Rendezvous

by Celtic Fiddle Festival

Overview

When the members of the Celtic Fiddle Festival convened in Rhode Island to make their third disc (and first studio album), the magic flew. Kevin Burke represents the Irish tradition, Johnny Cunningham the Scottish, and Christian LeMaitre the Breton. Together they've made marvelous music for a number of years, and recorded two live albums, but this offers them a broader scope. With House Band guitarist Ged Foley offering support, their approach is defined by the first track, an interpretation of "O'Carolan's Concerto," by the great blind Irish harpist Turlough O'Carolan. It's stately but sprightly, and ornate without ever going over the top. Above all, it's a demonstration of taste (these men have no need to show their ability, since it's obvious), which is there throughout the record, whether on "The Graf Spee" set or the delicate "Cam Ye By Atholl." This definitely isn't "session" music, but something more thoughtful and weighty -- three masters combining to shine a light on the tunes themselves, and illustrate the similarities and connections among the parts of the Celtic diaspora. One player melds seamlessly into another, and the music speaks beautifully and eloquently throughout. ~ Chris Nickson

Product Details

Release Date:	10/16/2001
Label:	Green Linnet
UPC:	0048248121620
Rank:	130529

Tracks

1. O'Carolan's Concerto
2. Gavotten
3. The Skye Boat Song
4. Knocknagow
5. Medley
6. The Tailor's Twist and the Sailor's Hornpipe
7. Cam Ye by Atholl
8. Le Coeur de Pierre -Ridees Gallo
9. The Bonnie Lass O'Bonn Accord
10. The Graf Spee, Sherlock's Fancy and the Pride of Cluinte
11. Gwerz Ar Vezhinerien
12. The Battering Ram and the Kilfenora Jig

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Celtic Fiddle Festival   Primary Artist
Kevin Burke   Primary Artist,Fiddle
Johnny Cunningham   Primary Artist,Fiddle
Christian Lemaitre   Primary Artist,Fiddle
Eric Fontana   Bass (Acoustic)
Ged Foley   Guitar
Nicholas Quemener   Guitar

Technical Credits

Traditional   Composer
Turlough O'Carolan   Composer
Kevin Burke   Liner Notes
Rob Pemberton   Mixing,Engineer
Christian Lemaitre   Liner Notes
Johnny Cunningham   Mixing,Producer,Liner Notes
Jonathan Wyner   Mastering
Brad Wrolstad   Design
Josh Pulman   Photography
Jacki Molard   Engineer
David Terry   Illustrations
Denez Abernot   Composer