Bagpipe News

Musical Instruments Gallery Monday, Nov 6, 2006 11 am — 12 pm

Local piper Neal MacMillian talks about the history and recent revival of the Northumbrian bagpipe. Using a modern instrument from his own collection, MacMillian demonstrates the captivating sound of this small type of bagpipe. The MFA’s rare set of nineteenth-century pipes attributed to James Reid are on view for examination.

Free with Museum admission.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Avenue of the Arts
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5523
617-267-9300

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