Celtic Connections salutes Robert Burns on the 250th anniversary of his birth
Celtic Connections has joined up with Homecoming Scotland to present
some of the finest Scottish and international musicians in tributes to
Robert Burns, and to celebrate the connections between Scottish music
and traditions across the world. Read on for more information about the Homecoming programme at Celtic Connections and to buy tickets for these four outstanding events....
Auld Lang Syne
Sunday 25th January 2009, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Main Auditorium
A very special celebration of the songs of Robert Burns through the greatest voices of Scotland including special 'Homecoming guests' and the cream of Scotland's current
folk scene.....
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Jamaican Burns Night
Sunday 25th January 2009, Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow
A carnival of music, poetry and food celebrating the spirit of Robert Burns, fused with the colour and spectacle of a
Jamaican carnival.....
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Homecoming Suite
Sunday 25th January 2009, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Main Auditorium
A brand new work commissioned by Celtic Connections to be composed and arranged by eight of Scotland's leading composers, including Sally Beamish, Tommy Smith, Brian Byrne and
Steve Forman........
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Bringing it all Back Home
Friday 30th January and Sunday 1st February, 2009
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Main Auditorium
Bringing it all Back Home will highlight the traditional songs and tunes which crossed the Atlantic with Scottish and Irish emigrants over the last 300 years, to form a key
bedrock of American roots music........
For event details & to buy tickets (30th January), click here
For event details & to buy tickets (1st February), click here
General Details
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General event info:
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