Bha fìor dheagh oidhche ann aig Cuirm Bhliadhnail Chomunn Gàidhlig Inbhir Nis an raoir, aig taigh-cluiche Eden Court ann an Inbhir Nis. Bha cha mhòr 400 neach an làthair airson èisteachd le na seinneadaran is luchd-ciùil ainmeil a bha còmhla rinn.

Last night’s Annual Event at Eden Court Theatre lived up to and indeed exceeded expectations. Almost 400 people came along to be entertained by the talented singers and musicians who were performing. The solo singers were: Kathleen MacInnes, Maggie MacDonald, Arthur Cormack and Paul MacCallum. It was wonderful to hear different styles of singing from each performer and the audience enjoyed hearing songs such as “Allt an t-Siùcar”, “Ceud fàilt’ air gach gleann” and many more which all fitted in with the “Seasons and Moods” theme. The excellent Monach Isles Ceilidh Band, led by Michael Macmillan, played rousing jigs and reels to get the audience in the celidh spirit, along with some lovely lilting waltzes. It was great to see so many youngsters singing with “Canntaireachd” – the youth choral group led by Eilidh Mackenzie. They sang beautifully and again were very popular with the audience. We were priviliged to have with us the Society’s Honorary Piper, Dr Angus MacDonald, who opened the show and played again in the second half. Brigadier Iain MacPhàrlain, the Society Chief for the coming year, delivered a short speech before the concert closed with performers and audience singing together the songs “Cànan nan Gàidheal” and “Soraidh leibh is oidhche mhath leibh”.

A powerpoint was displayed above the stage with a running translation between performances and each song was accompanied by landscape photographs by Cailean MacLean. The stunning photographs perfectly complemented each different song. Allan Campbell, Chairperson of the Society, did an expert job as Fear an Taighe.

Ràithean is Fuinn promises an exceptional evening of Gaelic entertainment and the programme will feature soloists Kathleen MacInnes; Maggie MacDonald; Arthur Cormack; and Paul MacCallum. They will be joined by acclaimed youth group Canntaireachd, and the talented Michael MacMillan with his Monach Isles Ceilidh Band. The Gaelic Society’s honorary piper Doctor Angus MacDonald completes what all fans of Gaelic music will recognise as a sensational line-up.

Featuring leading Gaelic performers, and with a particular focus on youth, these annual events organised by the Gaelic Society of Inverness have become increasingly popular, with people travelling from across Scotland to enjoy high quality themed programmes which, while celebrating Gaelic, also enable full appreciation and enjoyment by non-speakers. The concerts are presented in Gaelic with simultaneous English language interpretive Power Point presentation against a stunning backdrop of complementary photography by Cailean MacLean.

Society Chairman Allan Campbell, who will also present the concert, said, “The Gaelic Society of Inverness is proud to promote Gaelic by presenting a display of such outstanding Gaelic musical ability. We are immensely grateful and encouraged by the support of Bòrd na Gàidhlig, recognising our contribution to Gaelic development. It is particularly pleasing to acknowledge the support of the UBC Group to this event, as it recognises with pride its own roots in the Gaelic community.”

Tickets for Ràithean is Fuinn are £12 / £10 and available from Eden Court (01463) 234234.

Further Information:

Allan Campbell, Chairman, Gaelic Society of Inverness (GSI), 01463 23060
Shona Campbell, Honorary Secretary, GSI, 01463 792318

Thig cuspair na cuirme bhliadhnail aig Comunn Gàidhlig Inbhir Nis, ann an Talla na h-Ìmpireachd aig Taigh-cluiche Eden Court, Dihaoine 12 Màrt 2010, beò tro cheòl agus òrain Ghàidhlig a thaisbeanas lèirsinn a’ Ghàidheil air ràithean na bliadhna.

Tha Ràithean is Fuinn a’ gealltainn sàr fheasgar an cuideachd nan seinneadairean Caitlin NicAonghais; Magaidh NicDhòmhnaill; Art MacCarmaig; agus Pòl MacCaluim. Còmhla riutha sin bidh an còmhlan òg ainmeil Canntaireachd, agus an ceòladair tàlantach Mìcheal MacMhaoilean le Còmhlan Cèilidh Eilean Mhònach. Cuiridh pìobaire urramach a’ Chomuinn bàrr air clàr a dh’ aithnicheas feadhainn le meas air cèol Gàidhlig, a tha na chruinneachadh sònraichte.

Daonnan a’ nochdadh cuid de phrìomh luchd-ciùil na Gàidhlig, agus le aithne àraid air feadhainn as òige, tha na cuirmean seo air cliù a chosnadh thar nam bliadhnaichean is cuid a’ siubhal far feadh Alba gus sàr phrògraman a chluinntinn. Ged a tha na cuirmean air an lìbhrigeadh gu tur ann an Gàidhlig tha cothrom èisteachd is tuigse cuideachd dhan fheadhainn aig nach eil an cànan, le eadar-theangachadh mar-aon air Power Point, agus an luib sin taisbeanadh barraichte dhealbh bho Chailean MacIllEathain.

Thuirt Cathraiche a’ Chomuinn, Ailean Caimbeul, a bhios na Fhear an Taighe air a’ chuirm, “Tha Comunn Gàidhlig Inbhir Nis moiteil a bhith a’ lìbhrigeadh leithid seo de thaisbeanadh de shàr cheòl Gàidhlig. Tha sinn fada an comain Bòrd na Gàidhlig airson a chuid taice agus aithne air mar a tha sinn a’ cur ri leasachadh na Gàidhlig. Tha sinn gu sònraichte toilichte taing a thoirt dha Buidheann UBC airson an cuid taice, is a’ Bhuidheann a’ gabhail ealla mhoiteil ri a freumhan Gàidhealach fhèin.”

Gheibhear tiocaidean airson Ràithean is Fuinn aig £12 neo £10 bho Eden Court (01463) 234234.

Tuilleadh fiosrachaidh:

Ailean Caimbeul, Cathraiche, Comunn Gàidhlig Inbhir Nis (CGI), 01463 23060
Shona Chaimbeul, Rùnaire Urramach, CGI, 01463 792318

“Leis na cuirmean seo a’ tàladh luchd-èisteachd far feadh Alba ’s fhiach tiogaidean a chur air dòigh cho luath ’s a ghabhas”, arsa Cathraiche a’ Chomuinn, Ailean Caimbeul.

“Seasons and moods”, the 2010 theme for the Gaelic Society of Inverness concert at Eden Court’s Empire Theatre on Friday 12 March 2010, will present a Gaelic music and song perspective of the seasons.

Featuring leading Gaelic performers, and with a focus on youth, these themed events have become increasingly popular Gaelic celebrations with simultaneous interpretive Power Point presentation. The 2010 programme will include Kathleen MacInnes; Arthur Cormack; Maggie MacDonald; Paul MacCallum; Canntaireachd; and the Monach Isles Ceilidh Band.

“ ‘Book early to avoid disappointment’ may be a cliché, but with this kind of line-up we expect a full-house!” says Society Chairman Allan Campbell.