contact details

Fiona Rutherford

Fiona is gaining increasing recognition for her talents as a film composer. She was the composer for feature length film 'The Inheritance'

Biography


Fiona began playing harp at the age of 14 learning with Sophie Askew and, later, Isobel Mieras and Savourna Stevenson.

At 16, she gained a place at 'The City of Edinburgh Music School' where she was exposed to a wide range of musical styles.
She went on to study at Dartington College of Arts in Devon and, in 2008, completed a BA in Music Composition with First Class Honours.Her specialist area of interest is as a composer/performer of new music for the Scottish Harp.

Fiona is gaining increasing recognition for her talents as a film composer. She was the composer for feature length film 'The Inheritance'(www.theinheritancethemovie.com) which was nominated for 'Best UK Feature' at London's Raindance Festival and went on to win the 'Raindance Award' at the 'British Independent Film Awards 2007. 

Other musical highlights to date include commision work with Theatre Company 'Nonsense Room' (www.nonsenseroom.co.uk) for three highly successful shows performed in the beautiful Rosslyn Chapel..

Fiona is an experienced recording artist and has made professional recordings with several artists from traditional fiddler Hugh MacGilp to MC rap artist Megan Chapman. Her music has been played on Renosance FM, Radio Scotland and Radio 3's 'Late Junction'. She is currently working on the publication of a collection of her new pieces for harp.



Song List

A selection of soothing harp music.

Audio Samples


band pic- fiona

Similar Artists

Ailie


Ailie is a musician in the broadest sense: composer, arranger, teacher, improviser and harp virtuoso. “Her synthesis of Irish, Scottish and contemporary harping technique into an individual style r...

Vivere


Elegant. Sophisticated. Breathtaking. Opera music is simply inspired! and Vivieres operatic version of Pavarottti’s Nessun Dorma to his more contemporary interpretation of Jeff Buckleys , Hallel...

Quartissimo


Quartissimo consists of flute, violin, viola and cello, and has an extra special sound which is a little different from the traditional string quartet.

The Pachelbel Trio


The Pachelbel Trio consists of flute, violin and cello. The presence flute adds an extra colour to the string sound making it a little different from a string trio.

The Pleyel Quartet


The Pleyel Quartet brings together some of Scotland's most experienced professional musicians.The Pleyel Quartet is the perfect choice for weddings, receptions, garden parties, corporate functions...

Testimonials

There are no items to be displayed.
Return to the top
 
© Music for Scotland Ltd. 2013