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Emotional music of stark beauty and driving energy.

Catriona and Chris have their roots in Scottish traditional music. They are driven to use this grounding as a starting point to challenge their instruments and to develop and explore new music. The result is a dynamic and adventurous sound that retains the identity of their traditions yet allows the music to have freedom and connection to other musical styles they are drawn to.

They duo have performed, explored and sculpted their musical identities together for more than 25 years. They recorded their first duo cd Laebrack in 2005 and in 2010 they present their self-penned album White nights. As trustworthy collaborators they have been part of many projects and are both members of the internationally acclaimed band Fiddlers’ Bid.

About the concert

Their performance weaves between glorious soundscapes and music of breathtaking simplicity, and audiences will find themselves forgetting that there are only two people on stage. Taking the most traditional of instruments, the harp and the violin, Chris and Catriona catapult their tools into the world of contemporary music making.

With their unique brand of Celtic inspired music, the Scottish duo powerhouse has taken the breath away of audiences around the world, and now they’re ready to do the same in Melbourne.

Praise for Chris Stout & Catriona McKay

‘Sonically exquisite.’ – The Guardian

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Artists

Chris Stout violin
Catriona McKay harp