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Photos on Sunday, 26 January 2025
On 26 January 2025, our chamber music group delivered an intimate performance at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum’s cafe in Ayr, Scotland. Held from 11 am to 12 pm, the event featured a selection of Celtic and folk music, most of which was self-arranged, delighting the audience with the ensemble’s creativity and talent.
The Venue and Setting
The museum cafe provided a relaxed and cosy environment for this special performance. With its warm ambience and inviting atmosphere, the venue allowed attendees to enjoy music in an informal and approachable setting. Visitors paused their museum explorations or enjoyed a cup of tea while listening, making for a shared musical experience that enriched the day.
The warm and relaxing cafe at the museum provided the perfect space for an inviting performance from our performers.
Our musicians showcase their artistry during delicate passages and heartfelt renditions of beloved folk music.
Community Connection
The group created an intimate and engaging atmosphere throughout the performance. The informal cafe setting allowed for a natural connection between performers and listeners, as the music flowed seamlessly into the relaxed and welcoming environment. This shared experience demonstrated the power of live music to bring people closer, transcending boundaries of age or background.
Highlighting the expressive tones in Beeftink’s Celtic Suite.
Evans focuses on delicate passages of Ashokan Farewell while connecting with the audience.
Programme Highlights
The programme featured a variety of Celtic and folk music, embracing the lively and soulful character of these traditions. Highlights included:
'The Celtic Suite', composed by Evans Chou for the occasion, reimagines Celtic themes from Scotland and Ireland with fresh interpretations in scoring and harmony.
Evocative arrangements of traditional folk tunes, such as Ashokan Farewell, Herman Beeftink's Celtic Suite for Flutes, and other folk compositions by Evans Chou, showcasing the beauty and emotional depth of Celtic melodies.
Closing with a vibrant arrangement of Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, arranged by Teddy Bor, which filled the space with energy and joy.
This carefully curated selection demonstrated the versatility and charm of folk music, resonating with listeners of all ages.
The group’s enthusiasm shines through during a lively Celtic medley.
Our performers remain committed to connecting with the audience in the cosy setting of the museum cafe.
A Note of Gratitude
We would like to express heartfelt thanks to the National Trust for Scotland and the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum for their support and for providing such a wonderful venue for this performance. The inviting setting of the museum cafe truly enhanced the experience, creating a unique blend of music and atmosphere. We deeply appreciate their dedication to preserving Scotland’s cultural heritage, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share our music in such an inspiring setting.
The ensemble delivers a lively performance of a Scottish version of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik as the finale.
Our performers wrapped up the day with a group photo at the museum entrance — many thanks for their hard work!
Looking Ahead
We remain committed to bringing music into accessible and welcoming spaces. Follow us on our social media platforms for updates on future performances and projects. Additionally, select pieces from this performance will soon be available to enjoy on our YouTube channel. We look forward to sharing more musical moments with you soon.
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