FitkinWall – Harpland at Poole Lighthouse

Ruth Wall

We’ve been performing our new show Harpland extensively in 2023-24 and are delighted to be continuing the tour into the Autumn. For several  years I’ve been exploring the music and stories of the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on old Gaelic songs and tunes from bagpipe and fiddle … Read More

FitkinWall – Harpland at Thurso West Church

Ruth Wall

We’ve been performing our new show Harpland extensively in 2023-24 and are delighted to be continuing the tour into Caithness this Autumn, as part of Lyth Arts programme in Thurso. For several  years I’ve been exploring the music and stories of the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on … Read More

FitkinWall – Harpland at Lancaster Arts

Ruth Wall

We’ve been performing our new show Harpland extensively in 2023-24 and are delighted to be continuing the tour into the Autumn and returning to Lancaster Arts. For several  years I’ve been exploring the music and stories of the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on old Gaelic songs and … Read More

FitkinWall – Harpland at SOUND Festival, Aberdeen

Ruth Wall

We’ve been performing our new show Harpland extensively in 2023-24 and are thrilled to be continuing the tour into the Autumn and returning to Sound Festival. For several  years I’ve been exploring the music and stories of the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on old Gaelic songs and … Read More

FitkinWall – Harpland Waterside Arts, Sale

Ruth Wall

We’ve been performing our new show Harpland extensively in 2023-24 and are thrilled to be continuing the tour into the Autumn and returning to Waterside Arts. For several  years I have been exploring the music and stories of the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on old Gaelic songs … Read More

FitkinWall – Harpland on Valentia Island, Ireland

Ruth Wall

FitkinWall have been touring the new show Harpland extensively in 2023-24 and we’re thrilled to be playing at Valencia Festiaval in Ireland this summer. Over several years I have been exploring the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on old Gaelic songs and tunes from bagpipe and fiddle books … Read More

FitkinWall – Harpland at Eden Court, Inverness

Ruth Wall

FitkinWall have been working on a new album and show for 2023-24. Over the last couple of  years we have been exploring the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on old Gaelic songs and tunes from bagpipe and fiddle books for my three harps – the beautiful medieval Gaelic … Read More

FitkinWall – Harpland at Anvil Arts, Basingstoke

Ruth Wall

“…composer Graham Fitkin and harpist Ruth Wall conjured a haunting sense of longing and loss, wringing contemporary resonance from traditional tunes.” Guardian on FitkinWall Harpland **** We are continuing to perform our new album and show in 2024.  Over the last couple of  years we’ve been exploring the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has … Read More

FitkinWall – Harpland at Lakeside Arts, Nottingham

Ruth Wall

“…composer Graham Fitkin and harpist Ruth Wall conjured a haunting sense of longing and loss, wringing contemporary resonance from traditional tunes.” Guardian on FitkinWall Harpland **** We are continuing to perform our new album and show in 2024.  Over the last couple of  years we have been exploring the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham … Read More

FitkinWall – Harpland at The Stables, Wavendon, Milton Keynes

Ruth Wall

“…composer Graham Fitkin and harpist Ruth Wall conjured a haunting sense of longing and loss, wringing contemporary resonance from traditional tunes.” Guardian on Harpland **** FitkinWall continue to perform their new album and show in 2024.  Over the last couple of  years we have been exploring the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has composed … Read More

FitkinWall – Harpland at Shetland Arts

Ruth Wall

FitkinWall have been working on a new album and show for 2023-24! Over the last couple of  years we have been exploring the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on old Gaelic songs and tunes from bagpipe and fiddle books for my three harps – the beautiful medieval Gaelic … Read More

FitkinWall – Harpland at York NCEM

Ruth Wall

FitkinWall have been working on a new album and show for 2023-24! Over the last couple of  years we have been exploring the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on old Gaelic songs and tunes from bagpipe and fiddle books for my three harps – the beautiful medieval Gaelic … Read More

FitkinWall – Harpland at Howard Assembly Room, Leeds

Ruth Wall

FitkinWall have been working on a new album and show for 2023-24! Over the last couple of  years we have been exploring the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on old Gaelic songs and tunes from bagpipe and fiddle books for my three harps – the beautiful medieval Gaelic … Read More

FitkinWall – Harpland at Stirling Tolbooth

Ruth Wall

FitkinWall have been working on a new album and show for 2023-24. Over the last couple of  years we have been exploring the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on old Gaelic songs and tunes from bagpipe and fiddle books for my three harps – the beautiful medieval Gaelic … Read More

FitkinWall – Harpland at Queen’s Hall Edinburgh

Ruth Wall

FitkinWall have been working on a new album and show for 2023-24. Over the last couple of  years we have been exploring the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on old Gaelic songs and tunes from bagpipe and fiddle books for my three harps – the beautiful medieval Gaelic … Read More

Harpland – FitkinWall – UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

Ruth Wall

FitkinWall have been working on a new album and show for 2023-24! Over the last couple of  years we have been exploring the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on old Gaelic songs and tunes from bagpipe and fiddle books for my three harps – the beautiful medieval Gaelic … Read More

Harpland – FitkinWall – LUDLOW ASSEMBLY ROOMS

Ruth Wall

FitkinWall have been working on a new album and show for 2023-24! Over the last couple of  years we have been exploring the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on old Gaelic songs and tunes from bagpipe and fiddle books for my three harps – the beautiful medieval Gaelic … Read More

Harpland – FitkinWall – FALMOUTH AMATA

Ruth Wall

FitkinWall have been working on a new album and show for 2023-24! Over the last couple of  years we have been exploring the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on old Gaelic songs and tunes from bagpipe and fiddle books for my three harps – the beautiful medieval Gaelic … Read More

Harpland – FitkinWall – CORSHAM Pound Arts

Ruth Wall

FitkinWall have been working on a new album and show for 2023-24! Over the last couple of  years we have been exploring the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on old Gaelic songs and tunes from bagpipe and fiddle books for my three harps – the beautiful medieval Gaelic … Read More

Harpland – FitkinWall – LIVERPOOL Tung Auditorium

Ruth Wall

FitkinWall have been working on a new album and show for 2023-24! Over the last couple of  years we have been exploring the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on old Gaelic songs and tunes from bagpipe and fiddle books for my three harps – the beautiful medieval Gaelic … Read More

Harpland – FitkinWall – CARDIFF RWCMD

Ruth Wall

FitkinWall have been working on a new album and show for 2023-24! Over the last couple of  years we have been exploring the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on old Gaelic songs and tunes from bagpipe and fiddle books for my three harps – the beautiful medieval Gaelic … Read More

Harpland – FitkinWall – Turner Sims Southampton

Ruth Wall

FitkinWall have been working on a new album and show for 2023-24! Over the last couple of  years we have been exploring the Scottish Highlands and the theme of migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on old Gaelic songs and tunes from bagpipe and fiddle books for my three harps – the beautiful medieval Gaelic … Read More

Harpland – FitkinWall – Gloucester Guildhall

Ruth Wall

Over the last year we’ve been exploring the theme of Migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on old Gaelic songs and tunes from bagpipe and fiddle books for my three harps – the beautiful medieval Gaelic wire harp (clàrsach), the buzzing Renaissance bray harp and the Scottish lever harp. This is an early opportunity to hear … Read More

Harpland – FitkinWall – Nairn Arts Centre

Ruth Wall

Over the last year we’ve been exploring the theme of Migration in its many forms. Graham has composed new works based on old Gaelic songs and tunes from bagpipe and fiddle books for my three harps – the beautiful medieval Gaelic wire harp (clàrsach), the buzzing Renaissance bray harp and the Scottish lever harp. This is an early opportunity to hear … Read More

Music in the Round, Dreams and Daring – Crucible Theatre Playhouse, Sheffield

Ruth Wall

Curated by the wonderful Kathryn Stott,  I am delighted to join Ensemble 360 in Sheffield’s Music in the Round festival performing works by Debussy and Ravel. Debussy’s dreamy work for flute, viola and harp is at the heart of this concert, paired with Ravel’s celebrated ‘Introduction and Allegro’, commissioned in response to Debussy’s trio. Two dynamic, joyful works by Connesson … Read More

Music in the Round, Fitkin at 60 – Crucible Theatre Playhouse, Sheffield

Ruth Wall

Curated by the wonderful Kathryn Stott,  I am delighted to join Ensemble 360 in Sheffield’s Music in the Round festival performing works by Menotti and Fitkin on Concert harp as well as a solo on the beautiful medieval Gaelic wire harp (clàrsach). Marking the 60th birthday of Kathy’s long-term collaborator, composer Graham Fitkin, this concert includes his work for harp … Read More

Ray Golding Sunset Series – New Connections – Townsville Civic Theatre

Ruth Wall

Ruth performs Maurice Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro for harp, flute, clarinet and string quartet with Sally Walker (flute), David Griffiths (clarinet) and the Australian String Quartet in a programme alongside Sergei Prokofiev’s Sonata No.1 for violin and piano in F minor, Op.80 and Jessica Wells Dancing with Diaghilev.

Evening Safari – St James’ Cathedral – Townsville

Ruth Wall

Ruth features on concert harp in Claude Debussy’s Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp, L.137 alongside Sally Walker (flute) and Jennifer Stumm (viola). In this work Debussy looked back far beyond the impressionism of his earlier works to the emotional reserve and textural clarity of the music of the French baroque. It is one of Debussy’s most uncompromisingly modern creations, about … Read More