Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas – Highlander's Farewell (CD, 2011, Culburnie Records CUL 123D, US)

Why This CD Matters
Highlander's Farewell continues Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas’s exploration of the traditional Scottish fiddle-and-cello partnership, combining older repertoire with contemporary arrangements and compositions. Fraser performs fiddle alongside Haas on cello, with guests including Martin Hayes, Dennis Cahill, Bruce Molsky, Brittany Haas, and Hanneke Cassel. The program draws from Scottish and broader Celtic traditions while emphasizing the rhythmic role historically played by the cello in Scottish dance music.

Collector Note
This 2011 US Culburnie Records edition carries catalog number CUL 123D and barcode 755997012320. The disc was glass mastered and pressed by Rainbo Records, with Michael Romanowski credited for mixing and mastering.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: Culburnie Records
Country: US
Released: 2011
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Celtic

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Highlander's Farewell – 7:34
Jig Runrig – 4:40
The Ramnee Ceilidh
The Pitnacree Ferryman – 4:02
Grand Etang – 4:49
Hull's Reel
Nathaniel Gow's Lament For The Death Of His Brother / The Gallowglass – 5:44
The Wee Man From Uist – 4:44
The High Drive
McLaughlin's Strathspey – 4:12
Gloomy Winter's Noo Awa' – 5:10
Whitewater – 4:13
Farewell To Nigg – 4:38
A Bruxa – 4:27
A Muineira De Chantada
Cragmont – 3:42
La Sansonette – 4:01

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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