We’re delighted to share some special news from our own Creative Director — this August, Simon Thoumire will present a retrospective concert as part of the Edinburgh International Festival, marking twenty years of his work as a composer.
Taking place at The Hub, Edinburgh, on Monday 24 August at 8pm, the concert looks back across two decades of composition rooted in Gaelic language and Scottish traditional music. Simon will be joined by a stellar line-up of musicians, including virtuoso fiddler Patsy Reid and award-winning clàrsach player Ciorstaidh Beaton, alongside Alice Allen, Seonaid Aitken, Kristan Harvey, Mairi MacMillan, Graham Mackenzie, Dave Milligan, Eryn Rae, Jack Smedley, Adam Sutherland, and Madeleine Stewart — plus the Strathspey and Surreal Orchestra.
The evening will also celebrate Patsy Reid’s new album, I Am Disposed to Mirth, which features a number of Simon’s fiddle compositions, and will include the world premiere of a brand new clàrsach concerto, Itealaich an Dòchais, performed by Ciorstaidh Beaton.
It promises to be a very special night of music — find out more and get your tickets via the Edinburgh International Festival website.
https://www.eif.co.uk/events/simon-thoumire-scots-fiddle-clarsach