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The historical Scottish and Irish harp music is a virtuoso solo art. Most of my programmes feature just the harp, though when a singer is available then a duo of Gaelic song and harp is possible.

Programmes are varied and often themed around the specific venue or local area, or a historic date, individual or family.

My CD, Clàrsach na Bànrighe, features two complete programmes that can be adapted for short recitals: the medieval church music of St Andrews Cathedral, and the 18th century repertory of John Robertson of Lude, Perthshire.

I am working with Historic Scotland on a series of lunchtime recitals at St Andrews Cathedral and Arbroath Abbey. Each recital in this series has a different medieval theme, from the cathedral chant to Bishops’ Laments to medieval battle music. Click here for dates and times of the cathedral recitals. I also perform a demonstration-recital of the Queen Mary harp about twice a year in the National Museum of Scotland, playing my replica in the gallery beside the medieval original. Click for details.

Other programmes include Renaissance and baroque music, played on a copy of an 18th century Irish harp. Click here for details of a Carolan, Connellan & Lyons concert in Dundee, 23rd January 2010, or download the programme notes.

Collaborations have included working with singers (Gaelic and Scots) as well as solo fiddle players (violin as well as viola). I have also provided music for theatre productions.

I am interested in other traditional arts and ancient oral traditions, and sometimes include in my recitals, demonstrations or performances on lyre, jouhikko, fiddle or voice.

I am based in Fife, Scotland. I am often in Edinburgh and Dundee, and can easily travel further afield.

Lecture-demonstrations:
An introduction to the Gaelic harp, illustrated with different replica instruments and slides. Explores repertory and instruments from Ireland and Scotland.

Taster sessions:
Small groups can learn about the historical Gaelic harp, and working with replica instruments can learn the beginnings of the craft of the harper.

Please contact me for more information or ideas.

For more info call o7792 3368o4 or email

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