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L’estate scorsa abbiamo avuto la sorpresa di ascoltare una vera banda di cornamuse scozzesi che si esibivano proprio nel centro di Bardolino. Io naturalmente ho fatto qualche scatto e una piccola ricerca e ho scoperto che si trattava nientemeno della banda di cornamuse dell’esercito britannico, nella fattispecie il corpo dei radiotelegrafisti e addetti alla segnalazione: The Royal Corps of Signals. Fra l’altro, nel 2020 compiono 100 anni di vita.
La banda era in tour in Italia e ha tenuto diversi concerti. Devo dire che questi strumenti sono talmente straordinari e particolari che si fanno ascoltare con piacere quando capita. Gli esecutori poi, con le loro divise sgargianti, si sono fatti notare fra i turisti…
Condivido un breve video con voi:
E link al sito dei Royal Corps of Signals e alla loro banda: Pipes and Drums. royalsignals.org/r-signals-pipes-and-drums/
(Il titolo del post l’ho preso dal nome di un negozio di cornamuse visto nel centro di Edimburgo).
Bagpipes Galore.
Last summer we had the pleasure to listen to a real bagpipes concert in the centre of Bardolino. It was an amazing surprise and of course I took a few shots to share it. Through a brief research I found out that it was no less than The Royal Corps of Signals, the British Army corps specialized in installing and maintaining telecommunications equipment and information systems. This year they celebrate their centenary.
The band is called: Pipes and Drums. They had a concert tour in Italy last September and played in various locations. Bagpipes are extraordinary and so peculiar instruments: always nice to hear. The performers were a great view too, in their unique uniforms. Of course I took a short video.
For your info, the link to the corps: royalsignals.org/r-signals-pipes-and-drums/
(The title of the post comes from a bagpipes shop I saw in Edinburgh).
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Tra Italia e Finlandia 
Oh, how cool is this? I also love the colors on your photos. Your post made me miss traveling for the summer more!
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sono fantastici!
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Hello,
What a wonderful event, to see and hear the Bagpipe band. Thanks for sharing the video! Take care, enjoy your day!
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Mi piacciono i suonatori di cornamuse, sono così unici ed originali. L’ultima volta che li ho visti dal vivo è stato in Scozia alcuni anni orsono…
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…I’ve always enjoyed their sound!
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It is a joyful sound. 🙂
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Sono anche piuttosto eleganti! 🙂
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It really was a treat. Thank you Eileen. Have a nice evening!
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Vero. Una gradita sorpresa. 🙂
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Thank you very much for your kind comment! 🙂
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Great closeups of the bagpipers. We like going to the Scottish Highland Games when we are in the US for the summer. Not this year though.
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I love the sound of the pipes. We didn’t have it this year because of Covid, but each summer there’s a military band concert held on Parliament Hill that includes bagpipes, often including a band or two from a different country.
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Lovely! I like how you captured the pin on the skirt. Have a great weekend!
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Thank you, Kelleyn. I wish a great weekend to you too. Nice to hear from you! Stay safe!
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Thanks, William, for info. I like the bagpipes too. The Covid has destroyed so many happenings…
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Colourful and entertaining!
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Yes, they were also very smart! 🙂
Than you, Linda. Have a nice day!
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Gosto bastante de ouvir estes músicos.
Um abraço e bom fim-de-semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
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That are wonderful sound and Photos!
Greetings Elke
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Ma che bellezza! Ho ascoltato una volta un suonatore di cornamusa, ma mai uno spettacolo simile!
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Thank you very much!
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Si…davvero un momento piacevole. Hanno rallegrato la piazza. Grazie e buona weekend!
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Obrigada! Bom fim-de-semana!
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We are well used to bagpipes even though we live in England. There is nothing quite like the sound of bagpipes to stir the soul. Of even an Englishman.
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Che sorpresa quel pomeriggio 😅
Ottimo reportage Luisella! 👏🏻
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Grazie, mia cara! Speriamo presto in altri bei pomeriggi insieme. 🙂
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Bagpipes have a charm of their own…
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I am sure you must have enjoyed the music. I always like the colour of their skirts.
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Yes. It was a treat!😄
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Sono una fan delle cornamuse, essendo una fan della Scozia(anche, dirai tu… castelli, paesaggi,abiti tartan e gioielli molto particolari,stole… un po’ meno il clima …) e poi ho un cugino musicista che la suona alla grande!
Buona domenica!
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Mi hai descritto solo cose belle! 🙂
Buona domenica di cuore!
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You were so fortunate to see this band! Their uniforms pleased me very much, as well as this peculiar traditional music. I am sorry for commenting this late, but have been very exhausted due to my renovation project. Wishing a lovely new week.
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Thank you very much Riitta for your kind comment. Always appreciated. Hope your project is going well! Have a light new upcoming week!
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I once met a guy playing Irish (!) bagpipe. Sounds bit like the Scottish bagpipe but it looked different. I really enjoyed listening him to play. Not my usual music by no means but I really liked it.
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Thanks for stopping by my blog today. I wish you a nice and sunny weekend! 🙂
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Bagpipes are a mystery to me. I don’t know how you change notes or if there is fingering, but I enjoy their distinctive sound. Thanks for the video clip. Very cool!
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Thank you Peter. Distinctive sound is appropriate for bagpipes. 🙂 I like them too.
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