Bruadar Duo

Biography

Kieran McCrossan is a classical guitarist originally from Kirkcaldy, Fife now based in Edinburgh. McCrossan recently completed his BMus(Hons) at Edinburgh Napier University in 2023 where he studied with Scottish virtuoso classical guitarist and composer, Simon Thacker. 

Lynn Fraser is a classically trained flautist, soprano, freelance music specialist, music teacher, choir director and organist. Fraser has worked for several Scottish Arts organisations, including Scottish Opera Education Department, National Youth Choir of Scotland and Youth Music Initiative. Fraser studied music in Glasgow, with Rosemary Elliot and Sheena Gordon. Recent masterclasses have been with Ruth Morley, Wissam Boustany and Ian Clarke. Originally from Fife, now based in North Lanarkshire.

As Bruadar Duo, McCrossan and Fraser have toured Scotland multiple times playing in some of the most beautiful and prestigious venues in the country. Whilst enjoying the core repertoire, the duo are commited to performing and promoting the work of Scottish and contemporary composers which has seen much music written for and premiered by them. The duo have also written and premiered many of their own arrangements.

Works Written For/Arranged/Premiered by Bruadar Duo

Dancing Memories by Edward McGuire - Arranged by composer for Bruadar Duo & premiered August 2024.

Caprice by Edward McGuire - Arranged by McCrossan & premiered August 2024.

The Glass Nocturne by Brandon Walker - Written for Bruadar Duo & premiered August 2024.

Two Hearts Beating by Kenneth Dempster - Arranged by composer for Bruadar Duo & premiered August 2022.

Rhapsody for Trombone by Bruce Fraser - Arranged by Bruadar Duo & premiered August 2019.

Reviews

David Reid - 
Kirkcaldy Music Society

“A duo who have a virtuoso command of their instruments. Cleverly balanced programme. Contemporary composers took listeners onto new ground. Shifting moods of drama, poignancy, romance & sheer joie de vivre kept the audience absorbed. In their consummate management of changes of pace from moment to moment the duo’s acute sense of one another gave even momentary silences a magical quality”

Claudia Noble-Pyott - 
Hill of Tarvit Mansion, National Trust of Scotland

“They are excellent musicians and have a very engaging stage presence. I would highly recommend you go and see them.”

Kirkcaldy Galleries

“Simply fantastic. The music was sublime with such impressive performers. A most memorable concert!”

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