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Morag Ann Easson has performed regularly with clarsach and voice at venues throughout Scotland and in the north east of England - from castles to palaces and weddings to arts festivals. Recent venues have regularly included Gleneagles, the Royal Yacht Britannia and Stirling Castle. One of last year's highlights was playing at Holyrood Palace for the Prince of Wales. Morag has won both major competition titles at the National Mod for clarsach playing and for solo singing with self-accompaniment, at junior and senior advanced levels. She graduated from the University of St Andrews and then from Durham University with her PhD. 'One of last year's highlights was playing at Holyrood Palace for the Prince of Wales.' The Clarsach, the Scottish harp, is Scotland's oldest musical instrument - even older than the bagpipes or fiddle. Its origins date back to early Christian times when it is believed to have been brought over to Scotland from Ireland. Today the clarsach is very much alive and part of Scottish culture with a whole range of styles being performed, from the traditional right through to jazz and pop. Morag's clarsach skills are complemented by extensive experience of classical flute. Her piccolo is also considerably easier to carry than any harp! However, her newest passion is the electric harp. Morag is currently based in Edinburgh and performs mainly in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perthshire, Stirling and Fife. |
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