THE
UNFURROWED
FIELD

A joyful fusion of jazz and Scottish folk music.

Humans love categories – drawing lines between ideas, people, genres and moods. But the music we love, no matter how old or new, traditional or contemporary, often has far more in common than we think…

This show is bound to surprise and delight as Mercury Prize-nominated pianist Fergus McCreadie and his spellbinding trio of jazz musicians join the Manchester Collective string quartet to blast through an irresistible collection of music that lives somewhere between the boundaries of jazz, new classical and folk. 

Alongside a brand new set by Fergus, fellow Scotsman and Collective favourite Donald Grant is arranging a collection of traditional folk tunes for this unlikely band of players. It’s music that goes straight to the heart, full of warmth and optimism. 

There’s no doubt this gig is going to be a lot of fun. Come join the party.

6 Jun 26 – Lugano, SUI – LAC Lugano – Book →
8 Jun 26 – Fribourg, SUI – Théâtre Equilibre – Book →
2 Aug 26 – Otwock Wielki, POL – Museum of Interiors – Book →

Check times, ticket prices and access info via the booking links

Setlist

Fergus McCreadie Stony Gate, Seasons Change / Snowcap / The Unfurrowed Field
Donald Grant Thoir thusa nuas an rionnag sin (Bring you down that star), Prelude Valse, NZ 2004
György Kurtág selections from 'Officium breve in memoriam Andreae Szervánszky'
Fergus McCreadie Nearness of You
Christian Mason selections from Sardinian Songbook
Donald Grant NZ 2004
Trad. Eileen's Lament
Joseph Haydn String Quartet Op. 54 No. 2, II. Adagio
Anna Meredith Honeyed Words

Approximate runtime with interval: 95 minutes

Line-up

Fergus McCreadie Piano
David Bowden Bass
Stephen Henderson Drums
Rakhi Singh Violin
Donald Grant Violin
Carol Ella Viola
Peggy Nolan Cello

Programme notes →