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"British-French classical guitarist Laura Snowden opens with taut, gracefully composed pieces – gorgeous, pensive, and rich with bittersweet detail – before Orkney-born folk quartet FARA unleash oak-aged ballads via soaring strings, elegant harmonies, and walloping piano. All performed in a gorgeous private orchard in Emerson’s Green!"
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A gig on Sunday 27th July. The event starts at 17:30.
5.30-6.30: Laura Snowden
“A poignant, mesmerising show – held the Wigmore Hall rapt”
— The Guardian
Described by Acoustic Guitar Magazine as possessing ‘‘multi-dimensional gifts, imagination and fearless artistic sensibility”, Laura has forged her own creative and authentic path as a guitarist, composer and vocalist. Her eclectic repertoire comprises classical, folk and contemporary music, with storytelling at its heart; her solo programmes feature her fresh interpretations of classical works alongside her own evocative compositions, unique vocalisations and Celtic folk arrangements.
Then... interval with wood-fired pizzas for sale....Then
7.30-9.30pm FARA
Orkney-born folk quartet FARA present an evening of highlights from their three critically acclaimed albums, FARA’s fiery fiddles, foot-stomping piano, and enchanting three-part vocal harmony will take you on a joyful journey through their time performing at the forefront of Scotland’s folk music scene.’
“Torch-bearers of a freshly reinvigorated tradition. . . one of the most exciting Scottishfolk discoveries in recent years”(AllMusic)
“Gifted, imaginative, complex and engaging. . . a sound that just exudes joy”(FRUK)
“Bring contemporary fiddle music to new heights. . . enthralling vocal arrangements”(Scotsman)
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
“A poignant, mesmerising show – held the Wigmore Hall rapt”
— The Guardian
Described by Acoustic Guitar Magazine as possessing ‘‘multi-dimensional gifts, imagination and fearless artistic sensibility”, Laura has forged her own creative and authentic path as a guitarist, composer and vocalist. Her eclectic repertoire comprises classical, folk and contemporary music, with storytelling at its heart; her solo programmes feature her fresh interpretations of classical works alongside her own evocative compositions, unique vocalisations and Celtic folk arrangements.
Then... interval with wood-fired pizzas for sale....Then
7.30-9.30pm FARA
Orkney-born folk quartet FARA present an evening of highlights from their three critically acclaimed albums, FARA’s fiery fiddles, foot-stomping piano, and enchanting three-part vocal harmony will take you on a joyful journey through their time performing at the forefront of Scotland’s folk music scene.’
“Torch-bearers of a freshly reinvigorated tradition. . . one of the most exciting Scottishfolk discoveries in recent years”(AllMusic)
“Gifted, imaginative, complex and engaging. . . a sound that just exudes joy”(FRUK)
“Bring contemporary fiddle music to new heights. . . enthralling vocal arrangements”(Scotsman)
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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