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Live performance of clàrsach ceòl mór, in the Great Court of London's British Museum.

Pìobaireachd Dhòmhnuill Dhuibh - Black Donald Balloch of the Isles march to the first battle at Inverlochy, 1427. From Donald MacDonald's book, c.1820

Played on the replica of the "Queen Mary" harp. The original Queen Mary harp was around the corner in "The Celts" exhibition.

The Queen Mary harp is a superlative example of late medieval West Highland or Hebridean craftsmanship, and is a stunning survivor as a lare medieval musical instrument. I am trying to creatively imagine the kind of music that might have been played on the original Queen Mary harp in the hall at Finlaggan, in front of the Lords of the Isles.

Thanks to the British Museum for inviting me to play at their event. Thanks to Frank Colcord for the film.