All events at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (Talla Dhonnaidh Caimbeul ~ main hall)
Tuesday / Dimàirt 20 July at 8 pm.
2Duos in concert
Lively Scottish, Irish and German traditional music
Aaron Jones from Old Blind Dogs on vocals, bouzouki, guitar; and Claire Mann on flute, fiddle, vocals; play alongside German friends Gudrun Walther on vocals, fiddle, accordion; and Juergen Treyz on guitar, dobro, vocals. High energy duelling fiddles, tunes and songs from the Celtic and German traditions.
“spectacular, superb musicianship, wonderful tunes and songs ~ and great stage presence made them one of the hits of the weekend. An inspired combination!”
Adults £10, Students £8, Children £3, Under 10s Free
Thursday / Diardaoin 22 July at 7:30 pm.
Gilbert and Sullivan 'HMS Pinafore' Skye-based ‘Inner Sound’ Operatic Company Captain Corcoran cordially invites you to the poop deck for a tot of delicious musical ‘grog’. Set in the roaring 20’s, this is a fully staged performance of the classic Gilbert and Sullivan opera, starring young Skye based singers and a sparkling chorus of burly sailors and delightful flapper girls! Directed by Ann Lampard and Tom Colwell, the cast and crew set off on a jolly and rollicking voyage. It’s all aboard the HMS Pinafore for an evening of nautical fun, vocal distinction and delectable costumes. Adults £9, Under 18s £4.50 9.30pm Cèilidh Dance in Talla Mhòr A Cèilidh dance featuring Addie Harper Junior and other musicians. No experience needed, just an ability to enjoy yourself! Very informal and all welcome. Co-hosted with the Sabhal Mòr Short Courses. Adults £3, Students £2, Children £2, Under 10s Free
Friday / Dihaoine 23 July at 8 pm.
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas traditional fiddle and cello
Alasdair Fraser, a Scot living in California, has been teaching fiddle at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Short Courses for 20 years. Natalie Haas is from California and is re-discovering the cello’s place in Scottish traditonal music. They are joined by guest artists from the annual fiddle summer school on Skye.
“The musical chemistry between Scottish fiddle legend Alasdair Fraser and young cello ace Natalie Haas is a rare, felicitous thing”
Adults £12, Students £9, Children £3, Under 10s Free