THE BEST IN SCOTTISH

                FIDDLE MUSIC 

             FROM AUSTRALIA

Catherine Fraser and Duncan Smith, one of the world's leading

Scottish fiddle and piano duos, will be making their first even

Vermont appearance at The Stone Church in Brattleboro, corner of Main

and Grove Streets, Brattleboro, on August 22nd at 730 pm.

Based in Australia, and with a regular international touring

schedule, Fraser and Smith last played in New England in 2007, to

standing ovations. Since then they have had successful tours to

England, Scotland, Germany, Australia and New Zealand, and released

their fourth CD to critical acclaim.

Since founding the duo in 2001, Fraser and Smith have gained an

international reputation as outstanding concert performers, offering

a unique blend of music both from and inspired by the Scottish

tradition. Known for performances that are emotionally rich and

musically diverse, they take the audience on a memorable journey,

exploring everything from toe-tapping reels to the most haunting of

Gaelic airs, from ancient traditional tunes to contemporary and

original works. Combining elements that are powerful and lyrical,

driving and delicate, exuberant and soothing, reviewers have

commented on their "extraordinary talent and taste."

As a duo, their musical connection is highly evident both in

performance and on their four critically acclaimed recordings,

through their creative blend of traditional, folk, classical, and

world music. Their most recent CD, "Rhymes and Reasons", recorded in

Canada with an all-star cast of guest artists, has been played

frequently on nationally broadcast programs of both classical and

world music. Praised by reviewers in Australia, the USA and Scotland,

it was named as one of FolkWorld Europe's Top 10 recordings of 2009.

In January this year Catherine won the prestigious Golden Fiddle

Award, as Best Solo Fiddler in Australasia. Duncan, a Newton native

now based in Melbourne, is known as a performer and teacher of

Scottish music and dance throughout Australia and New Zealand, and

across North America and the UK.

Catherine and Duncan have been described as "a powerful team" (The

Living Tradition Magazine, UK). Their music has been described as

"hauntingly beautiful (The Canberra Times) and "Superb, clear and

elegant…just how Scottish music should sound" (Music in Scotland

Magazine). New Zealand Folk Magazine wrote, "Catherine and Duncan

played up a storm…showing the technical mastery and emotional depth

which has them in demand around the world."

Tickets to the Brattleboro concert are $10, $8 for seniors, available

at the door only. Children under the age of 12 are free.  For further

information, please email info@catherinefraser.com.

August 22nd at 730 pm.

See calendar link for more Stone Church details