Cornwall Fiddle Orchestra

A celebration of traditional and contemporary fiddle music

The Orchestra was formed in August 2007 by Hudson Swan, a violin teacher with the Cornwall Music Service.

The aim of the orchestra is to promote the learning and playing of traditional fiddle music from the Celtic nations - primarily Scotland, Ireland and of course, Cornwall.

At the first rehearsal in Gweek Reading Room the Cornwall Fiddle Orchestra had 12 musicians but has grown rapidly in size. The orchestra currently has over 50 dedicated musicians of all age groups and abilities.

Hudson has a long history of playing traditional music and was an original member of hugely influential Scottish traditional band The Tannahill Weavers.

During his time with the band he performed at concerts and festivals in the USA, Canada and throughout Europe and recorded the band's first three albums before going on to record three albums with his own band.

The Cornwall Fiddle Orchestra is a non-profit making community project.

The Orchestra meets each Monday evening in the Music Suite (Room M1) at Helston Community College from 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

Players of all age groups and abilities are warmly invited to join the Orchestra.

Listen to the Orchestra

1. Liberty /The Longrock 2. Coer Elath / Oll an Gerriow e'n Beaz

If you are interested in joining the orchestra or would like to book us to perform at an event or to contact us for any reason at all you can get in touch with us using the contact details below.

Contact information for the Cornwall Fiddle Orchestra

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ORCHESTRA LEADER / MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Hudson Swan
Tel: (01326) 221964 - home
Tel: (07779) 990228 - mobile

Website : Cornwall Fiddle Orchestra Website

Cornwall Fiddle Orchestra

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