Alistair Savage

About

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, South Korea, USA, South America and throughout Europe.

As traditional fiddle soloist he has broadcast on BBC Radio 3, Radio Scotland, on national radio in the USA and has made seven critically acclaimed albums featuring the great Scots fiddle composers of centuries past alongside his own unique compositions.

The most recent of these is the album ‘Where The Good Ship Lands’ released in August 2024 alongside acclaimed cellist Alice Allen.

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.

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.

‘a must for aficionados, a primer for anyone with a notional interest in Scottish traditional music’ (Herald)
‘spectacular in simplicity, scope and delivery’ (Folkwords)
‘There is a breathtaking effortlessness to Savage’s musical art’ (Bright Young Folk)
‘a master of the instrument’ ( Edinburgh Three Weeks)
‘panache, grace and affection’ (Scotsman)