A taste of home for me today when I feature the 180 strong Scottish National Fiddle Orchestra in a medley of tunes, Scotland’s premier fiddlers - under the baton of John Mason MBE. Recorded in concert at Usher Hall, Edinburgh and against a backdrop of Scotland’s magnificent scenery…
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.What a great sound and the videos are wonderful!
Plus they are all wearing a tartan!
TFP!
annewimsey500
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Mar 24, 2024
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My pleasure…
Beautiful sound, & scenery. I had a sudden memory of the girls dancing over the sticks when I was in primary school. first seeing the highland fling being done.
Lilac-JadeCanada
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Mar 24, 2024
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In the original dance it was swords not sticks…but yes children practice with sticks…
@Marionville Yeah, we were only around 8-9 years old when this was done at school......therefore sticks.
A lovely treat Marje! I so love string instruments!! The music is divine and the scenery beautiful. Loved the dancers and bagpipes too. Its obvious John Mason is a master of the baton, as this was a great performance!!
Redheadedgammy
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Mar 24, 2024
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"We all remember the optimism and hope for the future when The Berlin Wall fell in 1989 and the ..."…..I posted this one in the Classic Rock group earlier Rhonda…just in case you missed it…
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