

a scottish baroque album in the making
In March 2014 I took the time to record a selection of pieces in the magnificent Manoir de Kernault, France. The repertoire was based on scottish baroque compositions for the violin, english baroque vocal compositions, traditional scottish tunes, and some music of my own invention. My goal was to feature some wonderful 18th Century scots pieces which so magically blend both baroque and traditional music styles, as well as allowing myself the liberty of a more modern arrangeme
Some words of welcome
From Lochaber for Ever In all thy moods I love thee, In sunshine and in storm; Lochaber of the towering bens, Outlined in rugged form. Here proud Ben Nevis, snowy crowned, Rests throned amidst the clouds; There Lochy's deep and silvery wave, A royal city shrouds; Whose waters witnessed the escape Of coward Campbell's dastard shape, Disgrace eternal reap: Whilst fair glen Nevis' rocks resound, With "Pibroch Donald Dubh" renowned, From Inverlochy's keep. Grey ruined walls, in l