Comunn na Clàrsaich
The Royal National Mòd (Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail) is Scotland’s premier celebration of the Gaelic language, music, and culture. The Mòd celebrates the unique language, culture, and spirit of the Gaels, promoting its relevance and value in modern Scotland. Regularly attracting international interest and online audiences, and with competitors participating from all over the world, …
The Edinburgh Branch is delighted to welcome Rachel Hair as tutor for our Zoom session. The session will begin at 2pm and finish at 4pm, with a break in the middle for coffee.The fee will be £6 and is open to all.Email for further information
Bithidh com-pàirteach air-loidhne a’ comharrachadh 90 bliadhna de chàirdeas eadar Comann na Clàrsaich agus am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail. Le taic bho chuid den luchd-gnìomhaidh as grinne ann an Alba, bidh Joy Dunlop bhon BhBC gar toirt bho na 1930an chun an latha an-diugh, a’ taisbeanadh chluicheadairean bho ghinealach ùr de chlàrsairean òga tàlantach.Experience our online …
Pippa will be performing a programme of contemporary music on pedal and lever harp. She will be sharing some of her own compositions alongside a selection of music by some of the most influential composers that inspire Pippa as a performer and composer: Philip Glass, Ludovico Einaudi and Max Richter, amongst others. 8pm (doors open …
In an afternoon session, 2.00 to 5.00, Elinor Evans taught those attending three pieces of music either composed or arranged by her, Winter Song, My Love She’s But a Lassie Yet and The First Lamb of Spring. The workshop catered for all levels and provided scores for Harp 1 and 2 and even Harp 3 …
The NE Scotland Branch of The Clarsach Society are delighted to announce a virtual harp workshop with Eira Lynn Jones and Irene Watt on Saturday 23rd October from 10:00 to 12:30 via Zoom. Harpists of all ages and abilities are welcome, and you need not be a member of The Clarsach Society to participate. Tickets …
The Edinburgh Branch will be having its first live meeting on Saturday 23rd October, at 2pm, in Craiglockart Church hall, led by Isobel Mieras.The cost is £6 for the session. To register, please contact the treasurer, Catherine Dowell. Music will be sent out in advance.COVID precautions will be in place and masks worn by everyone, …
Bill Taylor Lecture-Demonstration & Playing Workshop Bill will first present a survey of harps in Scotland, Ireland and Wales, from their origins in the early Middle Ages through to the C19th. This will include images as well as live examples of music from different periods using different instruments. Following a short break, he will lead …