Alastair Savage

Alastair Savage is originally from Ayrshire and has performed traditional and classical music throughout his life. He was winner of the ‘Land O’ Burns’ Scots fiddle competition in his youth and has been a member of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra since 1997 touring Japan, China, USA, South America and throughout Europe.

As traditional fiddle soloist, he has performed on BBC Radio 3, Radio Scotland, on national radio in the USA and has made six critically-acclaimed albums featuring the great Scots fiddle composers of centuries past alongside his own unique compositions. His music has been used by BBC Alba for documentary purposes and in 2021 he was shortlisted for a Scottish Award in New Music in recognition of his compositional work.

He presented a unique series of concerts celebrating his 50th birthday at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival and 2024 includes a new album release alongside acclaimed cellist Alice Allen.

As a session musician he has recorded with many top artists crossing different musical genres including Belle and Sebastian, Karen Matheson, Justin Currie and Ricky Ross.

Website: www.alastairsavage.co.uk