RE-DISCOVERING SCOTLAND’S ORIGINAL FIDDLE MUSIC
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This new book by Charlie Gore, one of the best-known and respected personalities of the Scottish fiddle scene, contains a wealth of information, opinion and music; a brand new publication from the Highland Press. As compiler of the monumental Scottish Fiddle Music Index, Charlie had a unique insight into the sources of thousands of tunes.

Part 1 of Echoes of a Golden Age is an extended essay, titled ‘Tradition - where does it come from? Where is it going?’, tracing the history of Scottish fiddle music and commenting on its present state. The emphasis on re-discovery stems from the realisation that the Scottish Fiddle Music Index has revealed thousands of tunes and many whole collections which have lain un-played for upwards of 150 years. Part 2 is an informative listing of Composers, Collectors, Publishers etc. and Part 3 consists of 18 pages of music from the late 18th to the early 20th centuries.
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