Cellist Riccardo Pes brings Music and Nature tour to venues in Sutherland
Italian cellist and composer Riccardo Pes is bringing his Music and Nature in Scotland tour to venues across Sutherland over the next fortnight.
Pes will perform at the North West Highland Geopark’s visitor centre, the Rock Stop at Unapool, on Sunday, March 30, from 3pm, before taking to the stage at Durness Village Hall the following day at 7.30pm.
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He will be at the Ceilidh Place in Ullapool on April 4, and Rosehall Village Hall on April 5. The tour concludes with two dates in London at the end of April.
Pes, who graduated with distinction from the Royal College of Music in London, aims to raise awareness of climate change through the tour, which has been funded by Arts Council England.
Last year he spent nearly a month in north-west Sutherland, immersing himself in the local environment, conducting fieldwork and creating compositions that incorporate natural soundscapes.
He is releasing a new album Sgrìoban Dìomhair (Mystical Trails in Gaelic) to coincide with the tour. Some recordings were made in Stac Pollaidh and Kylesku.
Afternoon tea will be available at the Rock Stop during the performance.
For ticket details for each venue and further information, visit www.riccardopesmusic.com/musicandnatureinscotland
