I’m afraid we’ve chosen a course where we decided to hand in the keys of our lives and our freedoms to the Government in return for the illusion of safety. From this there is only one escape — but that would involve something I’m not sure we’re yet ready to do. via Psychologically locked down. … More Psychologically locked down. — The Wall Will Fall

ALKAN. Etude for left hand Op 76/1 Barcarolle in G minor BACH. Chaccone (tr left hand Brahms) […] via Recent Piano Repertoire (incomplete) — Mark Spalding musicblog

The maestro shares the stage with six Scottish fiddlers and more in 1985. https://raretunes.org/yehudi-menuhin/ via Mr Menuhin’s Delight — rareTunes

via Mr Menuhin’s Delight via Mr Menuhin’s Delight — Troubadour

Photographs from rareTunes’ memorable visit to the 2017 World Heritage Day event at Scartaglen, Sliabh Luachra. https://raretunes.org/world-fiddle-day-2017-scartaglen-kerry/ via World Fiddle Day 2017 : Scartaglen, Co. Kerry — rareTunes

via Mr Menuhin’s Delight

By Robert Wallace Bagpipemakers and other musical instrument manufacturers have finally won their battle over the use of African blackwood (ABW). For almost three years UK pipe makers have had to apply for costly licences for every set of pipes they export outwith the EU. These costs have had to be passed on to customers. … … More Pipemakers Celebrate End of African Blackwood Export Licence Requirement — Piping Press

How did I, a Mancunian (no not Manchurian – I’m from Manchester) living in Edinburgh, come to be playing in a Chinese orchestra? I often get asked this question (not the Mancunian bit) and the answer is – just by chance. I happened to meet musician and composer, Kimho Ip, in a school where he … More Chance Encounters and Chinese Music in Scotland’s Capital — Liv’s Music World