Concerto Caledonia is Scotlandâs baroque ensemble, specializing in the music of 18th century Scotland played on period instruments; but that's just the tip of the iceberg from this extraordinary ensemble.

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Concerto Caledonia is Scotlandâs early music group, bringing to life the classical and traditional music of the nationâs history.

The groupâs seven CD recordings include Robert Burns songs in their original versions, classical symphonies from Fife , early Scots fiddle music, and the unique sound of 18th-century Scottish-Italian crossover. Its contemporary recordings include music by Frank Zappa, Astor Piazzolla, Daniel Johnston and The Buzzcocks. The album Mungrel Stuff was a Sunday Times Record of the Year, and besides appearing regularly on BBC Radio 3, the group has also been broadcast on Radios 1, 2, and 4.

Recent live collaborations include Bachâs St John Passion with guest director Mark Padmore, dub reggae Burns songs with Karen Matheson and Future Pilot AKA, the story of Orpheus with extreme cabaret trio The Tiger Lillies at the Edinburgh International Festival, an evening with songwriters Michael Marra and Karine Polwart, and a programme of Janis Joplin songs with soprano Lisa Milne.

The groupâs latest project, part of its residency at Perth Concert Hall, is the formation of an all-star Scottish Dance Band, to play music from Scottish traditions other the usual fiddle-accordion one.

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