In 1935, the Scottish composer and clarsach player Heloise Russell-Ferguson traveled to Brittany to perform a set of Gaelic songs at this film\u2019s premiere \u2013 the first Breton language film. Based on a Breton folk tale, Chanson is a lyrical and mythic portrayal of forbidden love within a fishing community. Join us as we recreate the event, with Scots Trad Awards Instrumentalist of the Year winner Rachel Newton, in celebration of one of Scotland\u2019s most significant and unique female composers.<\/p>\n
Followed by a Q&A with Rachel and Edinburgh University\u2019s Dr Stuart Eydmann on the significance of Russell-Ferguson\u2019s contribution to Scotland\u2019s musical culture, and womens\u2019 experience in the Scottish traditional arts today.<\/p>\n
Chanson d’Armor
\nJean Epstein \u00a0| \u00a01934 \u00a0| \u00a0Brittany \u00a0| \u00a0PG
\nEdinburgh Filmhouse
\nThursday 4th May
\n5.45pm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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