Concerto Caledonia - Revenge of the Folk Singers: From settings of Burns to Hamish Henderson, this arresting collaboration unites period instrument specialists and some of the leading lights on the UK folk scene to explore each others homelands and the disputed borders in between – with enthralling and occasionally raucous results. In the notes, Concerto Caledonia leader David McGuinness refers to "reclaiming some traditional songs from recital room culture" which is where the Revenge of the Folksingers title comes from. So what you get in this repertoire is a combination of the early music instruments and Scottish compositions - it's great! Featuring Concerto Caledonia, Alasdair Roberts, Olivia Chaney, Jim Moray, Mairi Campbell, Pamela Thorby, Clare Salaman, Alison McGillivray, Bill Taylor, Nick Halley & David McGuinness.
"...being led down a beguiling path to fields of music that I know little about — with beautiful tunes." Music Arcades