Black Cuillin: Album of the Year 2023
Black Cuillin awarded ‘Album of the Year 2023’ at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards. After many weeks of anticipation and a public vote, we are thrilled to hear […]
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Black Cuillin awarded ‘Album of the Year 2023’ at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards. After many weeks of anticipation and a public vote, we are thrilled to hear […]
Robert Macfarlane will present the first in a beautiful two part series which follows a journey along the Cuillin Ridge (info via BBC Website here). Duncan is honoured to have […]
Don’t miss Duncan Chisholm headlining the Grassroots Stage at Belladrum Festival on Saturday 29 July 2023!
Duncan performs with Julie Fowlis during her fall tour in the USA, October 2022. Dates and details are available on ‘live’ page. A much anticipated tour for the musicians and […]
Keep an eye on Duncan’s socials for regular posting of music and landscape over the coming weeks. Duncan will post on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. You can watch and listen […]
Duncan Chisholm and the Scottish Ensemble perform on BBC Alba tonight at 9pm as part of the opening night celebrations for Celtic Connections 2021. Duncan Chisholm, Jarlath Henderson, Innes Watson, […]
Monday 31st August 2020 at 2pm will see the start of the ‘Folk on Foot – Festival 3: Together Again’. Host, Matthew Bannister – and the wonderful Team at Folk […]
Monday 31st August 2020 at 2pm will see the start of the ‘Folk on Foot – Festival 3: Together Again’. Host, Matthew Bannister – and the wonderful Team at Folk […]
A new collaborative piece from Duncan Chisholm and Donald Shaw, beautifully accompanied by members of The Scottish Session Orchestra (Clockwork Sessions).
Donald Shaw has written this beautiful melody which is superbly portrayed on this recording through the evocative fiddle playing of Duncan Chisholm. Recorded at the City Halls, Glasgow this track is sensitively layered with accompanying strings provided by the acclaimed Clockwork Sessions; a world class ensemble comprising the principal players from Scotland’s leading orchestras.
Duncan Chisholm is one of Scotland’s most recognised and accomplished fiddle players and composers; Duncan’s music contains the rarest of chemistries, a glorious combination of invention, tenderness and passion. Born and brought up near Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland, Duncan has spent most of his life developing his unique musical voice. Fiddle playing at its best, Duncan’s feather-light handling of dynamics and ornamentation, allied with his pure-distilled tone, lend his characteristic spine-tingling magic to his music.
Winner of the 2018 Scots Trad Music Awards ‘Album of the Year’ for his album Sandwood, Duncan creates music which is sumptuously layered and awash with dazzling colours, textures and rhythms. It is music that requires no introductions or programme notes to carry you on its journey. The sound may be traditional but this is 21st Century traditional music which is sophisticated, exhilarating and meltingly beautiful.
Duncan’s well-established musical career has taken him throughout the UK, Europe and the USA, both through his solo work and while playing with other musicians and bands.
With such a personal interest in and connection to the Highland landscape that so deeply inspires him, Duncan has worked hard to instil great pride and passion into recording musical masterpieces influenced by Scotland’s wild places.
“My creative world widens with each passing year and the possibilities for self-expression are limitless. Enjoy the music.” Duncan Chisholm.