World Premiere: Dà Chòmhlan-Ciùil De Cheathrar (Twa Quartets) at Aberdeen Art Gallery – 9 April 2026 – North Atlantic Fiddle Convention Teaser
I’m delighted to announce that my new commission Dà Chòmhlan-Ciùil De Cheathrar (Twa Quartets) will receive its premiere at a special Lunchbreak Concert in Cowdray Hall, Aberdeen, on Thursday 9 April as a teaser for the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention.
This piece has been an exciting creative challenge – it’s the first composition written specifically for two live quartets performing together on stage: a classical string quartet alongside a folk quartet. The work explores what happens when these two distinct musical traditions meet in real time, creating a sound world shaped by contrast, dialogue and connection.
The concert is part of the build-up to NAFCo 2026, as the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention celebrates its 25th anniversary in its home city of Aberdeen this June. I’m honoured to have been commissioned to create something that reflects NAFCo’s core values of cultural exchange and creative collaboration.
The piece will be brought to life by talented young musicians from across Scotland – a fitting tribute to a festival that has always championed emerging talent alongside established artists.
Details:
- Date: Thursday 9 April 2026, 12.45pm–1.30pm
- Venue: Cowdray Hall, Aberdeen Art Gallery
- Admission: Pay what you can
If you’re in Aberdeen, come along for a taste of what promises to be a very special anniversary festival.