Kathryn Tickell with Songs of the Gael
Kathryn Tickell introduces 'Songs of the Gael', a concert from the Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow with leading Gaelic singers and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
Kathryn Tickell introduces 'Songs of the Gael', a concert from the Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow, with leading Gaelic singers performing in orchestral arrangements with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra conducted by Stephen Bell. Recorded at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow.
A stellar line-up of Gaelic singers comes together in this event - in order of appearance, they are Julie Fowlis, Arthur Cormack, The MacKenzie Sisters, Kathleen MacInnes, Gillebride MacMillan, Karen Matheson, Isobel Ann Martin, Mischa MacPherson, Robert Robertson, Griogair Labhruidh and, Kim Carnie. The orchestral arrangements have been specially created for this concert by Pippa Murphy, John Ashton Thomas, Donald Grant, Kevin McCrae, John Logan and Donald Shaw.
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Julie Fowlis, Songs of the Gael House Band, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Stephen Bell
A' Phiuthrag sa Phiuthar
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Friday 26th January 2018.
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Arthur Cormack, Songs of the Gael House Band, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Stephen Bell
Màiri Nighean Alasdair
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Friday 26th January 2018.
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The MacKenzie Sisters, Songs of the Gael House Band, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Stephen Bell
A' Fighe le Feur
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Friday 26th January 2018.
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Kathleen MacInnes, Songs of the Gael House Band, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Stephen Bell
Òran Uibhist
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Friday 26th January 2018.
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Gillebride MacMillan, Songs of the Gael House Band, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Stephen Bell
A Pheigi a Ghràidh
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Friday 26th January 2018.
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Karen Matheson, Songs of the Gael House Band, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Stephen Bell
Cha Tèid Mòr A Bharraigh Bhrònach
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Friday 26th January 2018.
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Mischa Macpherson, Songs of the Gael House Band, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Stephen Bell
Bha Mo Leannan Ann
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Friday 26th January 2018.
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Isobel Ann Martin, Songs of the Gael House Band, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Stephen Bell
Faisg Air GlòirAnna Mhàrtainn
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Friday 26th January 2018.
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Julie Fowlis, Songs of the Gael House Band, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Stephen Bell
Puirt-à-beul
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Friday 26th January 2018.
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Robert Robertson, Songs of the Gael House Band, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Stephen Bell
Gruagach Òg an Fhuilt Bhàin
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Friday 26th January 2018.
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Griogair Labhruidh, Songs of the Gael House Band, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Stephen Bell
Òran Do'n Mhorairne
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Friday 26th January 2018.
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Kim Carnie, Songs of the Gael House Band, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Stephen Bell
Crucán na bPáiste
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Friday 26th January 2018.
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The MacKenzie Sisters, Songs of the Gael House Band, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Stephen Bell
'S Truagh Nach D'Rugadh Dall Mi
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Friday 26th January 2018.
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Kathleen MacInnes and Arthur Cormack, Songs of the Gael House Band, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Stephen Bell
Taladh an Iasgair
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Friday 26th January 2018.
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Gillebride MacMillan, Songs of the Gael House Band, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Stephen Bell
An Eala Bhàn
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Friday 26th January 2018.
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Griogair Labhruidh, Songs of the Gael House Band, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Stephen Bell
Ged is Socrach mo Leabaidh
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Friday 26th January 2018.
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Mischa Macpherson, Songs of the Gael House Band, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Stephen Bell
Ba ba mo leanabh
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Friday 26th January 2018.
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The MacKenzie Sisters, Songs of the Gael House Band, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Stephen Bell
Hèman Dubh
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Friday 26th January 2018.
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Arthur Cormack, Songs of the Gael House Band, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Stephen Bell
Sìne Bhàn
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Friday 26th January 2018.
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