Composer, Performer, Teacher
...she was a joy to work with. Grace will continue to make a great contribution to Scotland’s musical life.
Auchies Spikkin' Auchie
Grace Stewart-Skinner's debut album
Grace Stewart-Skinner's "Auchies Spikkin' Auchie" effortlessly intertwines field recorded conversation with her new compositions to create an ethnomusicological postcard of her wee home village, Avoch.
Featuring Grace on clàrsach, Rose Logan on fiddles, Rhona MacDonald on double bass and Ewa Adamiec on drum kit.
Tickets for the Avoch and Glasgow launches are on sale now!
Glasgow based clàrsach player available for commissions, performances, events and teaching for all abilities!
Mu Dheidhinn / About
beagan cùl-fhiosrachaidh / wee bit of background
Born and brought up in the Highlands, Grace has been surrounded by Traditional Scottish music her whole life. Her knowledge of the wider folk traditions of Scotland and Gaelic feed into her performances and help inspire her new compositions.
a' cluich / performance
"...an accomplished musician whose command of the traditonal Scottish harp, the Clarsach, mesmerised the audience with her gentle touch of each string." - The Scotsman
a' dèanamh / Composition
Grace Stewart-Skinner’s beautiful soul is revealed in her sensitive response to the Spirit of the Highlands piece we were delighted to commission from her...Grace’ subtle musical response belies her years in a mature, nuanced, and always melodic piece. - Bryan Beattie, Creative Director, Spirit of the Highlands Project at Inverness Castle
teagasg / teaching
"She inspired me to carry on trying and I'll always be grateful to her." - Former pupil