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Mary Ann Kennedy's Global Gathering

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Mary Ann Kennedy presents a world music show with a uniquely Scottish perspective

Mary Ann Kennedy presents a world music show with a uniquely Scottish perspective, featuring live music from local and international artists and the latest releases from around the globe

Mary Ann Kennedy's Global Gathering: 06/12/2011

06/12/2011

BBC Radio Scotland - Mary Ann Kennedy's Global Gathering, 06/12/2011

Mary Ann presents the world premiere of Conrad Molleson's Archipelago.

Mary Ann presents great music from round the world and round the corner, featuring the world premiere of Conrad Molleson's Archipelago - a rollocking adventure on the high seas!

Mary Ann Kennedy presents great music from round the world and round the corner. Tonight features the world premiere of Conrad Molleson's 'Archipelago' - a rollicking adventure on the high seas set in the year 2021, the third in a series of four specially commissioned works to feature on the show. Andrew Cronshaw has a look at the Vietnamese 'dan bau' in this week's instruments of the world feature.

Archipelago

Set in 2021, the Arctic ice has all but melted away, rain falls unceasingly, sea levels rise drastically, submerging much of the country.

Archipelago is a dramatic and humorous musical voyage across a seascape, underscoring an emotionally gripping account of the struggle to overcome challenges presented by a rapidly changing climate.

Commencing with an interrupted radio bulletin, the crew set out upon a voyage from an island, formerly a mountain, culminating with their arrival into the capital city.

Interspersed by spiritual songs, Archipelago features the combined lush strings of Patsy Reid & Jenny Gardner, drums & bass from brothers Willy & Conrad Molleson, with horns and bleeps provided by the illustrious Marcus Del Sol. It finishes with a reading of 'Gondolas of South Bridge' by the Edinburgh Makar, Ron Butlin.

Musicians:
Conrad Molleson - Voice, Bass
Patsy Reid - Fiddle 
Jenny Gardner - Fiddle 
Willy Molleson - Drums 
Marcus Britton - Live Electronics and Horns

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