The musical partnership between Alasdair Fraser, long regarded as Scotland’s premier fiddle ambassador, and the sizzlingly-talented young California cellist Natalie Haas may not seem an obvious one, but the duo’s dazzling teamwork, driving, dancing rhythms, and their shared passion for improvising on the melody and the groove of Scottish tunes has helped reconstruct and revive the Scottish tradition of playing dance music on violin and cello. They have toured internationally as a duo for over twelve years, wowing audiences at festivals and concerts worldwide with their unique sound and have released three critically acclaimed and award winning albums along the way.
“Fraser, one of the most respected of all exponents of the Scots fiddle, would look long and hard to find a more appropriate cellist as a partner. Haas can switch just as effortlessly as Fraser from a gentle singing tone to driving, dancing melody. A positive joy.” – The Scotsman
3rd June Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre, PEEBLES
4th June The Tolbooth, STIRLING
5th June Byre Theatre, ST ANDREWS
6th June Woodend Barn, BANCHORY
7th June The Stables, CROMARTY
8th June Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PERTHSHIRE
11th June Dalry Town Hall, DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY
www.alasdairfraser.com
www.nataliehaas.com