In the wordless communication that passes between Orcadian fiddler Catriona Price and Peebles harpist Esther Swift as they perform, the strength of their decade-long musical partnership, friendship and shared humour is evident. It\u2019s this depth of connection, and tangible desire to have fun, that gives Twelfth Day its extra edge.<\/p>\n
In their own words, this is not so much a duo, but a two person quartet. Their two distinctly different voices, the fiddle, and the pedal harp, build layer upon layer of a complex and ever-evolving sound, rich with rhythm, harmony and texture.<\/p>\n
Twelfth Day are happy to be hard to define. Classically trained, they bring outstanding technical ability as well as an adventurous mix of folk, jazz and classical influences to their compositions and arrangements \u2013 blended with the folklore and inspirations of their respective Scottish Highland and Lowland upbringings.<\/p>\n
With their latest album Cracks in the Room, Twelfth Day show a new fierceness and strength. As young female artists the two have become increasingly aware of the lingering social stigmas around being an outspoken, self-employed woman. \u201cIt\u2019s the elephant \u2013 or the crack \u2013 in the room; this unspoken thing.\u201d<\/p>","excerpt":"
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\nLocated beside Loch Portree, The Aros Community Theatre is a cultural hub for Skye and Lochalsh,\u00a0making connections with the surrounding communities, for entertainment, wellbeing and creativity.
\nWe offer a huge variety of events from comedy, dance, music, opera, art exhibitions, talks and a\u00a0year round cinema programme.<\/span><\/p>\nON TOURBOOK? CONNECT WITH AROS<\/a>\n