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Francis Macdonald
Description
Instrumentation Genre Ensemble (with conductor)
Tag orchestra
Duration 5 minutes
Instrumentation
This is an arrangement - for string orchestra and harp - of a traditional melody.
Francis's arrangement, performed by The Scottish Fesrtival Orchestra conducted by Sir James MacMillan, features on the Number 1 classical album "The Lost Songs Of St Kilda" (Decca).
Narration and vocals are by the Scots Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis.
Instrumentation Genre Ensemble (with conductor)
Tag orchestra
Duration 5 minutes
Instrumentation
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