Live Music - Cerddoriaeth fyw

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Dyddiadau Amgen

Kathryn Tickell Band

The most widely acknowledged icon of Northumbrian music joins forces with some of the UK’s most talented young musicians to present a band full of excitement and vitality.

Kathryn is the foremost exponent of the Northumbrian pipes, playing with Sting,The Chieftains,The Penguin Café Orchestra, Evelyn Glennie, Andy Sheppard and many others as well as releasing 14 of her own albums. She learned in the traditional way from old shepherd musicians in outlying hill farms in Northumberland.This summer (2008) saw the world premiere of her newly-commissioned work forThe BBC Proms.

Her band features Julian Sutton on melodeon, Joss Clapp on guitar, and Kathryn’s younger brother PeterTickell on fiddle.This distinctive quartet provides a characterful setting for Kathryn’s music, matching virtuosity with sheer musicality and creativity. The choice of instruments is inspired; whether it’s the interweaving melodies and driving sound of twin fiddles, the distinctive pairing of pipes and melodeon, or the excitement of the full band, with guitar and acoustic bass guitar adding depth and rhythmic complexity.

The concert features Kathryn’s own compositions, some from PeterTickell, and the strange but beautiful tunes of Julian Sutton. As always, the traditional tunes of Northumberland and the Borders are well represented, with emotive airs and captivating tunes linked by Kathryn’s inimitable introductions.The KathrynTickell Band’s compelling performances have justifiably earned worldwide acclaim.

£14.50 (£13.50)