The Swan of Salen
Eala Sh​à​ilein / The Swan of Salen
by The Willow Trio
 
This CD contains the soundtrack to the Swan of Salen, a multimedia adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake created by the Willow Trio in collaboration with Ballet Folk, Thistle Ridge Films, and Mary Ann Kennedy. Rooted in Gaelic culture, this new take on the classic ballet is set to a Gaelic story, features an all new choreography, and blends Tchaikovsky’s score with traditional Gaelic music performed on 3 clàrsachs.
 
Credits
Released February 17, 2023

Compositions, arrangements and performances by Sam MacAdam, Sophie Rocks and Romy Wymer

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Luigi Pasquini at Dystopia Studios

Photography and design by Demelza Kingston

Gaelic & music Consultancy: Mary Ann Kennedy

Created with the support of Creative Scotland, the Glasgow Connected Arts Network and the United Kingdom Harp Association.