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A clarsach player who entertained the pop star Madonna at her Scottish wedding swept the boards at the Royal National Mod in Perth yesterday.
Jennifer Port, from the village of Golspie, north of Inverness, won four medals in what was probably the most impressive individual performance of the day.
A graduate from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, the 23-year-old hopes her success at the Mod will help to establish her career as a professional clarsach player.
“At the moment, I suppose you could say that I am a full-time freelance musician. I am just gigging all the time. I spend more of my time in the car than anything else.”
There are few ordinary people, like Ms Port, who have come into personal contact with Madonna. Ms Port performed when the pop icon was married at Skibo Castle four years ago.
Ms Port said that Madonna was impressed with her clarsach-playing abilities.
“It was a bit different to playing in a Mod competition, but, yes, I spoke to her and she did seem to really like my playing,” said Ms Port.
Meanwhile, the Lord Provost of Perth, Bob Scott, said that judging by the talent on show at the junior competitions on Monday and Tuesday, he would have no problems in supporting further Gaelic music events throughout the year.
“The Mod has been very, very well received by the people of Perth,” he said. “The business community has also benefited, and they have taken full part in the Mod.
“You certainly know that there is a Mod in Perth.
“I have been very, very impressed by the talents of the young competitors at the Mod.
“In fact, I would say that I would have no problem in putting such concerts on at the Perth Theatre or the Pitlochry Theatre at any time.
“If the Gaelic language is going to survive, then the young are the key and we are willing to support that.”
Angus MacDonald, the president of Mod organisers in An Comunn Gaidhealach, said he was heartened by how the week had gone.
He said “We have been very impressed with Perth. There is a real buzz about the place, and I am quite sure that as the week goes on it will only get better and better.”
Today will see the conclusion of the individual adult solo singing competitions, with much of the attention expected to focus on the performance of Wilma Kennedy in the traditional event.
Ms Kennedy is one of the most familiar names on the Gaelic music scene and already has the coveted gold medal under her belt after picking up the award back in 1991. Now she is aiming to join the exclusive club of Gaelic singers who have captured both of the top solo prizes.
source : scotsman.com

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