About this episode
This episode features four pieces performed by the Strathspey and Surreal Orchestra, showcasing arrangements of traditional and composed material.
Four pieces performed by the Strathspey and Surreal Orchestra at the Scots Fiddle Festival on 15th November 2025 in Edinburgh. The pieces feature traditional and composed material - arranged by Simon Thoumire - the idea being to take old tunes and arrange them in new ways. The band on this recording are: Patsy Reid Benedict Morris Edie Elliott Adam Sutherland Rae Maciver Rachel Henderson Elisabet McConnell Naomi Priestnall Douglas Montgomery Anika Thomas Eryn Rae Laura Wilkie All arrangements by Simon Thoumire 2025 Find out more at http://www.simonthoumire.com
People in this episode
Host: Simon Thoumire
Topics covered
- music
- traditional music
- orchestral performance
- arrangement
- Scottish culture
Keywords
- Strathspey and Surreal Orchestra
- Scots Fiddle Festival
- Edinburgh
- traditional tunes
- new arrangements
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Edinburgh
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