Harpist and composer Pippa Reid-Foster has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help her produce her new album.
Pippa, who grew up on the Rosneath Peninsula and in Helensburgh, will also be performing in Cove on May 4.
She has already produced one album – Driftwood Harp – and is in the final stages of her forthcoming album Undercurrents, which is due for release in the autumn.
“I’ve self-funded the album so far and now I need your help,” she said.
“The final stages include mastering the album, getting CDs made and vinyl pressed, promoting and distributing the new music.
“I’m very excited to finally get to this stage.
“The crowdfunder means you can pledge your support, rewards are in the form of pre-ordering the album or by you just giving your support.
“Every little helps and I am so very grateful for the support so far.”
More than £1,000 has been pledged so far towards the target of £5,000.
“The album is a soundscape of music that you wouldn’t necessarily associate with the harp especially the lever harp – in Scotland people play mainly traditional folk music on the harp,” she added.
“The music I play and write for the lever harp is contemporary with minimalist influences throughout.
“Expect to hear music written by me but also music by Philip Glass, Max Richter and music I’ve written inspired by these great composers.
“My passion is to share music with you which will feed the soul and send your emotions flying. I find solace in music, a sanctuary, a space. This is what I want other people to experience., sharing music that resonates deeply and creates a meaningful experience for you.”
A graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Pippa will be performing ‘a concert of two halves’ in Cove Burgh Hall on Saturday May 4.
In the first half she will be showcasing works from her forthcoming album Undercurrents, due out in the autumn.
The second half will be Juke Box Pippa – The Movies, when the audience can vote for their favourite film music to be played.
The concert starts at 7.30pm.
Tickets are £15, with concessions £12 – they will be available on the door, but can also be bought online via Eventbrite.
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