Pandy started singing in Gaelic at the Provincial and National Mods and later successfully took part in Scottish Festivals where she was introduced to the music of Robert Burns. Through regular appearances at The Deeside Festival in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, and having frequently sung with Scottish singers including Donald Maxwell, Pandy’s Scottish repertoire has become wide and varied. It includes the quartet 'Quod Libet' from the The Jolly Beggar, a duet arrangement of 'Ye Banks and Braes' by George MacPhee and a more recent award winning composition by the Aberdeenshire composer Winnie Foster and lyricist Margaret Johnston called 'For A’ the Years'

AS SOLOIST

Some of her favourite solo items include:- 'Comin' thru' the Rye', 'Whistle and I'll Come Tae You My Lad' and 'Ae Fond Kiss'.

Further details on repertoire and programmes are available on request

Please listen to these audio samples:-

'O Teannaibh Dlùth'
'Ae Fond Kiss'

As well as solo performances given at Burns Suppers and concerts Pandy also presents programmes of Scottish music in combination with other artistes:-

TRIO - ARIETTA

Pandy Arthur – Soprano, Margaret Preston – Flute, Alina Bzhezhinska – Harp, or Piano Accompanist

Margaret Preston has a busy musical career playing with a number of groups including Apollo's Banquet, Aberdeen Sinfonietta, The Yggdrasil Quartet. She plays in a duo with Joseph Long, Alina Bzhezhinska and Anne Chaurand. Margaret's recitals have taken her to London, Canada, Norway, Belgium and Russia as well as throughout Scotland. Radio broadcasts have included BBC Radio Scotland, and Classic FM, while television appearances include University of Aberdeen Educational Documentaries and Early Music Programmes. Margaret has participated in the recordings 'My Delyt' and 'Music of Castle Fraser'. She is currently preparing a recording of Scottish music for flute and piano with Joseph Long. "The matchless purity of Soprano Pandy Arthur's voice was complemented by the evocative tone of the flute. An interesting repertoire allows Arietta to express every emotion from nostalgia to humour . They had a natural connection with the audience........ a concert experience not to be missed." Laura Yeats Deeside Piper 2004

Abbreviated Concert Programme

Burns - 'Comin’ Through the Rye' Foster – Silverthorpe – 'Intermezzo' 'Bovaglie’s Plaid' Gaelic Song – 'Tàlagh' Foster arr – 'Oh I loved a lass' Preston arr – 'Fife and A’ the Lands Aboot' Foster arr – 'Neil Gow’s Lament' Burns –  'Oh Whistle and I’ll come tae ye my Lad' Foster –  'For A’ the Years' Further details on repertoire and other programmes please refer to the "Trio" page

• Burns Suppers
• or Scottish Concerts with selected artists
• Remembrance 
  

Pandy’s appearance with  the Ballater Pipe Band is a recent project that is going from strength to strength.

She successfully sang at a Burns Supper and a wedding reception this year with the band giving an atmospheric rendition of “The Dark Island” whilst creatively using the space in the venue.