Name: PERTH, Perth Concert Hall
Start: 2018-05-05T19:30:00+00:00
End: 2018-05-05T19:30:00+00:00
Location: Perth Concert Hall

List

January 1970
EDINBURGH – with Julie Fowlis

1 January, 1970 @ 12:00 am

At the Edinburgh International Festival: Celtic Connections presents Le Vent Du Nord and Julie Fowlis.
November 2017
GATESHEAD, The Sage (with Julie Fowlis)

4 November, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

The Sage St Mary’s Square, Gateshead, United Kingdom

With Julie Fowlis. Ticket office: 0191 443 4661 or click here for tickets via the venue website.
LONDON, Shakespeare’s Globe (with Julie Fowlis)

5 November, 2017 @ 6:30 pm

Shakespeare's Globe 21 New Globe Walk, London, United Kingdom

With Julie Fowlis. Tickets: click here for tickets via the venue website
MILTON KEYNES, The Stables (with Julie Fowlis)

7 November, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

The Stables Stockwell Ln, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

With Julie Fowlis. Box Office: 01908 280800 or click here for tickets via the venue website
February 2018
GLASGOW, Royal Concert Hall (Celtic Connections) **SOLD OUT

4 February, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

New Auditorium, Royal Concert Hall 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Duncan Chisholm presents Sandwood. The premiere presentation of music from Duncan’s much anticipated new album. Duncan will be joined by his extended line up, now well known as ‘The Gathering’ at Celtic Connections 2018. Tickets are on sale now
April 2018
LONDON, Cecil Sharp House

19 April, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Cecil Sharp House, EFDS 2 Regent’s Park Road, London, United Kingdom

Duncan Chisholm presents Sandwood. The premiere presentation of music from Duncan’s much anticipated new album with an intimate line-up including Jarlath Henderson, Hamish Napier and Innes Watson. Tickets are on sale now
EDINBURGH, Queen’s Hall

28 April, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Queen's Hall 85-89 Clerk St, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Duncan Chisholm presents Sandwood, his new album. Duncan will be joined by his extended line up, now well known as ‘The Gathering’ at the Queen’s Hall. Tickets are on sale now
INVERNESS, Eden Court

29 April, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Eden Court's Empire Theatre Bishops Road, Inverness, United Kingdom

Duncan Chisholm presents Sandwood, his new album. Duncan will be joined by his extended line up, now well known as ‘The Gathering’. Tickets are on sale now
May 2018
PERTH, Perth Concert Hall

5 May, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Perth Concert Hall Mill Street, Perth, United Kingdom

with Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill

This fantastic double bill brings together the two most lyrical and soulful fiddlers in the celtic music firmament and two of the world's very finest.

At the heart of this show will be compositions from Duncan's new album, Sandwood - inspired by the bay of the same name, situated within the far reaches of the north-west coast of Sutherland, which lays claim to hold the finest yet least accessible beach in Scotland. Duncan’s assembly of musical masterminds, now well known as The Gathering, bring cinematic sound and colour to this new music.

About Duncan

Duncan Chisholm is one of Scotland’s most recognised and accomplished fiddle players, known for his powerfully cinematic and deeply expressive music.

Over a career spanning several decades, Chisholm has established himself not only as a virtuoso instrumentalist but also as a visionary composer and producer who has brought new life and international acclaim to Scottish traditional music.

Born and raised in the Highlands of Scotland, Duncan Chisholm’s music is deeply rooted in the landscape that surrounds him. He began playing the fiddle at a young age, heavily influenced by the Highland piping tradition and the music of his Highland Gaelic-speaking heritage.

His playing style reflects the soul of the Highlands— its grandeur, its melancholy, and its rugged beauty.

These formative influences would become the hallmark of his sound, even as his career evolved to embrace more experimental and atmospheric directions.

Chisholm gained early recognition as a founding member of the folk-rock band Wolfstone, one of the pioneering groups that helped modernise Scottish traditional music in the 1990s.

Wolfstone’s electrified approach combined traditional melodies with drums and electric guitars, helping bring Highland music to a broader, younger audience. As the band’s fiddler, Chisholm’s soaring, passionate style became a central element of their sound, showcasing his ability to blend tradition with innovation.

While Chisholm made a name for himself with Wolfstone, it is his solo work that has cemented his place as one of the most important contemporary voices in traditional music. His acclaimed Strathglass Trilogy-consisting of the albums Farrar (2008), Canaich (2010), and Affric (2012)—is widely regarded as a masterpiece. Named after the Strathglass region where the paternal line of his family has lived for centuries, the trilogy explores themes of place, memory, and emotional resonance through music.

Each album in the trilogy captures the essence of the Highland landscape, using layered string arrangements, ambient textures, and field recordings to create an immersive listening experience. The music, though instrumental, tells stories that speak deeply to listeners, whether they are familiar with the Highlands or not. Chisholm’s ability to evoke emotion without words is a testament to his artistry.

Duncan Chisholm has received numerous awards for his contributions to Scottish music.

He has won Album of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards multiple times, and his work is regularly praised for its beauty, craftsmanship, and depth. He has also been nominated for BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, further solidifying his international reputation.

In 2023 Duncan was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of the Highlands and Islands for his work in the creative arts.

Beyond his solo work, Chisholm is a frequent collaborator with other top-tier musicians in the Scottish folk scene. He has worked extensively with Gaelic singing sensation Julie Fowlis and with composer Donald Shaw. He co-writes with the piper Ross Ainslie and with multi-instrumentalist Hamish Napier.

His versatility as both a performer and composer has made him a sought-after contributor to many studio recordings and live performances.

He has also composed music for film and television. His work often straddles the line between folk and cinematic soundscapes, making it particularly effective in storytelling mediums.

What sets Duncan Chisholm apart is his ability to use the fiddle not just as a melodic instrument, but as a tool for painting vivid emotional landscapes. His music is often described as “haunting” and “transcendent,” capable of stirring profound feelings of nostalgia, longing, and awe.

He is deeply committed to honouring the past, however this is never at the expense of innovation.

In doing so, he ensures that Highland music remains alive and relevant, not just preserved.

Duncan Chisholm stands as a bridge between the ancient and the modern, between tradition and creativity. His music invites listeners to experience the Highland soul in a personal and profound way. Whether through his evocative solo recordings, his high-energy collaborations, or his stirring live performances, Chisholm continues to be a beacon of artistic excellence in the world of traditional music.

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About Duncan