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The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra |
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THE SFO
CAPTURES THE SPIRIT OF THIS AGE |
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THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA
is fast becoming
Scotland's musical ambassador around the world, such is the expertise and
dedication of the Members and their Conductor/Musical Director, John Mason
MBE. |
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra is made up of around 130 of some of the finest players drawn from all parts of Scotland. Under the baton of their charismatic conductor and musical director, John Mason MBE, the Orchestra performs all over the United Kingdom and overseas. |
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Conductors: John Mason MBE |
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James
Nicol - tenor and |
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The SFO Folk Symphony |
With their patron, HRH The Princess Royal, this Orchestra dedicates its performances to innumerable charities and also keeps alive the Scottish fiddling tradition with its huge repertoire. most titles are available on VHS video, CD and cassette |
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DATES | VENUE | BOX OFFICE | ||
CONCERTS 2009 |
Sept 12th | GLASGOW - Royal Concert Hall | 0141 353 8000 | |
Oct 10th | Dumfries, DG One Leisure Centre | 01387 243
550 |
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Dec 5th | PERTH - Perth Concert Hall | 01738 621
031 |
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other concerts to be announced .... | ||||
DISCOGRAPHY |
LISTED IN RELEASE DATE
ORDER some releases may no longer be available to purchase |
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PRINCE OF THE
MISTS (1987 - 1997 - 2006) catalogue numbers: RDVD073 (DVD ) RECD484 (CD) RELV034 (video) RECS484 (cassette) |
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THE FIDDLER'S
PARTY (1988 - 1995 - 2007) catalogue numbers: RDVD076 (DVD) RECD485 (CD) RELV023 (video) RECS485 (cassette) |
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THE NORTHERN
LIGHTS (1990) catalogue numbers: RELV001 (video) RECD487 (CD) RECS487 (cassette) |
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OVER THE
WATER (1992) catalogue numbers: RELV008 (video) RECD489 (CD) RECS489 (cassette) |
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FESTIVAL
CITY (1993) catalogue numbers: RELV009 (video) RECD491 (CD) RECS491 (cassette) |
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LET GLASGOW
FLOURISH catalogue numbers: RELV011 (video) RECD492(CD) RECS492 (cassette) |
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THE LEGENDARY SCOTTISH
FIDDLE ORCHESTRA (1995 - 2006) catalogue numbers: RDVD074 (DVD) RECD498(CD) RELV021 (video) RECS498 (cassette) |
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THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE
ORCHESTRA AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL (1996 -1997 - 2006) catalogue numbers: RDVD075 (DVD) RECD504 (CD) RELV022 (video) RECS504 (cassette) |
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THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE
ORCHESTRA PLAYS TORONTO (1997) catalogue numbers: RELV044 (video) RECD521(CD) RECS521 (cassette) |
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CANADA O CANADA
(1998) catalogue numbers: RELV043 (video) RECD520(CD) RECS520 (cassette) |
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THE FIDDLER'S
DANCE A collection of the finest and most entertaining Scottish fiddle music all on one fantastic album. (2000) catalogue numbers: RECD534(CD) RECS534 (cassette) |
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FIDDLERS
CONNECTIONS The exhilarating and dynamic sound of the massed fiddles of Scotland. Three volumes of recordings by the SFO which have never before been released on CD - over 3 hours for only £9.99 (+p&p) (2001) catalogue number: RECD537(3 CD Box Set) |
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ANNIVERSARY The 21st birthday concert of The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra, played in Aberdeen almost exactly on the anniversary of their very first concert in the Grand Hall. Reflecting the high spirits of this celebrations and the commitment of the Orchestra to keep Scottish music alive and well. (2001) catalogue number: RECD539 (CD) |
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THE THREE
CITIES The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra catalogue numbers: RELV040 (video) RECD523 (CD) RECS523 (cassette) |
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THE BEST OF THE
SFO The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra (DVD 2002) catalogue numbers: RDVD060 (DVD) RECD540 (CD) RELV060 (video) RECS540 (cassette) |
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SERENITY The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra catalogue numbers: RECD546 (CD)) |
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A Beautiful Scottish
Evening The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra catalogue numbers: RECD548 (CD)) |
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On A Beautiful
Scottish Evening The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra (2004) catalogue numbers: RDVD 069 (DVD) RELV 069 (VHS video) |
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Silver
Jubilee The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra catalogue numbers: RECD552 (CD) |
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Homeward
Bound The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra (DVD 2008) catalogue numbers: RDVD077 (DVD) RECD552 (CD)) |
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Highland
Cathedral The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra catalogue numbers: RECD555 (CD) |
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Burns An' A'
That1 The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra (DVD 2009) catalogue numbers: RDVD080 (DVD) |
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OTHER TITLES |
SCOTTISH FIDDLER'S
RALLY (1979-1996) catalogue numbers: RECD509(CD) RECS509 (cassette) |
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Article in The Evening News - Edinburgh
(26/10/04) MUSICIANS TO PLAY CONCERT IN HONOUR OF CITY TEACHER A MEMORIAL concert is to take place next month in honour of an inspirational city teacher. Three years after the death of Dr Colin O'Riordan a concert is to be held by the musicians who benefited from the trust set up in his name. Dr O'Riordan, 57, took his own life in October 2001 after becoming depressed about funding cuts to music education. His friends and family were determined to find a way to continue the work he loved so much and set up a trust fund in his name. Since it was established in January 2002, the Colin O'Riordan Trust has provided thousands of pounds to help exceptional musicians chosen through an independent audition process. The trust has also distributed many grants to young people who would otherwise be unable to afford musical instruments. Now some of those who benefited from the fund will pay in the concert at St Cecilia's Hall in the Cowgate on November 6 at 7.30pm. The concert will feature a number of the musicians performing solo pieces of their choice. Dr O'Riordan was widely acknowledged as one of Scotland's foremost musical educators. He was leader of the Edinburgh Youth Orchestra when it was founded in 1963 and once conducted the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall. A renowned violinist himself, Dr O'Riordan performed at the Usher Hall with the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra just hours before his death. Further information about the work of the trust can be found at thecolinoriordantrust.org.uk EMAIL A MESSAGE TO THE SCOTTISH FIDDLE ORCHESTRA |
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