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Folk favourites set for Crathes concert
23/07/2010
Folk music legends Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain will take to the stage at the National Trust for Scotland’s Crathes Castle, Garden and Estate on Sunday 1 August.
Folk music legends Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain will take to the stage at the National Trust for Scotland’s Crathes Castle, Garden and Estate on Sunday 1 August.
The outdoor picnic concert is the perfect place for fans of all ages to enjoy their stunning musicianship, as they run through a set of Scottish favourites.
Widely regarded as one of the most exciting and innovative accordion players of the times, Phil Cunningham has taken this instrument from strength to strength, setting the standards by which many young players fix their sights today. Aly Bain is Scotland's supreme traditional style fiddler. His playing is unique - driving, impassioned and pure - with vibrant, unmistakable tone that has earned him a following of ardent fans throughout the world
Property Manager Gareth Clingan said:
“We are honoured that musicians of such stature are joining as at Crathes Castle and are looking forward to welcoming folk fans from all over Aberdeenshire. And of course, to start off an excellent evening of entertainment, concert-goers can enjoy a tour of one of the area’s most impressive castles and beautiful gardens.”
Doors for the concert open at 17.30 and the performance begins at 19.30. Tickets cost £25. To book online, visit www.nts.org.uk/Events/Ticket-Date/183/.
The outdoor picnic concert is the perfect place for fans of all ages to enjoy their stunning musicianship, as they run through a set of Scottish favourites.
Widely regarded as one of the most exciting and innovative accordion players of the times, Phil Cunningham has taken this instrument from strength to strength, setting the standards by which many young players fix their sights today. Aly Bain is Scotland's supreme traditional style fiddler. His playing is unique - driving, impassioned and pure - with vibrant, unmistakable tone that has earned him a following of ardent fans throughout the world
Property Manager Gareth Clingan said:
“We are honoured that musicians of such stature are joining as at Crathes Castle and are looking forward to welcoming folk fans from all over Aberdeenshire. And of course, to start off an excellent evening of entertainment, concert-goers can enjoy a tour of one of the area’s most impressive castles and beautiful gardens.”
Doors for the concert open at 17.30 and the performance begins at 19.30. Tickets cost £25. To book online, visit www.nts.org.uk/Events/Ticket-Date/183/.
