Come and explore how Ulster Scots song has changed over time: from folk song evolving into classical art song to folk song influences in contemporary song.
This afternoon concert is curated and performed by mezzo soprano Carolyn Dobbin, with pianist Tristan Russcher, who will lead you on a path through the evolutions of Ulster Scots song across an hour of beautiful song and fascinating musical insights.
A flavour of the repertoire:
- My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose – Traditional Scottish, words by Robert Burns
- John Anderson, My Jo – Traditional Scottish, words by Robert Burns
- Mairi’s Wedding – Music by Marjory Kennedy-Fraser, lyrics adapted by Hugh S. Roberton
- The Swan – arr. Howard Ferguson
- The Apron of Flowers – arr Howard Ferguson
- A selection of songs by Joan Trimble and Dorothy Parke
- The Blue Hills of Antrim – Hamilton Harty
- The Song of Glendun – Havelock Nelson
- The Enchanted Valley – Charles Wood
This popular event has previously been performed in the Grand Opera House Studio as part of our Outreach Week events in 2022 and for Ards and North Down’s ‘Leid and Lairn’ festival in November 2024