Corelli and Neil Gow
Ruckus featuring Keir GoGwilt and Fiona Gillespie

Sláinte Mhath! January 25 is the birthday of Scottish poet Robert Burns, and each year since 1801 the event is celebrated with poetry and song. Ruckus and violin virtuoso Keir GoGwilt celebrate the legacy of Niel Gow (b. Perthshire, 1727-1807), known as ‘the Scottish Corelli’ alongside sonatas of his namesake, in this dynamic folk-Baroque feast. Weaving together Corelli’s sonatas with the jubilant, hard-driving and nostalgic tunes of Niel Gow, Ruckus and GoGwilt bring the 18th-century tradition of blending folk and art music to the present day.

“GoGwilt has…utter command of the wild rhythmic energy needed to make this repertoire sparkle, not to mention being unafraid to crunch his bow against the strings”
—Early Music America

Holiday 
Burns Night

On the Radio
Date to be determined (original date altered due to winter storm)
WKCR 89.9FM & online

Musicians:
Keir GoGwilt, Fiona Gillespie, Doug Balliett, Elliot Figg, Paul Holmes Morton, Jonny Allen and Clay Zeller-Townson

Concert generously sponsored by Drew Minter, Kathleen Roberts, and Howard Clyman