Thursday evening
November 5, 2026
6:30pm
What could be more fun than bagpipes and bassoon?
Adding more instruments and vocals!
Northumbrian smallpiper Dick Hensold and bassoonist Rosalind Buda perform a rollicking blend of traditional Celtic tunes, early music, and original pieces, lushly arranged in an innovative and musical style—and all delivered with technical flair, joyful ease, and a variety of instruments. Both musicians have spent years playing the traditional music of Scotland, Ireland, Northumberland, and Brittany, and were highly-trained classical musicians before that, so the performance is informed by a deep study of the music's history, and infused with a sensitive musicality.
The show highlights the virtuosity of the performers: Dick is the leading Northumbrian smallpiper in North America, and Rosalind’s facility on bassoon (M.M., New England Conservatory) has to be heard to be believed. A third of the concert is songs, featuring Rosalind’s light soprano and Dick’s conversational bass, and audiences are amazed by the range of tones and expression in what is essentially a bagpipe concert. In addition to the rare pairing of Northumbrian smallpipes with bassoon, you will hear duets for smallpipes (Scottish and Northumbrian), Breton tunes for pipes and bombard, Border pipe duets, and songs accompanied by pipes and whistles.
Dick Hensold (Northumbrian smallpipes, Scottish reel pipes, whistles, recorder) is the leading Northumbrian smallpiper in North America. For the past 25 years, Hensold has performed and taught in England, Scotland, Japan, Canada, and across the United States. He has released numerous CDs as a member of various groups, spanning the stylistic gamut from Celtic to Cambodian, baroque to theater. His musical diversity and compositional skills result in creative and unusual concert programs.
“A master piper with an exquisite touch” — City Pages
“North America’s foremost smallpiper” –fRoots
“The piping is fluent and assured… his technique is impressive and the music is delightfully interpreted” –FolkWorld CD Reviews
www.dickhensold.com
Rosalind Buda (Scottish smallpipes, bassoon, bombarde, whistles, voice) thrives as a performer and teacher of classical bassoon as well as Celtic and early music. She keeps busy as an orchestral, chamber, and solo musician–currently working with 11 different ensembles. She also regularly performs as a traditional solo Scottish Highland piper, at concerts, functions, and competitions, and frequently teaches at piping workshops such as The Pipers Gathering, Upper Potomac Piper’s Weekend, Celtic Arts Foundation Smallpipes Weekend, and Cairdeas. She has a Master’s Degree in Bassoon Performance from the New England Conservatory.
“…a stunning musician” – Ted McIrvine:
“Rosalind Buda Excels on Bassoon and Scottish Smallpipes” – CVNC
www.rosalindbuda.com
Suggested donation: $30/person.
Reservations are required. Your entire contribution goes to the artist. Suggested donation is $30/person. You may arrive at 6:00pm, music starts at 6:30pm. Call 530/492-5424 or email info@AuburnHouseConcerts.org for reservations and directions.
