Fergusson's Auld Reikie: a portrait of 18th century Edinburgh The poetry of Robert Fergusson read by Billy Kay, and the music and song of the period played and sung by Jock Tamson's Bairns (Rod Paterson, John Croall, Derek Hoy, Ian Hardie, Norman Chalmers). An introductory talk about Fergusson's life will be given by James Robertson. The second part of the evening will be a concert by Jock Tamson's Bairns. Tuesday 10 October, 2000 at 7.30pm The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. Tickets: adults 8 pounds, concessions 5 pounds. Box office 0131 668 2019 Supported by Edinburgh City Libraries and Information Services, and the Saltire Society. Other performances: - 3 November 2000, Cumnock - 24 November 2000, St Andrews CD available: Reikie Records, SMD617 http://www.musicscotland.com "Their Fergusson's Auld Reikie was a sublime interweaving of the poems, and of airs and songs of the time: this is the soundtrack that plays in the mind when strolling amongst Fergusson's carousing ghosts" Catherine Lockerbie, the Scotsman. Further information: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: +44 (0)1382 542070 ---- Posted to Scots-L - The Traditional Scottish Music & Culture List - To subscribe/unsubscribe, point your browser to: http://www.tullochgorm.com/lists.html
