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As musical collaborations go, this promises to be an extraordinary musical interchange. Individually, each member has carved out a reputation for not just mastering their chosen fields, but rising above, redefining and renewing the musical world they come from. In The Secret North they come together to premiere six new compositions, written by each musician specifically for the ensemble, resulting in a concert of ear-opening new music, grounded in tradition, but shot through with the adrenaline of contemporary influences. This is music that is both ancient and utterly new.<\/p>\n
Featuring:<\/p>\n
Donald Grant \u2013 Fiddle
\nAilie Robertson \u2013 Harp
\nSondre Meisfjord \u2013 Double Bass
\nKaren Tweed \u2013 Accordion
\nJarlath Henderson \u2013 Whistle, Pipes
\nMarit F\u00e4lt \u2013 Mandola<\/p>\n
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\n\u201cA benchmark for the new generation\u201d \u2013 Scotland on Sunday<\/strong><\/em><\/p>","excerpt":"