Gwiad meaning ‘weaving’ in Breton is a metaphor for vibrant music. Enriched by the encounters and travels of these two musicians, this dynamic duo is nourished by dance music from Brittany, the Middle East, Europe and South America. Seasoned by traditional music and, more widely, by improvisation and world music, Jean-Luc Thomas (flutes) and Gab Faure (fiddle) infuse into traditional tunes, the accents and rhythms harvested along their travels around the world.
We are delighted to work with Compagnie Hirundo Rustica in Brittany to facilitate our first international exchange.
Gwiad Pre-Concert Workshop
4.30pm – 6.30pm Pay What You Can. Booking Required.
A 2-hour workshop about the origins of Breton music. This workshop will present the context and history of this music followed by a session. Jean-Luc Thomas and Gab Faure will teach a few tunes inspired by the Breton dances – ‘gavotte’ and ‘plinn’.