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The Earliest Canntaireachd

January 16, 2019January 15, 2019 J David HesterHistorical Documents

There has been some discussion since the publication of The APC Guide to Pibroch, much of it centering around the question of how to classify piobaireachd.   The contention in the book is that piobaireachd[…]

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Mac Mhic Alister’s Dead Lament - Part 1

January 13, 2019January 20, 2019 J David HesterAnnouncements

Featured in the APC Guide to Pibroch, I am currently working through the piece in order to perform it next year at a number of venues. And, in the spirit of Learning Living Pibroch, I[…]

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Announcing - APC Guide to Pibroch

January 9, 2019January 16, 2019 J David HesterAnnouncements

We are pleased to announce the long-awaited APC Guide to Pibroch. It is the culmination of all the work done here at the website, and now available for free download in AppleBooks here. You can[…]

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Modern Pibroch Library for 2018 - Released!

December 26, 2018December 26, 2018 J David HesterAnnouncements

Explorations into the New Ceòl Mòr Today we are releasing our site, the APC Modern Pibroch Library, with our inaugural 2018 selections representing what we believe to be the best of the new Ceòl Mòr.[…]

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APC - Modern Pibroch Library

December 19, 2018December 19, 2018 J David HesterAnnouncements

The mission of the Alt Pibroch Club (APC) is to re-extend the idiom of piobaireachd performance and composition by exploring a multitude of ancient and modern interpretations, styles, and schools of performances, making them accessible[…]

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A’ Bhòilich

December 12, 2018December 13, 2018 J David HesterAnnouncements

Our member, Matthew Welch, as just (8 Dec 2018) released a new album. Contanta Profana (Live at the Stone) On it is a fantastic, new take on “The Vaunting” (PS 235). Enjoy!

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Canntaireachd Project

December 9, 2018December 9, 2018 J David HesterAnnouncements

The very first installment of Allan MacDonald and Thomas Zoeller’s ambitious Canntaireachd Project to record from Colin Campbell’s Instrumental Book has officially been released (5 Dec 2018). Unjust Incarceration (PS 003)  For $5 per tune, you[…]

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