For his 2024 concert season David Gordon is creating several new concerts in his "song and history" series. This Scottish program will premiere in May at the Gentrain Society Series in Monterey and in June at Tor House in Carmel (members only).
To honor his own Scottish heritage, David Gordon offers a colorful program of poems, songs, and vivid tales, interwoven with centuries of Scottish history. The Celtic culture is filled with music and lyrical poetry, imbued with a sense of idealism, chivalry, and a love of tradition, and David brings all of that to this concert.
Many of the poems and songs come to us from two timeless 18th-century poets, Robert Burns and Carolina Oliphant, and from the great 19th century writer Robert Louis Stevenson.
Throughout the concert, the music is interwoven with poetry and fascinating historical background. The narrative stretches from the 14th-century battle of Bannockburn to the 18th-century story of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the battle of Culloden.
The musical playlist includes Stevenson's new original lyrics to traditional songs "Skye Boat Song" and "Annie Laurie."
You will also hear songs of love and courage by Robert Burns like "My Love is Like a Red Red Rose" and "Scots Wha' Hae," and classic works by Burns contemporary Carolina Oliphant, including the beloved "Rowan Tree" and "Will Ye No Come Back Again." David will sing the haunting ballad, "The Grey Selkie of Sule Skerry" and you will learn the spooky details of the title character.
As always, this concert is guided by David's keen sense of drama, deep scholarship, whimsy, and his endearing and powerful ability to tell stories and connect with the audience.
Contact David for information about this concert.
Current Programs:
Scotland • 19th C. American Songs • Ireland
Stephen Foster• Hard Times • Singing My Heart Out
The Washington Post has called David Gordon "an irresistible performer." He's a life-long troubadour whose compelling voice, keen sense of drama, and wacky humor have charmed audiences worldwide for more than 50 years. David's international performing and recording career reaches from Bach to bluegrass, from grand opera to jazz, from Mozart to songs of the Oregon Trail. Read more here...
David Lives in Pacific Grove, California, with his wife, author and artist Ginna Gordon. Together they run Lucky Valley Press, a boutique book editing and design firm for independent authors. Together they have published nearly 100 books by 60 writers.
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