpt from Feargus Hetherington and Mira Opalińska’s recording of Highland Ballad - a 19th Century work for violin and piano by Scottish composer Sir Alexander Campbell Mackenzie.
Part of ‘A Highland Ballad’ project to be released on Natural Studio Records.
Source: vimeo.com
Standing Stones
Frevo Quartet
In this, the second in a series of themed EPs, Frevo Quartet perform music that is close to home; all the members of the quartet hail from Scotland or Ireland and the music on this new recording reflects that heritage.
Recorded at the Cathedral of The Isles, Millport, 13th and 14th September 2008.
Histoire du Tango
Frevo Quartet
In this, the first in a series of themed EPs, Frevo Quartet present their stunning new arrangement of Astor Piazzolla’s Histoire du Tango. Recorded live in concert, this dynamic performance exudes the vivacity and excitement of tango music.
Recorded live at Crail Parish Church, 15th March 2008.
Rawlnish
Blue Rose Code
Ross Wilson, Blue Rose Code’s singer says: “Rawlnish is the name of my family’s house on the Isle of Lewis. In Gaelic it literally means: the point at the end of the land. The house has been standing for over 200 years and is my favourite place. Legend has it that it’s the last inhabited house before Canada on the island and at the right time of year you can see the northern lights. It’s been home to my muse for a long time and has inspired much of our music so it’s only right that it should be the name of our debut release.”
Maelasta
Maelasta
Maelasta was formed during the summer of 2003 after a chance meeting between Matthew McAllister, the duo’s guitarist, and violinist Feargus Hetherington. Highlight’s include the duo’s luscious arrangement of Cailín na Gruaige Doinne and equally lyrical arrangements of Piazzolla’s Libertango and Egberto Gismonti’s Agua e Vinho.
Recorded at Crail Parish Church on the 26th March 2005.
