The Desperate
Battle of the Birds

Scottish storyteller James MacDonald Reid and Scottish Korean musician Ryan Williams present a classic Gaelic folk tale, blending tradition with innovation. A story originally learned in his youth, James shares it as he heard it in the traditional manner, while Ryan responds by intertwining original pieces composed on live electric cello. An exciting new collaboration of styles! Performed in English, with Gaelic throughout.

Cath Gailbheach nan Eòin

Bidh sgeulaiche Seumas Domhnullach Ruaidh agus ceòladair Coiridheach-Albannach Rìghean MacUilleim a' toirt seachad sgeul à beul-aithris Ghàidhlig ‘s a’ measgachadh dualchas le nòs ùr. 'S e sgeul a dh'ionnsaich Seumas na òige a th’ ann agus innsidh e sin fon dearbh dhòigh sa chuala e fhéin e. Freagraidh Rìghean le bhith a’ cur ceòl ùr a rinn e fhéin ri seo beò le fìdheall-ìosal. Co-oibreachadh ùr, sgairteil! Air a thoirt seachad sa Bheurla, le Gàidhlig na lùib.

Air a chur air dòigh le “An Tobar” ‘s “Taigh-Cluiche Mhuile”.