Colin Stetson & Brighde Chaimbeul

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  Colin Stetson

  Colin Stetson is a renowned saxophonist and composer celebrated for his innovative approach to the instrument and his ability to push the boundaries of contemporary music. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Stetson grew up surrounded by a rich musical landscape, studying the saxophone from an early age and honing his craft through rigorous classical and jazz training. He attended the University of Michigan, where he studied under esteemed saxophonists Donald Sinta and Christopher Creviston.

  Stetson’s music is characterized by his pioneering use of extended techniques, including circular breathing, multiphonics, and percussive key sounds, which transform the saxophone into an orchestra of its own. His solo works, such as his newest album The love it took to leave you showcase his ability to create dense, emotive soundscapes without overdubs or loops.

  In addition to his solo career, Stetson has collaborated with an array of artists, including Bon Iver, Arcade Fire, and Laurie Anderson. He has also composed for film and television, with notable scores for 2018’s Hereditary, The Menu, and Uzumaki.

  With a fearless dedication to exploration, Colin Stetson continues to redefine what is possible in modern music, earning his place as a singular voice in the world of contemporary composition and performance.

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  Brighde Chaimbeul

  Winner of the BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award and youngest ever winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award, Scotland’s Brighde Chaimbeul has established herself among the leading experimental purveyors of celtic music. A native gaelic speaker from the Isle of Skye her style is rooted in her native language and culture but takes inspiration from a variety of global forms. Brighde plays the Scottish smallpipes, a bellows-powered set of bagpipes with a double-note drone. She has devised a completely unique way of arranging for pipe music that emphasises the rich textural drones of the instrument; the constancy of sound that creates a trance-like atmosphere. In 2021 Brighde performed on the smallpipes to world leaders and listeners across the globe, as the musician of the opening ceremony of COP 26. Her 2019 debut album, The Reeling, won her major media plaudits and five-star reviews for its fresh reading of traditional gaelic tunes and outward looking assimilation of influences, played with and enticing virtuosic liquidity. "Unique, exciting and forward-looking” The Quietus ”Unforgettable deep atmosphere” The Guardian “The whole album is exciting, unique and gorgeous” Songlines