Category: Piobaireachd

Review: ‘Ceol Mor: Light & Shade’ – Beauty and Drama in This New CD from Patrick Molard

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By Peter McCalister Patrick Molard has done a masterful job in this new CD, bringing to life well-known (and previously unpublished) tunes with the help of a small group of musicians. He rightly calls the album ‘light and shade’: there are moments of beauty and drama throughout. The first piece is an unpublished tune from the Campbell Canntaireachd (Patrick is a noted master interpreter of this manuscript) One of the…

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South West Ross Junior Piping Results

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The 50th Annual South West Ross Junior Piping Competition took place on Saturday. The overall winner of the Under 18 section was Calum Craib from Benbecula and the overall winner of the Under 15 category was Finlay Cameron of Roy Bridge. Adjudicators for the day were Mr Archie MacLean, Inverness, Mr Decker Forrest, Skye, Mrs Rona Lightfoot, Inverness, and Mr Euan MacCrimmon, Inverness.  Results: Chanter New Competitors: 1st Hector Finlayson, Kyle 2nd…

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PP Editor’s Blog: New Piob Recording from Donald MacPherson/ Pipe Band Formations/ Oz Results/ MacGregor Entries

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A treat for all piobaireachd lovers today. Posted on the PP Audio archive is maestro Donald MacPherson playing that beautiful tune, Lady MacDonald’s Lament. It is Donald’s winning performance from the 1977 Clan Donald competition held aboard a ship, the SS Calypso, moored off Sleat, Isle of Skye. Donald’s superb technique, extraordinarily resonant and steady pipe and masterful phrasing are all in evidence. Lady MacDonald is a wonderful piece of…

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Highlands & Islands Festival Piping – Full Draw Announced

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The prestigious Highlands & Islands Festival piping competitions take place a week on Saturday (April 30th) in Oban. There is a healthy entry in all grades. Adjudicators on duty are Iain MacFadyen,  Colin MacLellan, Ronald MacShannon, Stuart Samson, Stuart Shedden and Tom Speirs. The Highlands & Islands Festival was recently honoured by the Scottish Government. A reception at the Holyrood parliament was hosted by local MSP Mike MacKenzie who paid tribute…

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PP Ed’s Blog: NSW Results/ U&B Recording/ Kintyre Cancelled/ Draw for the British – comment

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The New South Wales Piper’s Society ran it’s annual Silver Chalice solo competition at the Presbyterian Ladies College, Sydney, on Saturday 16th April. Results were: Silver Chalice Piobaireachd: 1st: Jason Craig – Earl of Seaforth’s Salute 2nd: Dennis Browning – Old Men of the Shells 3rd: Stephen Ross – The MacDonalds are Simple Judge: Malcolm McRae Ron Clement MSR: 1st: Adam Wishart 2nd: Charlie Hunter 3rd: Dennis Browning Judge: Aaron O’Neill…

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