Exploring the role of the ‘accompanist’ in the context of a musical ensemble: A recital demonstrating the versatility of the Chromatic (piano key) Accordion in the roles of both ‘melodic lead’ and ‘accompanist’ across different genres.
Please join me as I deliver the final recital of my Applied Music studies with University of the Highlands & Islands (UHI).
Grateful thanks are due to Greyfriars Kirk and congregation who have allowed me to use this beautiful venue to deliver my recital. Thanks also to my friends here who have supported me to make possible the delivery of this performance:
Jim Sheach and Kate Crichton on recording and video editing;
Anu Hawkins – runner;
Debbie Davidson on fiddle – Specialising in klezmer genre, and Scots fiddle style;
Dominic Blaikie, on guitar, fiddle and vocals accompanying my solo pieces.
Mike Turpie, Scottish small pipes and Border pipes re-imagines melodies from the Highland bagpipe tradition and
Magnus Turpie, fiddle, snare & hi-hat and accordion.
All welcome; Admission free; Contributions to Greyfriars Outreach Ltd appreciated.
