Ruth Wall & Graham Fitkin
'Virtuosic' The Guardian
'Immaculate playing' BBC Music Magazine
'A haunting blend of Gaelic melodies and timeless electronica soundscapes that get right inside your head, and your heart.' Mark Kermode on FitkinWall UIST/Harpland show
Internationally renowned harp and electronica duo FitkinWall follow threads of migration, loss and longing in their new show. Ruth Wall’s explorations into Gaelic song, fiddle and pipe tunes and the history of the Scottish Highlands where she grew up have a particular focus on migration and the Highland Clearances. Graham Fitkin has created enigmatic and mesmerising new versions of these tunes for Ruth’s three harps - the sitar-like Renaissance bray harp, the beautiful medieval Gaelic wire harp (clàrsach) and the Scottish lever harp. Ruth’s passion for the highly ornamented Scottish pibroch piping technique informs her playing style and inspires the sound world of this fascinating and unique concert.
In this show FitkinWall combine ancient aural sources with modern technology, conjuring up captivating and intricate patterns on these unique instruments. The performance will feature a beautiful choreographed light installation by acclaimed light artist Peter Freeman.
The music for Harpland was recorded last year at Real World Studios and this new FitkinWall album UIST has been released by NXN (Naxos) in November and played regularly on Radio 3.
FitkinWall have performed around the world – from the Royal Albert Hall, BBC Proms, Aldeburgh and Glastonbury Festivals to Spiral Hall Tokyo, Aula Magna Rome and tours in Iceland, Sweden and Italy.
FitkinWall Biographies
Ruth Wall
Ruth Wall was brought up in Sutherland, immersed in the songs and tunes of the Highlands. She has performed on her many ancient and modern harps on stages around the world – Sydney Opera House, Berlin Philharmonic, Gucci 75th celebrations in Rome and Florence, Radio City New York, and the London Olympic Celebrations. Ruth has featured as a soloist with the London Chamber Orchestra and the BBC Concert Orchestra and toured extensively with Goldfrapp, The Will Gregory Moog Ensemble, Kathryn Tickell, Ockham's Razor. She works with artists and composers including Adrian Utley, Kneehigh Theatre, Saconni Quartet, Jeremy Holland Smith and Clint Mansell.
Graham Fitkin
Composer Graham Fitkin has worked with Yo-Yo Ma, Kathryn Stott, Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, New York City Ballet. He has won three BASCA composer awards and the Royal Philharmonic Society Composer Award 2015.
Old Cemetery Chapel
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What do I need to know about this event?
This event is at Helston Old Chapel, Meneage Road, Helston, TR13 8BH.
There is a large pay and display car park opposite the Helston Medical Centre, Trelawney Rd, Helston TR13 8AU. This is a 5-10 minute walk away. It is possible to drop-off and pick-up immediately outside the chapel building.
There is level access from the tarmac path into the side door of the chapel. There is space inside the chapel for wheelchairs. The seating will be on pews. If we can support you at our event in other ways please contact us on [email protected]
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We currently have limited facilities at our new venue. Please be aware that we will be using an accessible portaloo for this event.
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