Louise Bichan at The Park Theater

Louise Bichan is a USA-based Scottish musician and photographer who uses bothmediums to tell stories old and new.Growing up in the remote but culturally rich Orkney islands, a place where creativity abounds and playing music has been a part of the social fabric for centuries, gave Louise a solid grounding in music. She started playing fiddle at the age of 7 after witnessing the magic of live music: “I remember the butterflies in the tummy feeling when watching concerts at the Orkney Folk Fest as a kid, wanting to be a part of it all.”The sense of community and belonging it gave her was infectious; she pestered her parents to let her learn...

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Louise Bichan is a USA-based Scottish musician and photographer who uses bothmediums to tell stories old and new.Growing up in the remote but culturally rich Orkney islands, a place where creativity abounds and playing music has been a part of the social fabric for centuries, gave Louise a solid grounding in music. She started playing fiddle at the age of 7 after witnessing the magic of live music: “I remember the butterflies in the tummy feeling when watching concerts at the Orkney Folk Fest as a kid, wanting to be a part of it all.”The sense of community and belonging it gave her was infectious; she pestered her parents to let her learn. In the years since, she has honed her craft, first amongst the cream of Scottish folk at Glasgow’s renowned session scene and performances with talent like Orkney group Fara and award-winning singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni, before a scholarship to Berklee College of Music, Boston, where she developed her style further.Masterfully blending traditional and classical arrangements, her music is thoughtful, and complex, curious and playful. She composes in response to her roots and the world around her; weaving through stories of connection, to people, nature, the past and the possibility of the future.A Presentation of The Park Theater FoundationThe Park Theater Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Glens Falls community by providing a venue for quality and affordable entertainment and educational opportunities in the performing arts.Thank you to our Park Presents Series sponsors:Platinum SponsorThe Queensbury HotelGold SponsorsNYSMusic | Glens Falls HospitalSilver SponsorsPrice Chopper | Adirondack Trust | Amsure | Gallagher Insurance | The Glens Falls Chronicle | Cifone Construction

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