Wallace Calvert

Wallace Calvert began learning both classical and traditional music on cello, as his first instrument, from the age of 7. His passion grew as he participated in various youth projects, taught himself other instruments including concertina, and eventually went on to study traditional music at the RCS. Wallace has become a versatile multi-instrumentalist, seeking to further refine his playing through the exploration of Irish, Scottish, Northumbrian, and other traditional folk repertoire. He excels in the performance of pastoral repertoire and other emotive traditional music styles, and is also an accomplished classical performer. Wallace's traditional music journey is thanks to the tutelage, encouragement, and inspiration of many. Through classical training up to diploma level (ABRSM), he achieved competent command of the cello, but still felt without a strong musical identity. It wasn't until he began his 5 years studying folk music and dwelling in Glasgow's vibrant trad session scene that he found his calling, despite having already performed classical and traditional music at several weddings in Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland.