Scottish Fiddle & Cello Duo to Play Lyric Theater

St. Paul, VA – The musical partnership between Alasdair Fraser, long regarded as Scotland’s premier fiddle ambassador, and the sizzlingly-talented Californian cellist Natalie Haas may not seem an obvious one, but the duo’s dazzling teamwork, driving rhythms, and shared passion for improvising on the melody and the groove of Scottish tunes has helped reconstruct and revive the Scottish tradition of playing dance music on violin and cello.

Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas will perform “Fire and Grace: An Exploration of Strings” on Friday, October 4th at 7 p.m. at Lyric Theater in St. Paul. Tickets are $15 at the door. Children and students will be admitted free! This performance is brought to you by the Pro-Art Association in partnership with the Town of St. Paul and in conjunction with the W. Campbell Edmonds Concert Series. For more information and to make reservations please visit proartva.org.

The duo’s debut recording, “Fire & Grace,” won the coveted the Scots Trad Music “Album of the Year” award, the Scottish equivalent of a Grammy. “Fire & Grace” spans the full spectrum between intimate chamber music and ecstatic dance energy. Over the last 20 years of creating a buzz at festivals and concert halls across the world, Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas have truly set the standard for fiddle and cello in traditional music. They continue to thrill audiences internationally with their virtuosic playing, their near-telepathic understanding, and the joyful spontaneity and sheer physical presence of their music.

Tickets to the 48th Pro-Art season are on sale now! Offering an impressive selection of theater, jazz, and some truly unique performances by storytellers, puppeteers, and even an aerial circus—there’s something for everyone this season and a lot of additional opportunities to be adventurous and try something new. At less than $2 per show, Pro-Art’s $40 season ticket ($35 for seniors) represents some of the strongest and most accessible arts programming in the country, with children and students admitted free to every show. Season tickets are valid for all performances of the 48th season and can be purchased online, in person at any show, or by calling (276) 376-4520. Explore the season and make reservations to attend at proartva.org.

Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with accessibility needs or general questions are encouraged to call (276) 376-4520 or email pro-art@uvawise.edu. For evolving conditions related to weather cancellations, or similar unforeseen circumstances, patrons are encouraged to check proartva.org for up-to-date information.

Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Mountain Empire Community College, the Columbus Phipps Foundation, and the Lee County Community Foundation.

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[PSA]: Scottish fiddle and cello duo Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas will perform “Fire and Grace: An Exploration of Strings” on Friday, October 4th at 7 p.m. at Lyric Theater in St. Paul. Tickets are $15 at the door. Children and students will be admitted free! More information and reservations at proartva.org.