Bagpiper
Torquil Le Roy-Lewis
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About Torquil
Young bagpiper with extensive performance experience.
High standard of proficiency with a willingness to accomodate any request.
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Bagpiper
London
Torquil
6 verified reviews
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Torquil's Reviews
From Encore customers:
VW
Viv W
2 months ago
MD
Michael D
2 months ago
PM
Peter M
2 months ago
AI
Afnaan I
7 months ago
From other customers:
SM
Simone M
1 year ago, for a Burns night in 19 Greville St
BM
Bill M
1 year ago, for a Concert in Newtonmore PH20
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5 gigs
Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore
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Torquil's Song list
Traditional
Scotland the Brave
Flower of Scotland
Green Hills of Tyrol
The Dark Island
A Man's a man
Auld Lang Syne
Highland Cathedral
Banjo Breakdown
The Black Bear
Mrs Macpherson of Inveran
Ben Gullion
Glendaruel Highlanders
John Morrison of Assynt House
Wings
Mist Covered Mountains
Entertainment
The High Drive
The Dark Island
Clocks - Coldplay
Wake me Up - Avicii
Thunderstruck - AC/DC
Happy Birthday
The Fourth Floor
Hellbound Train
The Clumsy Lover
Rejected Suitor
The Ness Pipers
The Hard Drive
Moving Cloud
Hector the Hero
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Star Wars
Last of the Mohicans
Torquil's Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
Performance duration | Price | |
Short performance (up to 15 min) | £150 | |
Up to 1 hour | £180 | |
Up to 2 hours | £240 | |
Up to 3 hours | £300 |
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
My clients are typically impressed by my playing quality, and the visual spectacle of the performance. I enjoy engaging guests in conversation and talking them through the mechanics of the bagpipes. I always try and meet the emotional requirements of any performance, funeral, wedding or dinner party, and I treat every performance with the greatest respect.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
I have performed at:
Holyrood Palace
The British Embassy - Berlin
Murrayfield Stadium
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
St Paul's Cathedral
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh Castle
Stirling Castle
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
I was taught in the history and lore of traditional highland bagpiping, learning the names and playing styles of luminaries such as GS MacLennan, Donald MacLeod and Donald Macpherson. I am also a great fan of more modern and innovative styles of piping as practiced by Gordon Duncan, Fred Morrison and Ross Ainslie.
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
I performed for the Prince and Princess of Wales during their trip to Edinburgh. I performed for the British Ambassador in Berlin. I have played at numerous Remembrance Services, often to crowds in excess of 500 people.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
I will try and be flexible with any timing changes.
Accomodation can be made for on the day time changes however date changes need to be provided at least a week in advance
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
N/A
How much time do you need to set up?
I normally need at least 30 minutes to tune my instrument, as well as get an impression of the performance space.
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
Absolutely. You can also provide any requests to me in advance and I will always try and accommodate them.
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes.
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
Yes.
Musicianship
Genres:
Traditional Scottish folk, Military, Christmas, Film / TV music, Traditional Irish folk, Ceilidh, Folk, Scottish music
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Charity event, Burns night, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Christmas party, Corporate event, New Year's Eve, Birthday party
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Other skills:
Transcription, Arranger, Actor, Fluent sight-reader, Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching
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