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Already something of a legend in the time honoured fiddle tradition of Scotland; Paul Anderson is the finest Scots fiddler of his generation, a fact duly recognised by two specially commissioned portraits of him, a life size one in Aberdeen Art Gallery and a study which is in the care of the National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh.
In the tradition of many of Scotlands great fiddlers, Paul is a composer of some repute, having composed over 700 pieces in the Scots style including a Symphony. His music provided the theme tune for the film Red Rose about the life of Robert Burns, Paul composed and recorded the theme music for the PBS television show, Tartan TV,in the USA and in 2008 he was the musical director for HMT Aberdeens critically acclaimed production of Sunset Song by Lewis Grassic Gibbon. In 2008 Paul performed at a private reception for Prince Charles at Fyvie Castle to celebrate Prince Charles' 60th birthday and in June 2010 he performed at an 80th birthday party in Edinburgh Castle for Sir Sean Connery at the request of the Scottish Government. In 2011 Paul performed at Scotland House in Brussels for members of the EU parliment and at a Burns Supper in the British Embassy. As well as playing for all of the senior members of the British Royal Family including the late Queen, Paul has performed for a number of heads of State and in 2012 he was an Olympic Torch bearer for the London Olympics.
During his competitive career Paul won most of the traditional fiddle championships in Scotland and in 1995 won Scotland's premier fiddling event, the Glenfiddich Scottish fiddle championship which was held in the beautiful Blair Castle.
Although Paul has travelled extensively with his music he's based in his native Aberdeenshire where he plays regularly. In 2021 he was made an honorary doctor of music by Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen and an received an MBE in Queen Elizabeth's birthday honours list the same year.
= free travel (up to 5 miles)
Niel Gow's Lament for the Death of his Second Wife -Niel Gow.
Tullochgorum - traditional
John MacNeil - Peter Milne
Chapel Keithack - William Marshall
The Hurricane - James Scott Skinner
The Brauty of Cromar Before Me - by myself (Paul Anderson)
Enough space to swing a cat
Type of event and details of what is required of me.
No
No
St Paul's Cathederal in London and Balmoral Castle. A unique experience was playing on the deck of a cruise ship by the Arctic Ice. Performing my Symphony with an orchestra in Aberdeen.
Concert but have performed for many types of event including weddings and funerals, recitals and r3cording sessions.
Started playing at folk clubs and local concerts when I was 10. Have performed all over the world including being the guest of honour at the Australian Celtic Festival twice.
All of the great Scottish fiddlers including James Scott Skinner, William Marshall and Niel Gow. I also like Classical, Rock and Country music although I don't have a favourite piece of music.
Snowy. She was a Border Collie which was almost completely white but for a black head.
Just need a microphone although I have an electric violin which would plug into a DI box.
Yes, as long as its covered from rain.
Not usually
Brilliant
Caledonian Society of London and Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar.
The Caledonian Club London
Celtic Connections Glasgow
Aberdeen Music Hall
Festival Theatre Edinburgh
Crathie Church Aberdeenshire
Wedding
Private Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Concert
Religious Event
Recording Session
Cruise
Virtual Event
Charity Event
Burns Night
New Year's Eve
Folk
Ceilidh
Folk Rock
Traditional Scottish Folk
Scottish Music
