We are looking forward to a new season of music and creative collaborations!
Sunday OCTOBER 26, 7 PM · Black Mountain Presbyterian Church
Celtic Corner Presents Dick Hensold and Rosalind Buda
What could be more fun than bagpipes and bassoon? Northumbrian smallpiper Dick Hensold and bassoonist Rosalind Buda perform a rollicking blend of traditional Celtic tunes, baroque music, and original pieces–all delivered with technical flair, joyful ease, and a variety of instruments. Both musicians have spent years playing the traditional music of Scotland, Ireland, Northumberland, and Brittany, but were highly-trained classical musicians before that, so the performance is informed by a deep study of the music’s history, and infused with a sensitive musicality. You will hear duets for smallpipes (Scottish and Northumbrian), songs accompanied by pipes and whistles, Breton tunes for pipes and bombarde, and a rare and unusual pairing of Northumbrian smallpipes with bassoon.
Dick Hensold (Northumbrian smallpipes, Scottish reel pipes, whistles, recorder) is the leading Northumbrian smallpiper in North America. For the past 25 years, he has performed and taught in England, Scotland, Japan, Canada, and across the United States. He has released numerous CDs as a member of various groups, spanning the stylistic gamut from Celtic to Cambodian, Baroque to theater. His musical diversity and compositional skills result in creative and unusual concert programs. “A master piper with an exquisite touch” —City Pages; “North America’s foremost smallpiper” —fRoots; “The piping is fluent and assured… his technique is impressive and the music is delightfully interpreted” —FolkWorld CD Reviews www.dickhensold.com
Rosalind Buda (Scottish smallpipes, bassoon, bombarde, whistles, voice) thrives as a performer and teacher of classical bassoon as well as Celtic and early music. She keeps busy as an orchestral, chamber, and solo musician—currently working with 11 different ensembles. She also regularly performs as a traditional solo Highland piper, at concerts, functions, and competitions, and frequently teaches at piping workshops such as the Pipers Gathering, Upper Potomac Piper’s Weekend, and Cairdeas. She has a Master’s Degree in Bassoon Performance from the New England Conservatory. “…a stunning musician” —Ted McIrvine: Rosalind Buda Excels on Bassoon and Scottish Smallpipes —CVNC www.rosalindbuda.com
Celtic Corner and Pan Harmonia bring adventurous programming to audiences throughout WNC.
The intimacy of chamber music draws you in and connects you with the music and each other.
Come experience the Celtic Corner of the world!
Rosalind Buda and Dick Hensold
Rosalind Buda · Celtic Corner Artistic Director
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Past Celtic Corner Artists:
The Reel Sisters
Robin Bullock and Sue Richards