Esther Swift, an internationally renowned young Scottish singer songwriter and harpist. Photo / Supplied
Esther Swift, an internationally renowned young Scottish singer-songwriter and harpist, is the next artist to tour Hawke’s Bay with The Small Hall Sessions.
Her tour begins on Wednesday, February 8, in the beautiful Christ’s Church and Pukehou and then she travels to Raukawa, Flemington, Elsthorpe and Te Awanga.
Creator of
Small Hall sessions Jamie Macphail says Swift is considered to be one of Scotland’s most exciting young musicians.
“She is a prolific, boldly innovative harpist, composer and singer, who works across genres as diverse as classical chamber music, traditional folk, jazz and free improvisation, and writes for ensembles large and small. Having studied at Edinburgh’s St Mary’s Music School and the Royal Northern College of Music, as well as with harp pioneer Catriona McKay, she has received numerous prestigious commissions and featured in many international collaborations.”
Swift explores ritual, connection, isolation, and the natural world in her performance with pedal harp and voice.
