Glass en Gaelic: Maxwell Quartet & Brìghde Chaimbeul at Muziekgebouw Amsterdam
The Scottish Maxwell Quartet presents a unique artistic profile, blending traditional folk music from their homeland with classical string quartet repertoire. For this performance, they collaborate with smallpipes virtuoso Brìghde Chaimbeul. The program features Scottish folk arrangements, laments, and waulking songs alongside minimal music by Philip Glass and drone-based works by Linda Buckley. Chaimbeul, known for her ambient Celtic folk, has previously performed at major festivals including Glastonbury and Rewire.
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Who is performing at this event?+
The concert features the Maxwell Quartet, a renowned string quartet, collaborating with the smallpipes virtuoso Brìghde Chaimbeul.
What kind of music will be played?+
The program blends Scottish traditional folk, laments, and waulking songs with neoclassical minimalism by Philip Glass and drone-based compositions by Linda Buckley.
Where is the event taking place?+
The concert is held at the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam.
What is the date of the concert?+
The performance is scheduled for February 6, 2027.
Is there an age limit for this event?+
The age policy is not specified, but this is a seated concert hall performance suitable for general audiences.
