BRT Presents: Alasdair Fraser

Blackstone River Theatre is trilled to present a solo concert with Alasdair Fraser, “the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling,” spanning the full spectrum between intimate chamber music and ecstatic dance energy. Over several decades, Fraser has truly set the standard for fiddle traditional music, thrilling audiences internationally with virtuosic playing and the joyful spontaneity and sheer physical presence of his music. In recognition of his services to traditional music he was inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame in 2011.

Since 2003 Alasdair has been featured in a duo with cellist Natalie Haas, restoring the wee fiddle and big fiddle partnership that flourished in eighteenth century Scotland to contemporary prominence. Fraser has a concert and recording career spanning over 30 years, with a long list of awards, accolades, radio and television credits, and feature performances on top movie soundtracks including “Last of the Mohicans,” “Titanic,” and more. Alasdair has also guested with The Chieftains, The Waterboys, and Itzhak Perlman and has appeared on innumerable broadcasts including A Prairie Home Companion and CBS TV’s Kennedy Center Honors. Don’t miss this intimate concert with a true master!