Routes is a string quartet with a difference; made up of traditional and classical folk musicians, Routes bridges the gap between classical and folk music.
Joined October 2014
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5 Dec 2023
String quartets described by Greg Lawson ππ«
π₯ February 2024 by @jenningsfilm
Watch full trailer here: youtu.be/GaPS5L3cEKQ
With thanks to @CreativeScots & our supporters
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The Routes Quartet retweeted
10 Apr 2024
'Itβs a compelling journey through light and shade, the epic and the intimate... Altogether, a joyful listen'
Read the full review of The Routes Quartet's new album 'Arche' here: trib.al/82SqCKs
@RoutesStrings
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The Routes Quartet retweeted
17 Oct 2023
The Routes Quartet embrace diversity as the genres merge on Arche.
atthebarrier.com/2023/10/17/β¦
#albumreview #arche @RoutesStrings #rufushuggan #emmatomlinson #creativescotland #madelinestewart #davidlombardi
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The Routes Quartet retweeted
π» Get ready for an evening of musical brilliance! Join Routes String Quartet and friends on Friday, March 8th, 07:30 pm at Laidlaw Music Centre for an unforgettable performance. #StAndrewsMusic #StringQuartet πΆ
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6 Mar 2024
It was lovely to chat to Florence for this article! Looking forward to sharing some tunes & chat live on @BBCRadio3 this evening & our film/gig at @ThePipingCentre tomorrow! Tune in to βIn Tuneβ to listen in π #live #stringquartet #intune #trad @alterclassical @handsupfortrad
6 Mar 2024
Routes Quartet: The self-sufficient ensemble bridging the gap between classical and folk music
The group, which writes all its own music, talks to Florence Lockheart about redefining the string quartet in both classical and folk spheres @RoutesStrings
classical-music.uk/features/β¦
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15 Feb 2024
Entering the modern times with a TikTok account. Follow for mostly string geekery π tiktok.com/@routesstrings?_tβ¦
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15 Feb 2024
Thank you @TradMusicForum π»π»π»π»
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15 Feb 2024
Thank you to @SaraMohrPietsch & @BBCRadio3 for playing βMiltosβ on #nighttracks last night! Such a great show & in fab company. You can listen here β¬οΈ #tradstringquartet #newmusic #composingforstrings
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15 Feb 2024
βοΈFILM & PERFORMANCE βοΈ Come & see @jenningsfilm starring Routes - exploring all things trad/string/composition/improv/recording & more! Really going to be a special evening at @ThePipingCentre π₯°πΏπ½οΈπ» #stringgquartet #originalcomposition #scotland #music #newmusic
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9 Dec 2023
Hop over to Instagram & follow Routes for updates, tunes and lots of string geekery! instagram.com/routesstrings?β¦
#stringquartet #tunes #newmusic #composers #scotland
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The Routes Quartet retweeted
8 Dec 2023
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The band & some snippets of our original compositions for #stringquartet
Follow us on IG & FB @RoutesStrings for more soon!
@Bandcamp for recordings & scores πβ¬οΈ
#newmusic #scotland #trad #classical #composer #art #music
π#listen
πΈ @jenningsfilm
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The Routes Quartet retweeted
5 Dec 2023
String quartets described by Greg Lawson ππ«
π₯ February 2024 by @jenningsfilm
Watch full trailer here: youtu.be/GaPS5L3cEKQ
With thanks to @CreativeScots & our supporters
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5 Dec 2023
String quartets described by Greg Lawson ππ«
π₯ February 2024 by @jenningsfilm
Watch full trailer here: youtu.be/GaPS5L3cEKQ
With thanks to @CreativeScots & our supporters
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8 Dec 2023
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The band & some snippets of our original compositions for #stringquartet
Follow us on IG & FB @RoutesStrings for more soon!
@Bandcamp for recordings & scores πβ¬οΈ
#newmusic #scotland #trad #classical #composer #art #music
π#listen
πΈ @jenningsfilm
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The Routes Quartet retweeted
5 Dec 2023
Film about string quartets? Yes please π
#strings #stringquartet #newmusic #scotland #violin #viola #cello #fiddle #film
5 Dec 2023
String quartets described by Greg Lawson ππ«
π₯ February 2024 by @jenningsfilm
Watch full trailer here: youtu.be/GaPS5L3cEKQ
With thanks to @CreativeScots & our supporters
β€οΈπ»π»π»π»
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The Routes Quartet retweeted
23 Mar 2023
Check out GLIN's video! #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZMYQTd2Qu/ Such exceptional playing - as usual - from the boys.
Thanks for crediting me as the composer, btw!
Doesnβt always happen when folk use my music on the net, Iβve found out recently.
But these two get it. Cheers guys π
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The Routes Quartet retweeted
24 Mar 2023
Ceilidh Club spotlight: @routesstrings π»πΆ
The Routes Quartet are known for their unique fusion of folk & classical music brining influences from Scottish, Irish & English music!
π½ Their latest album 'Arche' is out now and available to check out here: routesstrings.bandcamp.com/rβ¦
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3 Mar 2023
Sound on! ππ»
βArcheβ [Ar:ki] - first principle, elemental
Our album captures sounds from the elements, entwined with original compositions & arranged to reflect our Trad./World/Classical roots:
routesstrings.bandcamp.com/aβ¦
#newmusic #strings #cinematic #trad #stringquartet
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2 Mar 2023
Itβs @Bandcamp Friday tomorrow! This is the only place you can order our music because Bandcamp are fab at supporting artists π
Follow the link to listen to our completely original, new album π
routesstrings.bandcamp.com/aβ¦
#newmusic #scotland #strings #fiddle #trad #composers
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