Scottish Fiddle Orchestra to make grand return to the stage with celebratory Edinburgh concert
The beloved Scottish Fiddle Orchestra will make a long-awaited return with their annual Hogmanay Celebration at Usher Hall, Edinburgh on Thursday 30th December.
Article Source: Scottish Fiddle Orchestra
Last Updated: 2 November 2021 10:11
The beloved Scottish Fiddle Orchestra will make a long-awaited return with their annual Hogmanay Celebration at Usher Hall, Edinburgh on Thursday 30th December, with thousands of guests expected to flock to the special gig.
The family-friendly event will be the orchestra’s first indoor concert since February 2020 and will provide an unforgettable evening of entertainment that will get toes tapping and herald the new year.
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra will perform at Scotland’s only five-star concert hall with conductor Blair Parham at the helm. There will be pipers welcoming guests on arrival, stunning vocals from mezzo soprano Colette Ruddy and a 80-strong flock of fiddlers and other musicians to raise the roof of the Usher Hall.
People of all ages can enjoy lively toe-tapping jigs and reels, poignant slow airs, and a sprinkling of well-known songs at the seated gig.
The orchestra, who have been tradition bearers for Scottish music for more than 40 years, held their last Hogmanay Celebration in 2019 with an 1,800 strong audience. This summer, they held a number of outdoor concerts, which were hailed as a great success.
Bob Diament, Chairman of Scottish Fiddle Orchestra, said: “We’re delighted to be able to make an emotional return to the stage for our first indoor performance since before the pandemic began. Everyone involved can’t wait to put on a special show and it will certainly be a great way to celebrate ahead of the new year after a two-year hiatus.
“The Hogmanay Celebration is a concert that can really be enjoyed by all – couples and families looking to do something special during the festive season, friends wanting to enjoy moving performances together, and visitors interested in soaking up Scottish culture. It will be an incredible night with some dazzling displays.
“The joyful and enthusiastic audience reaction we received at our outdoor concerts in the summer showed us just how much live music has been missed. Folk have a profound desire for the unique shared experience of major concerts, so it’s a joy to bring our annual celebration back to the capital.”
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra is a charity run by volunteers and is fully self-supported. The orchestra makes donations to other musical-related charities, partner pipe bands, medical charities and the RNLI. This year they have donated to Drake Music Scotland, Gig Buddies, Sistema Scotland and The Gaiety Theatre Ayr.
The SFO’s Hogmanay Celebration starts at 7.30pm on Saturday 30 December. Tickets are priced between £5 - £25 and are on sale now at: www.usherhall.co.uk
For more information about Scottish Fiddle Orchestra, visit www.sfo.org.uk
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