Concerto Caledonia is Scotland’s leading baroque ensemble, specialising in the music of 18th century Scotland played on period instruments, and directed by David McGuinness. With their recordings of the music of John Clerk of Penicuik (Hyperion, 1998:
“definitely one of the most important releases of Scottish music” The Scotsman) and James Oswald (Linn, 1999:
“I hummed ‘The Thistle’ for a week” Gramophone), they have brought a vital part of Scotland's musical heritage to a wide audience, and have appeared at festivals of classical, early, contemporary and world music throughout the UK and in Europe. Regular collaborators include the soloists Catherine Bott, Mhairi Lawson and Jamie MacDougall, and the Cape Breton flute player Chris Norman.
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Fanfare Magazine"This is an issue of considerable importance...beautifully constructed..."
more >>Audiophile Audition"The ensemble plays with great elan and the sonics are crystalline."
more >>Daily TelegraphConcerto Caledonia's spirited, stylish performances do full justice to a delightful programme
more >>Inverness CourierKilravock finds go on record
more >>MusicWeb-International.comA "highly successful" recording
more >>John O Groat JournalThe music is always lively and busy
more >>The Independent on Sunday
an attractive tribute to an unusual talent
more >>The TimesA delightful CD
more >>The Scotsman[a] highly enjoyable disc
more >>The Sunday Herald
Concerto Caledonia play with great style, understanding and fervou
more >>The TimesI can't stop playing this delightful disc.
more >>Independent on SundayFascinating.
more >>ClassicsToday.comOutstanding
more >>The Recorder Magazineauthoritative and vital interpretations
more >>What's On In Londona fascinating insight
more >>The ListConcerto Caledonia brings out the beauty in all of Oswald's melodies
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