Catriona MacDonald

Catriona is a proud bearer of one of the world's great fiddle traditions, that of the Shetland Isles. A star pupil of the late Dr. Tom Anderson MBE, Catriona at once embodies the strength and spirit of her heritage and the freshness and diversity of a thoroughly modern performer. Her superb playing and great charisma, have established her world wide reputation. In 1991 her dexterity and presence became acknowledged on a wider stage, when she won the prestigious BBC Radio Two Young Tradition Award Her new album bold (peerie angel productions PAP001) sees her flourishing as a progressive performer in her own right, offering a wealth of exciting, original musical ideas whilst still firmly holding hands with the past, a part of the ever evolving tradition.

Catriona opened the set with a glorious slow air, drawing a beautiful mellow tone and captivating an engrossed audience.