Hailing from Scotland, Firelight Trio play European folk music that is evocative, inventive, and endlessly exciting.
With over 25 years of experience as professional musicians in bands including Moishe’s Bagel, Gavin Marwick’s Journeyman and more, Firelight Trio’s repertoire is built upon a bedrock of European folk music, encompassing both traditional material and superb original compositions which are strongly influenced by the band members’ individual, diverse and broad musical experience.
Combining the many gifts of Phil Alexander’s accordion, Gavin Marwick’s fiddle and Ruth Morris’s Swedish nyckelharpa, Firelight Trio weave a rich tapestry of lively Swedish polskas and Scottish reels, lilting French waltzes, toe tapping klezmer, dazzling original tunes and more.
Running time: 90mins + interval
Balfolk Dance Workshops
Join Firelight Trio and their resident dance expert Ruth Morris for a lively and enjoyable Balfolk dance workshop ahead of the concerts on Friday and Saturday evening. Ruth will guide you through some wonderful European dances such as the Chapeloise, Mazurka, and Schottishe, with live accompaniment from Firelight Trio. Open to everyone, all ages, and no previous experience required! Booking advised
“Scottish folkies fashion a medley marvel that is deeply expressive, impressively virtuosic and cheekily sardonic, all in perfect measure
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