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“Superb ensemble…Earthtones Trio really are excellent” Alexander Armstrong, Classic FM
“..a suitably uplifting counter-blast to these dismal times..” The Scotsman
“Stevenson’s classy arrangements elicit irrepressible charm with never a cliched moment”. Ken Walton, Vox Carny
About the repertoire
Blending elements of classical, jazz, folk and the Scottish hymnal tradition, Earthtones Trio’s music contains uplifting melodies, flowing accompaniments, infectious rhythms and a mixture of ancient and modern harmonies.
The original material by pianist Euan Stevenson is accessible and melodic, marrying classical, jazz, folk and cinematic influences as borne out by the recent Classic Music Live! Falkirk (CMLF) and Chamber Music Scotland co-commission: Sound Tracks.
In addition, the players perform unique arrangements of festive music (as championed by Classic FM) as well as light-hearted solo and duo interpretations of well known classical and jazz themes by composers such as Bach, Satie, Debussy, Ellington, Gershwin, Mozart and Liszt.
About Earthtones Trio
Alongside composer/arranger Euan Stevenson on piano, Earthtones Trio features internationally acclaimed Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) principal members, flautist Katherine Bryan and cellist Betsy Taylor. Harnessing the charisma of these outstanding soloists, (Bryan was voted one of the top 6 flute players in the world by BBC Music Magazine) Stevenson draws upon his background in classical, jazz and film to write melodic original compositions interspersed with novel arrangements of familiar melodies that are perfect fare for an enjoyable and richly rewarding concert experience.
Co-Commissioned by CMS and Classic Music Live Falkirk, in April 2022 Earthtones Trio premiered a suite of 9 original compositions by Stevenson entitled Sound Tracks, a musical celebration of the history and rebirth of Falkirk and the Central belt in the form of a musical love letter to the composer’s home town. Stevenson describes the music as “cinematic and autobiographical in the sense that it is a sound track to accompany my own memories of the people and places that shaped my childhood but it is also a celebration of both the rich history and the fascinating recent cultural landmarks of this remarkable area”.
Betsy Taylor is Associate Principal Cello at the RSNO and has performed with all of the major U.K orchestras as well as recording with popular artists Nigel Kennedy, Gary Barlow, John Barry, Lesley Garrett, Russell Watson and Katherine Jenkins.
In addition to appearing as a concerto soloist with leading orchestras throughout the U.K and worldwide, Katherine Bryan is Principal Flute with the RSNO, a position which she has held since the age of 21. She has performed live broadcasts on Classic FM, BBC Radio 3 and BBC Television and is recognised as one of the world’s leading classical flautists of her generation.
Euan Stevenson has performed throughout the UK, Europe and America in jazz and classical contexts. His compositions and performances have been broadcast across BBC Radio, Classic FM and Jazz FM and performed by leading ensembles such as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra and The English Chamber Orchestra. In 2015 he was one of three UK composers nominated for the prestigious Paul Hamlyn Award for Composition. He has performed with some of the UK’s leading jazz musicians including Dave Newton, Jim Mullen, Anita Wardell and Tina May.
This is a celebration of Mrs Grant of Laggan and we will be joined by one of her descendents and her husband, who are visiting from America.
We’re planning a lively evening of music and song with a wealth of weel-kent local talent – including Roger Sharp, Elizabeth Thomson, Margaret Bennet, Dick Webster, The Feis Spe Juniors and the Badenoch Waulking Group.
Throughout the evening, Mary Stewart will read some excerpts from Mrs Grant’s ‘Letters from the Mountains’ … and there will be a little bit of dancing.
A lively ceilidh band from Inverness and Speyside. Weaving together traditional ceilidh music with funk, ska beats and anything in between.
The renowned Glasgow based Westerton Male Voice Choir has been entertaining audiences for over 60 years and their performance in Boat of Garten is part of their Highland Tour. The choir’s conductor Bryan Marshall, one of 2021 BBC ‘Scotland’s People’ says that to take the choir out to an audience beyond West Central Scotland has long been a personal ambition and represents an important milestone for the choir. You will hear the unique and powerful sound of male voices in harmony with songs like Highland Cathedral and many more.
Bring your own picnic, seat and blanket and come and join the fun!
Bringing a night out to your workout! Fitness Class – Dancing in the dark with disco lights, suitable for all levels of fitness and ages.
Classes cost £8.00 or BLOCK BOOK 6 WEEKS for £42.50
Reusable Glow Sticks cost £5 and can be purchased at the venue
Clubbercise® is a fun, full-body workout with a BANGING soundtrack that gets great results and suits all fitness levels.
Set to club anthems from 90’s classics to the latest hits, classes and events are held in a darkened room with party lights and trademark LED glow sticks.
Easy-to-follow routines combine dance, toning and combat moves.
Join us for the evening showing of Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance (12A) at the YMCA Community Centre in Grantown. Drinks and Snacks available. Limited tickets on the door 1/2 hour before the film starts.
Join us for the afternoon showing of Matilda The Musical (PG) at the YMCA Community Centre in Grantown. Drinks and Snacks available. Limited tickets on the door 1/2 hour before the film starts.
Martyn learned the pipes as a schoolboy in Kingussie and went on to become a legendary figure in World Music. He was one of Scotland’s most prodigiously gifted and beloved of musicians until his untimely death at the age of 33.
Martyn’s mother, singer, folklorist and author Margaret Bennett shares a collection of memories, photographs, film clips and previously unreleased recordings.
A rare chance to hear and see other facets of Martyn’s character and musicianship, including a Paganini duet played by Martyn and the inimitable Hester Dickson.
Suzy Bogguss is an acclaimed country music artist and songwriter, having earned gold and platinum albums, Top 10 hits, and Academy of Country music and Country Music Association Awards. A few of her well known songs include “Someday Soon,” “Aces,” “Outbound Plane,” “Drive South,” and “Hey Cinderella.” In addition to her country music success, Suzy also recorded a critically acclaimed Western swing album, as well as record with the great Chet Atkins, an American Folk Songbook and an album celebrating the songs of Merle Haggard.
Suzy lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and tours regularly with her band as well as select dates with Kathy Mattea and in a trio with Pam Tillis and Terri Clark. You can also catch her live each week on her Facebook page for “Wine Down Wednesday,” a 30-minute show from her home with special guests each week.
Suzy with be joined on the St Margaret’s stage by some special guests.
All proceeds from this concert are kindly being donated to St Margaret’s Braemar
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