Northings Event Reviews archive from January 2009
Sunshine on Leith Click for full size image SUNSHINE ON LEITH (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, until 7 February 2009)

KAREN RAY gives the thumbs up to Dundee Rep’s take on the Proclaimers
30 January 2009


Kate Whiteford Click for full size image KATE WHITEFORD: NEW FILM WORKS FROM THE HEBRIDES (Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, January 2009)

DAVID POLLOCK looks back on Kate Whiteford’s recent exhibition at the RSA
30 January 2009


Fraser Fifield. Click for full size image CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2009: FOLLOW THAT! (Strathclyde Suite, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 27 January 2009)

JENNIE MACFIE salutes a tribute to the memory of Martyn Bennett that came from the heart.
29 January 2009


Aidan O'Rouke (photo - Craig MacKay @ Pictii). Click for full size image CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2009: GORDON DUNCAN MEMORIAL TROPHY / HOMECOMING SCOTLAND SUITE (Festival Club / Main Auditorium, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 25 January 2009)

JENNIE MACFIE checks out the competition and hears some worthwhile forays into writing for orchestra.
29 January 2009


Bruce MacGregor. Click for full size image CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2009: HOMECOMING ALL STAR CEILIDH / A HIGHLAND FIDDLER (Main Auditorium, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, / St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow, 24 January 2009)

JENNIE MACFIE gives a qualified thumbs-up to the All Star band, but finds the real gem in a classic tribute to a Highland fiddler.
28 January 2009


Calum Alex Macmillan. Click for full size image CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2009: DHACHAIGH: A CELEBRATION OF MURDO MACFARLANE (Strathclyde Suite, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 26 January 2009)

ROB ADAMS is persuaded that Gaelic song is not only a treat for those of a miserabilist disposition.
27 January 2009


Eddi Reader Click for full size image CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2009: AULD LANG SYNE (Main Auditorium, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 24 January 2009)

TERRY WILLIAMS relishes a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of Burns and more.
26 January 2009


Griogair Labhruidh Click for full size image CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2009: NEW VOICES - GRIOGAIR LABHRUIDH (Strathclyde Suite, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 24 January 2009)

BARRY GORDON finds a passionate advocate for Gaelic in Griogair Labhruidh New Voices commission.
26 January 2009


Yannick Nézet-Séguin (photo - Marie-Reine Mattera). Click for full size image SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 21 January 2009)

GEORGINA COBURN admires the podium style and musical direction of rising star conductor Yennick Nézet-Séguin.
22 January 2009


Ian McDiarmid in 'Be Near Me' (photo - Manuel Harlan). Click for full size image BE NEAR ME (Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock, 16 January 2009, and touring)

MARK FISHER judges this new adaptation of Andrew O’Hagan’s novel to be more contemplative than passionate.
21 January 2009


Margaret Stewart. Click for full size image CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2009: HOMEBOUND AND MARGARET STEWART (Strathclyde Suite, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 18 January 2009)

BARRY GORDON wonders if the billing should have been reversed.
20 January 2009


Rick Taylor. Click for full size image CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2009: NEW VOICES – RICK TAYLOR (Strathclyde Suite, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 18 January 2009)

JENNIE MACFIE joins the throng for trombonist, composer and arranger Rick Taylor’s unaccustomed early start.
20 January 2009


Kenneth Thomson. Click for full size image CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2009: HALLAIG – A CELEBRATION OF SORLEY MACLEAN (City Halls, Glasgow, 18 January 2009)

JENNIE MACFIE salutes a successful tribute to the work of Sorley Maclean.
20 January 2009


Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Click for full size image CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2009: CONFLICT AND RESOLUTION (City Halls, Glasgow, 17 January 2009)

BARRY GORDON slautes a bold artistic experiment, but isn’t fully convinced that folk and classical are really comfortable bedmates.
20 January 2009


Malinky, 2009 vintage (photo credit - Thomas Gavin). Click for full size image CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2009: MALINKY – 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (Strathclyde Suite, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 17 January 2009)

TERRY WILLIAMS joins the celebrations with Malinky members old and new.
20 January 2009


Siobhan Miller and Jeana Leslie. Click for full size image CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2009: RSAMD THE FUTURE OF OUR PAST (Strathclyde Suite. Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, 17 January 2009)

JENNIE MACFIE runs an eye over the latest crop of talent from the RSAMD Traditional Music course.
20 January 2009


Seaquins at the Tønder Festival. Click for full size image CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2009: SEAQUINS (Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, 17 January 2009)

BARRY GORDON checks out the latest Nordic-Scottish collaboration on what is likely to be a rare airing.
20 January 2009


The Sleeping Beauty (photo - Andrew Ross). Click for full size image SCOTTISH BALLET – THE SLEEPING BEAUTY (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, 15 January 2009)

JENNIE MACFIE admires the dark heart beating beneath Scottish Ballet’s revived take on a classic.
20 January 2009


Drever, McCusker, Woomble (photo - Alan Bearman Music). Click for full size image CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2009: THE BURNS UNIT/DREVER MCCUSKER WOOMBLE (ABC, Glasgow, 16 January 2009)

SUE WILSON checks out two stellar new line-ups featuring some familiar faces.
20 January 2009


The Barra MacNeils. Click for full size image CELTIC CONNECTIONS OPENING CONCERT: THE CAPE BRETON CONNECTION (Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 15 January 2009)

SUE WILSON reckons this year’s opening concert at Celtic Connections fell short of the expected special occasion feel
20 January 2009


Frith Piano Quartet. Click for full size image FRITH PIANO QUARTET (Town House, Inverness, 14 January 2009)

GEORGINA COBURN admires the musicianship and ensemble cohesion of the Frith Piano Quartet.
15 January 2009


RSAMD students performing at Lochgoilhead. Click for full size image RSAMD STUDENTS (Lochgoilhead, 10 January 2009)

MARK MORPURGO salutes the skills and show-must-go-on tenacity of this batch of students from the RSAMD.
15 January 2009


Jason Manford. Click for full size image JASON MANFORD (OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 11 January 2009)

JOHN BURNS enjoys the Inverness debut of a rising comic talent.
13 January 2009


Dish by Capetown-based ceramic artist John Bauer. Click for full size image MIXED WINTER SHOW (Castle Gallery, Inverness, January 2009)

GEORGINA COBURN sees the Castle Gallery get the new year off to a good start in their latest mixed show.
07 January 2009


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