Cluny Castle feat Patsy Reid

About this episode

This episode features a performance by the Strathspey and Surreal Orchestra at the Scots Fiddle Festival, 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

Guests: Patsy Reid, Benedict Morris, Edie Elliott, Rachel Henderson, Elisabet McConnell, Naomi Priestnall, Douglas Montgomery, Laura Wilkie, Anika Thomas, Adam Sutherland, Rae Maciver, Eryn Rae

Topics covered

• music
• traditional music
• orchestral performance
• arrangement
• Scottish culture

Keywords

• Strathspey and Surreal Orchestra
• Scots Fiddle Festival
• traditional tunes
• composed material
• arrangements by Simon Thoumire

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Cluny Castle

Places: Edinburgh

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