{"id":3165,"date":"2017-11-07T11:00:30","date_gmt":"2017-11-07T11:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotstradmusicawards\/?p=3165"},"modified":"2017-11-06T11:09:59","modified_gmt":"2017-11-06T11:09:59","slug":"mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2017-lauren-maccoll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotstradmusicawards\/mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2017-lauren-maccoll\/","title":{"rendered":"MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2017: Lauren MacColl"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Congratulations to Lauren MacColl who have been nominated in Composer of the Year sponsored by PRS for Music in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2017. Vote now!<\/a><\/p>\n

We asked Lauren MacColl of Lauren MacColl the following questions.<\/p>\n

Tell us about yourself<\/strong>
\nLauren MacColl is considered one of Scotland\u2019s most expressive fiddle players. Her performances are emotive, engaging and informed by an equal helping of tradition and technique. \u201cThe opening medley swiftly established many key hallmarks of MacColl\u2019s playing: its wealth of dynamic variety and colour, the fluid agility and full-bodied weight of her bowing, her authoritative balance of fire and lyricism, vivacity and elegance.\u201d (The Scotsman)
\n\u200bOriginally from the Black Isle, she was immersed in the rich culture of the Highlands from a young age, learning her traditional music through the Feisean movement in Ross-Shire.
\n\u200bIn 2004 Lauren won the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award as a soloist, a platform for her to launch her career with her solo career, releasing two acclaimed albums on her own her own label, \u2018When Leaves Fall\u2018 and \u2018Strewn with Ribbons\u2018. The former was named \u2018Classic Album\u2018 of Celtic Connections Festival 2008, and the second led to her win of the title \u2018Instrumentalist of the Year\u2019 at The MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2009.
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\nLauren currently performs with chamber-folk quartet RANT, on viola and fiddle with Salt House , in the Rachel Newton Band and in a duo with flautist Calum Stewart.
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\nIn 2017 Lauren premiered a new commission for Feis Rois titled 'The Seer' – 40 minutes of music based on the life and prophecies of 17th Century Highland prophet The Brahan Seer. The music was released as an album in September, and this writing coincided with a move back to the Highlands, where she continues to teach, write and perform.<\/p>\n

Why are you involved in Scottish music?<\/strong>
\nIt is all around me, in every aspect of my life. It form friendships, facilitates dialogue, creates a social hub, allows for mutual learning and development, and feeds the soul.<\/p>\n

Any particular career highlights?<\/strong>
\nPremiering 'The Seer' during Celtic Connections was the first time I'd heard a six-piece band play my scores- terrifying and rewarding all at once.<\/p>\n

What are your plans for the future?<\/strong>
\nReleasing new Salt House album in Feb 2018, recording new RANT album late 2018, and climb more Munros.<\/p>\n

Read more about Lauren MacColl<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.laurenmaccoll.co.uk<\/a>
\nFacebook: http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LMacColl<\/a>
\nTwitter: http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/laurenmaccoll1<\/a><\/p>\n

If you would like to come along to the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards in Paisley’s Lagoon Centre call 0300 300 1210 or to buy online visit www.paisley2021.co.uk\/events\/the-mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards<\/a>. Tickets can also be purchased via Paisley Arts Centre. Bands performing on Saturday 2nd December include Elephant Sessions, The Shee Big Band, Siobhan Miller, Tidelines, Paisley F\u00e8is, Snuffbox, The Seamus O’Sullivan Experience, Lori Watson, Jenna Reid and Harris Playfair, Songs of B\u00e0rd Ph\u00e0islig (featuring Gillebr\u00ecde MacIlleMhaoil, S\u00ecneag MacIntyre, M\u00e0iri NicAonghais, Seonaidh MacIntyre, Ewan MacPherson, Mhairi Hall, M\u00e0iri Nic a Mhaoilein and more to be announced. There will also be a late night ceilidh after the Awards till 1am.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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