SOARING, 2023
Debut Album, Juliette Lemoine
‘A seamless fusion of Scottish Traditional music and Jazz, with the cello —an unusual star in both these traditions— to the fore.’ –– The Arts Desk
‘A unique and forward-thinking expression of what the cello can really do’ –– Eric Wright (The Fretless)
"Outstanding talents as a performer, composer, and arranger" —— FolkWorld
Soaring, supported by the Beatrice Huntington Award for cellists, is the debut album by Juliette Lemoine. Launching with a sold-out headline performance at Celtic Connections 2023 and UK tour, the album went on to be long-listed for the Scottish Album of the Year Award 2023, receiving airtime on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio Scotland. Her emotive compositions weave through Scottish Traditional, Western Classical, and Jazz genres to create a highly personal new voice. Leading an all-star band of some of Scotland’s most exciting young musicians in the unique line-up of cello, fiddle Charlie Stewart, piano Fergus McCreadie, and tenor saxophone Matt Carmichael, the album is a euphoric celebration of the theme of freedom.
‘Soaring’ was written to capture and explore a sense of freedom and excitement I experienced after recovery from a long period of ill health. I hope that listeners can connect to the music in their own way and reflect on their own experiences of freedom, whatever this means to them.
‘An epic debut from one of Scotland’s leading lights of trad cello…envelops you completely in a haze of beauty and warmth.’
— Natalie Haas
‘A lyrical treat or gorgeous cello lines and soaring counter melodies. Instrumentals that weave in and out of each other seamlessly’
–– Jenna Reid
Cello: Juliette Lemoine
Piano: Fergus McCreadie
Tenor Saxophone: Matt Carmichael
Fiddle: Charlie Stewart
Recorded & mixed by Gus Stirrat at Solas Sounds
Mastered by Chris Waite
Music and Artwork by Juliette Lemoine
Photography by Camille Lemoine
