| SCOTS IN EDINBURGH - Scots Music Abroad |
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From Friday, 06 March 2009 To Saturday, 23 May 2009 Every day |
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Take a musical journey around the globe to discover the story behind Scots music and its legacy - and why Scottish music from overseas is now returning 'home' and influencing contemporary music in Scotland. In the 'New World' countries of the Commonwealth, the arrival of Scots and their music had a lasting influence on the culture of the new country. In Europe, it was the inspiration of Scotland itself, and the fame of Scottish writers such as Burns and Scott, which led to elements of Scottish music being adopted by composers such as Haydn and Mendelssohn.
For hundreds of years Scots have left their homeland and moved to new countries, taking their music with them. This musical journey explores the worldwide legacy of Scots music, from Haydn's arrangements of Scottish tunes to the hugely successful 'homecoming' of fiddle music from Cape Breton, Canada to its roots in Scotland.
Courtesy of Homecoming Scotland 2009
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Location: National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EW, Scotland
Contact: National Library of Scotland 00441316233700 |
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