The Concert Experience

 

The concerts are held on the first Sunday of each month at 7pm in Torphichen Kirk.

 

Our excellent reputation is built on providing a unique and magnificent experience. The atmosphere in the Kirk is created by the intimate setting, where everyone is close to the music and each concert is a warm and lively social occasion where you are always assured of a friendly welcome.

 

You are invited to enjoy another of Torphichen's treasures during the interval when drinks are served in the historic Torphichen Preceptory which dates back to the 12th century.

   
4th May Susan Hamilton

Susan is a Soprano who specialises in Baroque and Contemporary Music.
  www.dunedin-consort.org.uk/susanhamilton.aspx
 

 


1st June Rachel Hair

 

We are very excited about attracting Rachel Hair to the June Summer Nights. Rachel has developed her own style of playing traditional music on the harp, highly influenced from her time studying alongside folk, jazz, classical, funk, rock and pop musicians, being brought up in the Scottish Highlands and her own Irish family roots. Find out more about Rachel on her website below.

 

  www.rachelhair.com
 

 

 


6th July Kim Edgar

Kim is a young Scottish singer / songwriter who is set to follow in the footsteps of KT Tunstall and Karine Polwart. Remember that you saw her in Torphichen first!
 
  www.kimedgar.com
 

 


3rd August Phil Alexander - The Tangos of Astor Piazzolla


Exciting, unpredictable, passionate and beautiful - Astor Piazzolla's music revolutionised the idea of tango, adding new layers of drive and harmonic sophistication without sacrificing any of the traditional grit and style. Phil Alexander (Salsa Celtica, Moishe's Bagel, Mr McFall's Chamber) presents his own solo piano arrangements of these works, combining elements of tango, jazz and modern classical music to create an evocative and dynamic programme. Stylish, heartfelt and joyous music played with wit, passion and flair.

 

  www.myspace.com/phingersphil
 

 

 

 

   
7th September Brian Kellock - TBC

After playing to a delighted Torphichen audience last year, we're excited that Brian is returning in 2008. Brian Kellock is one of Scotland's world class performers, who is recognised as a stellar piano talent across the world by musicians such as James Morrison and Michael Moore. Equally at home with mainstream and contemporary jazz styles, Brian plays in the Oscar Peterson/ Monty Alexander genre that is closest to his heart.

  www.briankellock.com
 

 

 

 

   

The following concerts were part of the 2007 Programme

   
May 2007 Anna Massie Band www.annamassie.com

June 2007 Brian Kellock - Jazz Pianist www.briankellock.com

July 2007 Swing Guitars www.swing-guitars.co.uk

August 2007 Opera Alba www.operaalba.com

September 2007 Maximiliano Martin  
   
   

The following concerts were part of the 2006 Programme

   
May 2006 Sgorrabreac www.sgorrabreac.co.uk

June 2006 The Rose Street Quartet www.rosestreetquartet.co.uk

July 2006 Lau www.lau-music.co.uk

August 2006 Maeve Gilchrist Trio  

September 2006 Karine Polwart www.karinepolwart.com

   

The following concerts were part of the 2005 Programme

   
May 2005 The Rosebery Ensemble  

June 2005 Eamonn Coyne Trio www.eamonncoyne.com

July 2005 R3 Tenors www.r3tenors.co.uk

August 2005 Dick Gaughan www.dickalba.demon.co.uk

September 2005 West End Jazz Band

   

 

 

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