At the heart of the programme is a performance ofThuit an Oidhche Oirnm (The Night Overtook Us) by Donald Grant. The piece is inspired by the hardship, wild beauty and community spirit of winter in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, where Donald grew up. Rooted in the Gaelic music tradition, it incorporates elements of improvisation, cinematic textures, minimalism and classical form.
Donald will be joined by some of Scotland’s most revered folk and jazz musicians –Innes White (guitar),Tom Gibbs (piano), Euan Burton (double bass) and Calum Stewart (uileann pipes). Also featured are the vocals of award-winning Gaelic singer, Mischa Macpherson.
In this evening of friendship and musical storytelling, the musicians will also perform traditional tunes and a selection of contemporary Scottish string music including Touch and In Memoriam from Martin Suckling’s rhythmic and beautiful Postcards and James MacMillan’s moving miniature For Sonny.
Performances take place on Sunday April 13 at Edinburgh’s Queen’s Hall, Monday April 14 at Eden Court in Inverness and Tuesday April 15 at Aberdeen Music Hall. Book your tickets at https://scottishensemble.co.uk/programme/2024-25/thuit-an-oidhche-oirnn/