EDINBURGH 2017: BWW Q&A- Scotland's Wild Heart
By: Natalie O'Donoghue Jul. 05, 2017
About the show:
Folk traditions meet orchestral grandeur in this audio-visual spectacular. A world-class ensemble led by award-winning composer/pianist Donald Shaw (Capercaillie) features the cream of Scotland's musicians, including Patsy Reid (fiddle), Michael McGoldrick (flute and pipes), Sorren MacLean (guitars), James Mackintosh (percussion) and a handpicked string section led by Grit orchestrator Greg Lawson (fiddle). They will perform Shaw's stunning soundtrack live to specially edited HD clips of the sublime Maramedia/BBC nature film Scotland's Wild Heart, immersing you in the landscape and seasons of Scotland.
How long has it been in the making?
Well actually 6 years to be honest! That was when I created the soundtrack for the BBC nature film 'Hebrides - Islands on the edge' which was narrated by Ewan McGregor.
Since then I have been working on the idea of creating a 'live' version. The second series from 2 years ago 'Highlands - Scotland's Wild Heart' had so much great feedback from the public that we thought now was the time to make it happen.
How important is the music to the piece?
The music is the maIn Focus of the performance, it features an ensemble of some of the finest folk and orchestral musicians in the country. The idea is that the the musical themes will be exciting as stand alone pieces as well as bringing emotional punch to the incredible film clips.
What sets it apart from other shows at the festival?
I hope the show is unique at the festival in the way it creates a marriage of traditional & contemporary music with compelling film footage of Scotland's nature and landscape.
Who would you recommend comes to see Scotland's Wild Heart?
Anyone who loves to be moved by music, Scotland, nature, film, and stirring live performance!
Timings and ticket information for Scotland's Wild Heart can be found on the edfringe website.
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